Calls for Artists
Published 6:15 pm Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Call for art instructors: Edmonds Community College seeks talented instructors to propose and teach short classes for its continuing education programs. The college offers quality, innovative classes that emphasize hands-on learning in two non-credit programs: ArtsNow offers classes for artists from creation to commerce, including more than 40 creative workshops in the arts and business skills classes for artist-entrepreneurs. Classes include workshops in photography, ceramics, jewelry, two-dimensional art, performing and media art, and writing. uLearn provides lifelong learning and personal enrichment classes. Topics include health and wellness, self-help, recreation and leisure, do-it-yourself projects, and language and culture. Course proposal form available at www.edcc.edu/artsnow/instructors.php. For more information, contact Gretchen Johnston at 425-640.1344 or gretchen.johnston@edcc.edu.
Call for poets: Shoreline Lake Forest Park Arts Council seeks poetry for its second annual Poetry Month Celebration in April 2009. Winners will have their work displayed at the 19th annual Shoreline Festival in June 2009. Work will be juried in two divisions: Students (grades 7-12) and Adult. Deadline: March 16, 2009. Application forms will be available at www.shorelinearts.net in December.
Call for presenters: Presenter proposals are now being accepted for the 24th Annual Write on the Sound Writers’ Conference presented by the Edmonds Arts Commission. The two-and-a-half day conference focused on the craft of writing takes place Oct. 2-4. The conference offers a variety of workshops with authors, instructors and trade professionals that are a mix of how-to/hands-on, genre based and motivation. Also included in the weekend is a keynote speaker, a writing contest, manuscript critiques and an on-site bookstore. The conference begins on Friday with a choice of four half-day pre-conference workshops. Interested individuals are invited to send a professional resume that includes information about teaching or presentation experience, works published, if appropriate, and a description of one or more 75- or 90-minute classes for consideration. Proposals will be reviewed until April 17. Send to: WOTS Presenters, 700 Main St., Edmonds WA 98020, 425-771-0228, 425-771-0253 (fax), or e-mail wots@ci.edmonds.wa.us. To view a copy of the 2008 registration brochure, visit www.ci.edmonds.wa.us/artscommission/wots.stm.
Call for volunteers: The city of Lynnwood is seeking applicants for an opening on the Lynnwood Arts Commission. This mayor-appointed position, which is confirmed by the City Council, has a three-year term. Applicants must live within Lynnwood city limits. The Lynnwood Arts Commission is made up of seven volunteers who work to support the arts in Lynnwood. The work of past and present Arts Commissioners has helped to build a thriving arts program including public art, gallery, free performance series through the year, and arts classes at the Recreation Center. In addition, the Commission helps to develop partnerships with many organizations and individuals. There is no deadline to apply. For more information, contact Fred Wong at 425-744-6459, fwong@ci.lynnwood.wa.us, or write to the City of Lynnwood Arts Commission, P.O. Box 5008, Lynnwood, WA 98046-5008.
Call for musicians: Lynnwood church service band is seeking a drummer and other musicians. For more information call 425-775-3696.
Call for artists: The Edmonds Third Thursday Art Walk is seeking artist applicants. For more information, call 425-776-3778; applications available at www.edmondswa.com/events/artwalk/index.html.
Call for members: Gallery North, an artists cooperative in Edmonds, is seeking new artists for membership. Info: www.gallery-north.com or call Ruth Handewith, 206-524-8575.
