Calls for Artists

Call for actors: Edmonds Community College’s Theatre Arts Department seeks four black actors, three female and one male age 15-40, and one white female actor age 20-35 for its upcoming production of “Crumbs From the Table of Joy,” set in the early days of the civil rights movement. Arrive to audition 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 or 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan 10 in the Black Box Theatre in Mukilteo Hall at Edmonds Community College, 20000 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. The show runs March 5-8 and March 12-14. If cast, actors must register for 1-5 credits of Theatre Play Production, THTRE 178, at EdCC. Info: Joanna Goff, 425-640-1046 or joanna.goff@edcc.edu.

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 artists: The City of Edmonds seeks qualifications from individual artists/designers or teams to design, fabricate and install a permanent hard surface design element at three BRT station platforms that will be built on SR 99 in Edmonds. The Community Transit Bus Rapid Transit program extends 17 miles from Everett to Aurora Village in Shoreline and three of the new platforms will be located in Edmonds. The “map of Edmonds” concept may be stylized or abstracted but should include reference to points of interest in the geography, culture, and history of Edmonds. Deadline: Jan. 6, 2009. For more information on this project visit www.ci.edmonds.wa.us/artscommission, call 425-771-0228 or email chapin@ci.edmonds.wa.us

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, 2009. 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, an on-site bookstore. The conference begins on Friday with a choice of 4 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, 2009. Send to: WOTS Presenters, 700 Main Street, Edmonds WA 98020, 425-771-0228, 425-771-0253 (fax), or email 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 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 http://www.edcc.edu/artsnow/instructors.php. For more information, contact Gretchen Johnston at 425-640.1344 or gretchen.johnston@edcc.edu.

Call for writers &artists: Edmonds Community College seeks submissions of creative writing and visual artwork for possible publication in the 2009 issue of its arts and literary journal, Between the Lines. Submission deadline: Jan. 30, 2009. For current guidelines, visit betweenthelines.edcc.edu or e-mail btl@edcc.edu for more information.

Call to artists: The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council seeks original artwork and graphic design for the 19th annual Shoreline Arts Festival poster. The 2009 Shoreline Arts Festival theme is “Weaving a Cultural Tapestry,” with a focus on ethnic heritage and cultural diversity in our communities. Artwork should be existing work and graphic design will be created specifically for the poster. An artist/graphic designer may be selected, or an artist and a graphic designer may be selected. The poster will be used to promote this two-day community event celebrating all the arts: music, dance, visual arts, literary arts, theater, film, and crafts to be held at Shoreline Center on June 27 and 28, 2009. Send up to 10 images on CD and a resume or bio to: Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council, 18560 1st Ave. NE, Shoreline, WA 98155. Deadline: Feb. 1, 2009. Info: 206-417-4645 or www.Shorelinearts.net

Call for student performers: Dancers, singers, musicians, bands, performing artists in middle and high school who live within the Edmonds School District boundaries are sought to apply to perform in the Lynnwood Student Showcase, Feb. 19, 2009 at Alderwood mall. Scholarship money awarded to performers. Deadline: Jan. 9, 2009. To apply, call Marianne Johnson at 425-670-5518 or visit www.LynnwoodArts.org.

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 artists: Arts Council of Snohomish County is accepting submissions for the 2009 Fresh Paint Festival poster. Selected artist receives a $750 commission and free booth space at Fresh Paint 2009. Deadline: Feb. 1, 2009. For more information, www.artscouncilofsnoco.org.

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.