Auditions & Calls for Artists
CALL FOR FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHERS
The Washington State Convention & Trade Center (WSCTC), in honor of its 20th anniversary, announces a call for photographers for an upcoming photographic exhibition highlighting distinctive and original locations in the state of Washington. The exhibit, "Only in Washington," will run from October 2008 through March 2009. For more information visit http://www.wsctc.com/pdfs/OnlyinWashingtonCall.pdf
CALL FOR ARTISTS
Deadline: 6/7/08
The Burien Arts Association announces its first annual Decorated Birdhouse Competition. There are three age categories for individual artists, and groups also are welcome to compete. Entrants are welcome to decorate a blank birdhouse, or create one from scratch. Entry fee is $10 for individuals and $20 for groups. Entry forms are available at the Burien Arts Gallery, 421 SW 146th, Burien 98166. Entry forms and blank birdhouses are also available at Hayes Feed & Country Store, 908 SW 152nd, Olde Burien, and at Wild Birds Unlimited, 15858 1st Avenue S, #106, Burien. Cash prizes will be awarded to winners at the 2008 Burien Strawberry Festival. Completed birdhouses will be sold to benefit the Burien Arts Association. For more information contact the Burien Art Gallery at 206-244-7808 or info@burienarts.org .
CALL FOR ARTISTS
Proposals are now being accepted for the quarterly rotating art program in calendar years 2009-2010 within the Washington State Convention & Trade Center (WSCTC) public space, which hosts an estimated 400,000 people annually. The WSCTC Art Committee is seeking artistic excellence, aesthetic breadth, regional representation, and cultural diversity in these exhibitions. The rotating art program is committed to presenting group shows of visual works by professional artists of all cultures, media, techniques and styles. To this end, the WSCTC expects exhibitions to be professionally curated or judged to assure only reviewed and selected works will be exhibited. For more information call 206-694-5182 or e-mail dmills@wsctc.com.
CALL FOR ARTISTS
4Culture and the King County Wastewater Treatment Division are seeking an artist to create a water feature for the South Wastewater Treatment Plant in Renton in conjunction with the construction of a new Administration Building. The selected artist will work with 4Culture and Wastewater Treatment personnel to research and develop the sculptural work which will be located within an existing 52' x 24' rectangular pond. Competitive applicants will have experience working collaboratively with community representatives or governmental agencies in the design and execution of artwork, and portfolio examples of permanently-sited exterior sculpture, work made from recycled and reclaimed materials, or work using water as a primary material. http://www.4culture.org/publicart/calls/08/South_Plant_Call.pdf
CALL FOR MUSICIANS
The Puget Sound Youth Wind Ensemble invites serious band students, ages 14-21, to audition for PSYWE's 2008-2009 season. Auditions will be held at the University of Puget Sound Music Building, in Tacoma on Saturday, June 7, from 8 AM - 4 PM (percussion instruments only on 6/7, from 10 AM - noon); Sunday, June 8, from 1 - 4:30 PM; and Monday, June 9, from 4 - 8 PM. Audition fee is $15. Download an audition application from the PSYWE web site, http://www.psywe.org , and complete and mail it to PSYWE; Box 1152; Auburn, WA 98071-1152. Completed audition application forms must be postmarked by May 19, 2008.
Normandy Park Arts Festival, June 7 and 8, 2008. This is a juried Art Show and an Arts Market showing handmade original art. Located in a beautiful neighborhood near Puget Sound. All displays are set up indoors in a secured area overnight. For applications go to http://www.ci.normandy-park.wa.us. Type in search for Arts Festival 2008 and scroll to the bottom for forms with detailed information about the venue. For more information, contact Janet Crawley at artscomm@ci.normandy-park.wa.us
4Culture and the Superior Court are seeking an artist to create window treatments for the Domestic Violence Courtroom of the King County Courthouse in Seattle's historic Pioneer Square district. The selected artist's design and materials choices will be sensitive to the activities and historic character of the courtroom. Imagery should be created with the intention of reducing stress and anxiety present in the often emotionally charged space. Desired treatments will use transparent or translucent materials to maintain the presence of natural light. Competitive applicants will have portfolio examples of architecturally integrated work, window treatments, or work in historic and civi buildings. http://www.4culture.org/publicart/calls/08/Courthouse_Call.pdf
ORCHESTRA AUDITION
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 WANTED
Come play with the Gateway Concert Band. 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.
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