Artists sought for Open Studios Tour
The Clark County Open Studios Tour, Nov. 2-3, encourages Clark County artists of any media to apply for the tour, a juried annual art event offering artists a chance to open their studios to the public, show and sell their work. Find details and application instructions at artstra.org/call-for-artists. The deadline to apply is May 31. Artists age 20 to 30 who are applying to the tour for the first time are eligible to apply for the Christine Rice Memorial Scholarship. The selected artist will receive a $500 to $1,000 stipend plus mentorship from a seasoned open studio artist, with the option to be hosted in another artist’s studio. The award is based on merit and chosen according to jurors’ scores. Get details at artstra.org/christinericescholarship.
The Curio art show and sale seeks artists
The Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, 12625 S.W. Crescent St., Beaverton, Ore., in partnership with the city of Beaverton and Beaverton Arts Market, seeks Southwest Washington artists to apply for The Curio, an annual exhibition and sale. The focus of the event is to display and sell original works of art, small gifts and artist reproductions. To be considered, artists must have a strong body of work, demonstrate superior craftsmanship and have a considerable inventory with multiple pieces available for sale. Artists should apply at beavertonoregon.gov/artsubmit by 11:59 p.m. May 5. Reser Gallery staff will hold two Zoom sessions at 1 p.m. April 12 and 2 p.m. April 26 to provide guidance on applications and answer questions. To RSVP and receive the Zoom link, email gallery@thereser.org with subject heading “Curio Bootcamp.” The sessions will posted at thereser.org/gallery/ for those unable to attend either session.
Steigerwald to hold photography contest
Photographers ages 10-18 are encouraged to enter the Gorge Refuge Stewards Youth Photography Contest. Young people can enter up to five photographs in four categories: People in Nature; Smartphone; Plant, Animal and Fungi; and Landscape. The pictures must be taken at Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge between June 1, 2023, and May 31, 2024. There are three prizes in each category plus a “people’s choice” award. The deadline for submissions is May 31. Learn more at gorge-refuge-stewards.herokuapp.com/youthphotocontest.
Youth sought for concerto competition
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s 30th Annual Young Artist Concerto Competition is now open to entrants nationwide. In addition to performing with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra on Jan. 25-26, first place winners will receive cash prizes. Gold medalists are awarded $5,000, silver medalists receive $2,000 and bronze medalists earn $1,000. Musicians 18 years of age or younger as of Jan. 1 who are U.S. citizens or legal residents are eligible to compete in the categories of piano, strings and woodwinds/brass. Following judging of applicant video links, the top three candidates in each category will compete on Oct. 13 in front of an audience and panel of judges. Applications must be received by Aug. 1. Find details and application forms at vancouversymphony.org.
