July Workshop: The Young Actors Shakespeare The Two Noble Kinsmen. For ages 8 - 13 and 14 - 18. July 7 - August 1, 2008 Valparaiso University - Center for the Arts 1709 Chapel Drive, Valparaiso, IN 219/462-5162 or www.valpo.edu/arts Visions II The 2nd annual juried art exhibit of the Southern Shore Art Association. To receive an entry form send a self addressed stamped envelope. July 1, 2008 - deadline The Southern Shore Art Association P.O. Box 354, Michigan City, IN e-mail: jimmyduke@comcast.net Auditions for "Jungle Book" No preparation is required. Casting is open to ages 5 and up. July 12 & 15, 2008 Chicago Street Theatre 154 Chicago Street, Valparaiso, IN 219/464-1636 or www.ctgonline.org Mexican Dance Instruction Xel-Ha Escuela DeDanza will offer free Mexican folkloric dance workshops. July 18 & 19, 2008 - deadline July 14th. 711 W. Chicago Avenue, East Chicago, IN 219/378-9000 George Sugarman Foundation Grant The Foundation is seeking applications from sculptors engaged in creating permanent works for publicly accessible outdoor spaces. Awards up to $10,000 July 31, 2008 - deadline The George Sugarman Foundation 448 Ignacio Blvd., #329, Novato, CA www.georgesugarman.com August Destruct | Construct Open to all artists ages 18 and up. All media will be considered. August 1, 2008 - deadline Union Street Gallery 1527 Otto Blvd., Chicago Heights, IL 708/754-2601 or www.unionstreetgallery.org Art Comp The competition is open to artists who live in/or within 100 miles of the City of Chicago. October 1, 2008 - deadline Beverly Arts Center 2407 W. 111th Street, Chicago, IL 773/445-3838 or www.beverlyartcenter.org Object of Desire Biennial juried competition. Open to artists residing in Indiana, Illinois & Michigan. August 4 - 15, 2008 - deadline Chesterton Art Center 115 S. Fourt Street, Chesterton, IN 219/926-4711 or www.chestertonart.com Auditions for "Cabaret" August 18 & 19, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Fourth Street Theater 125 N. Fourth Street, Chesterton, IN 219/926-7875 or www.nwindianatheatre.org Halloween Show Auditions August 25 - 27, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. Portage Community Theatre at Toni's Dance Academy P.O. Box 605, Portage, IN 219/759-1408 or www.portagecommunitytheatre.org September Conservation Photo Contest September 30, 2008 - deadline Indiana State Department of Agriculture 101 W. Ohio Street, Suite 1200, Indianapolis, IN www.in.gov/isda October The 32nd Annual Plaza Art Competition & Exhibit The competition is open to artists who live in/or within 100 miles of the City of Chicago. October 1, 2008 - deadline Beverly Arts Center 2407 W. 111th Street, Chicago, IL 773/445-3838 or www.beverlyartcenter.org South Shore Arts is not responsible for the accuracy of the information provided. We do not necessarily fund or endorse any of the presenting organizations. This listing is provided as a public service.