MUSIC-THEATER-DANCE

Auditions: Kids ages 3-18 audition for The Music Machine’s summer musical theatre workshops, May 15-17, Dance Spectrum Studio, 1300 E. 68th Ave., Suite 102. E-mail or call for an appointment. (345-9039, themusicmachine@live)

Auditions: Anchorage Opera will hold auditions for the 2009-2010 season: 6-9 p.m. May 20 and 1-4 p.m. May 24, Anchorage Opera offices, 1507 Spar Ave. Call or e-mail to schedule an audition time. (279-2562, asweeney@anchorageopera.org)

Call for Performers: Radical Arts for Women invites all women to showcase their talents at Celebration of Change on June 13 at the Wilda Marston Theatre. Apply by May 30. (radicalartsforwomen.org)
Alaska Sound Celebration: New members and guests are invited to attend rehearsals with a women’s premier a cappella vocal group, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wayland Baptist University, 7801 E. 32nd Ave. (566-3987, alaskasoundcelebration.org)

VISUAL ARTS

Alaska Hidden Gems Photography Contest 2009: Highlight and capture the amazing values found on Alaska’s BLM lands with engaging photos. Enter by May 15. See Web site for details. (www.alaskawild.org/blmcontest)

Call for Alaska Native artists: Win $2,000 for designing The Natural Resources Conservation Service’s 2009 American Indian Heritage Month poster. Apply by July 1. (1-907-761-7749, molly.voeller@ak.usda.gov)
Call for art: Fireweed Gallery in Homer seeks artists for 2010 exhibits. (1-907-235-3411)

Alaska Watercolor Society annual workshop registration is now open. (644-8600, akws.org)

WRITING

Native Insight: Thoughts on Recession, Recovery & Opportunity: This writing competition will award $60,000 to Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians and Native Americans. Essays are due Sept.15. See Web site for details. (nativeinsight.org)

Borderline writers critique and support group: All genres and levels of writers are welcome, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday , Borders, 1100 E. Dimond Blvd. Free. (783-0106)

POTPOURRI

Painting with Encaustics: Use pigmented, melted beeswax to make two paintings, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May. 17 or 31, Sheary’s Encaustic Studio, 9310 Shorecrest Drive. No art experience needed, supplies included. $85. (242-3337, backdoordesigns.com)

Submit notices to play@adn.com. Find more creative opportunities at adn.com/life/hometown.