SoCoCulture members wishing to submit an audition announcement or call for artists may contact us at info@sococulture.org.

 

 

2010 STUDENT VIDEO CONTEST

Deadline: 5/3/10
The Washington State Board of Education announces its 2010 Student Video Contest. The challenge is for students who are directors, producers, actors, singers, painters, dancers, or musicians to create a 5-minute video illustrating why arts education is important. For more details visit www.sbe.wa.gov.

CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT ART CONTESTS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Deadline: Varies by Congressional District - see below
Every year, Members of the U.S. Congress are allowed to display one piece of artwork by a high school student from their district in the U.S. Capitol for one year. Congressmen Jim McDermott (7th District), Dave Reichert (8th District) and Adam Smith (9th District) hold annual judged art competitions in their districts to select an artist for this honor. Accepted media include: oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings: colored pencil, pencil, charcoal, pastel, ink, or marker drawings; two-dimensional collage; lithographs, silkscreen or block prints; mixed media; computer-generated art; and photography. Entries for the 7th District will be displayed at the Seattle Art Museum, entries for the 8th District will be displayed at the Bellevue Arts Museum, and entries for the 9th District will be exhibited at the Tacoma Art Museum. All student artists are honored at special receptions hosted by the Congressman from their Congressional District. For competition guidelines and entry forms, contact your local Congressional District office:
7th District (deadline April 16, 5 PM) - 206-553-7170
8th District (deadline April 16, 5 PM) - 206-275-3438
9th District (deadline April 9, 5 PM) - 253-593-6600

CALL FOR TEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION PROPOSALS

Deadline: 3/26/10
The Washington State Convention Center (WSCC) Art Committee is now accepting proposals for its quarterly rotating art program in calendar years 2011 and 2012. An estimated 500,000 people annually pass through the galleries in the WSCC public spaces. The rotating art program is committed to presenting group shows of up to 60 framed visual works along 200 linear feet of wall space. The WSCC expects exhibitions to be professionally curated or jurid to assure only reviewed and selected works will be exhibited. For more details, contact diana.cross@wscc.com.

CALL TO ARTISTS FOR AUDIO PROJECT

Deadline: 3/22/10
4Culture and King County Metro Transit seek an artist who resides in WA, OR, or BC to create audio work that will explore and enhance the experience along a new rapid transit bus corridor. The selected artist/artist team will survey the first route of King County's new rapid transit service, the RapidRide A Line which will span Pacific highway South from Tukwila to Federal Way, and create a route-specific soundscape. Intended to create a sonic sight-seeing experience that will daylight stories of place, the artist-created soundscape may include route-sourced and route-inspired words, found sounds, and/or digitally created sound and music. A variety of approaches are possible. The soundscape will be accessible as downloadable audio files through the 4Culture web sibe - while onboard WiFi-enabled RapidRide buses and through broad internet access - and through Listen4Culture, an audio cell phone program. This is a great opportunity for an artist with experience and continued interest in creating audio work, and for self-selecting interdisciplinary teams including sound artists, literary artists, spoken word artists, and musicians to collaborate with one another and with community members to reflect varied interests and expertise in a layered audio-exploration of place. Budget is $20,000. Find details at www.4culture.org.

FUNDING FOR GROUP ARTIST PROJECTS

Deadline: 3/17/10
This is a funding program sponsored by 4Culture, the cultural services agency for King County. Applicants must be a group, ensemble or collective based in King County at the time of the application and through completion of the proposed project. Eligible projects may be in any stage of development including initial planning, in-process, and final production. The funding for this program derives from the Lodging Tax revenues collected in King County, so the groups funded through this program must provide some kind of public benefit to the citizens of King County. For more information, visit www.4Culture.org/arts/

FUNDING FOR INDIVIDUAL ARTIST PROJECTS

Deadline: 3/10/10
This is a funding program sponsored by 4Culture, the cultural services agency for King County. Applicant must be an individual artist residing in King County at the time of application and through completion of the proposed project. Artists of all disciplines are encouraged to apply. Eligible projects may be at any stage of development - including planning, in-process, or final production. The funding for this program derives from the Lodging Tax revenues collected in King County, so artists funded through this program must provide some kind of public benefit to the citizens of King County. For more information, visit www.4Culture.org/arts/

SINGERS WELCOME

Ongoing
Cascade Foothills Chorale is a friendly, non-audition group that has been performing on the Enumclaw Plateau for over 30 years. Currently, the Chorale is rehearsing for its Spring 2010 concert on Thursday evenings from 7-9:15 PM in the Enumclaw High School choir room. Dues are $40, but don't let finances prevent anyone from singing. The membership window (for performing in the spring concert) is open through January 28. To learn more about joining the Chorale, e-mail beebonnie@msn.com or call 253-486-5046.

 

CALL TO ARTISTS

Ongoing
The Renton Municipal Arts Commission showcases two-dimensional works by local artists on a rotating basis in the Carco Theater Lobby, 1717 Maple Valley Highway. To submit an application for consideration, please click here.

 

 

MUSICIANS WELCOME

Ongoing
The Plateau Community Orchestra is recruiting members for 2010. Particularly seeking string players, but musicians in all sections, and of all ages and abilities, are welcome - no audition required. Rehearsals are held Tuesdays, 7-9 PM in the music room at Enumclaw Middle School, Highway 410 at 550 Semanski Street S in Enumclaw. For more information call Suzanne at 360-825-8520.

 

ORCHESTRA AUDITION

Ongoing
The Rainier Symphony is seeking violists, percussionists and a timpanist for the orchestra. Auditions are scheduled upon request. Visit http://www.rainiersymphony.org for more information or contact Marisa Hartman, Orchestra Manager, at 206-781-5618 for audition details.

 

MUSICIANS WELCOME

Ongoing
Come play with the Gateway Concert Band. We particularly need more trumpeters, clarinetists, and an oboist, but anyone playing a band instrument is welcome. We rehearse Monday nights, 7-9 PM, at the Enumclaw Middle School music room in Enumclaw. Call our Director at 360-825-5369 for information, and visit http://www.gatewayconcertband.org. No auditions, no dues, just fun and a lot of playing time.