BGuthrie Photos: Artomatic 2012 @ 1851 S Bell St, Crystal City -- View from...

Artomatic 2012 @ 1851 S Bell St, Crystal City -- View from...:

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Description of Subject Matter: About Artomatic
Artomatic is a month-long multimedia arts event that draws together visual artists, musicians and performers and brings their work to the community without charge.
It was originally conceived as a way to break down the geographical and social segmentation of the Washington arts scene, to bring art directly to the public and to build cohesion among artists. The city's ongoing development in recent years has diffused the arts community by breaking up pockets of artist studios. In addition, local artists are sometimes overshadowed by national blockbuster shows and federal landmarks. Artomatic provides a forum for all of our area's artists to convene, perform and exhibit, strengthening the visibility, cohesion, and marketplace of Washington's arts community.

Artomatic began in 1999 in the historic Manhattan Laundry building. A dozen or so artists originally toured the empty building and within a month, three hundred and fifty artists had cleaned, lit, painted and colonized the 100,000 square feet. Over 20,000 visitors attended the first Artomatic over 6 weeks.
From there, it grew organically, as buildings were made available to Artomatic by community developers. Music and performance of all kinds were added. In 2000, 665 artists exhibited and 200 performed at the old Hechinger’s building; more than 1000 artists and performers took part in 2002 at the Southwest Waterfront and even more in 2004 at the old Capitol Children’s Museum in Northeast. The number of visitors has also more than doubled to over 40,000. Artomatic made a stop in Virginia for the first time in 2007, occupying a former Patent and Trademark space. It drew over 40,000 visitors.

By artists, for everyone
Artomatic is organic; there are no juries or curators. A Board of Directors comprised of local artists and supporters, and a steering committee comprised of local artists, arts administrators, and community activists develops outreach procedures and participation guidelines to ensure the broadest possible artistic representation from the DC metropolitan area.
Each participant pays a nominal fee and commits to volunteering a set number of shifts. Most participants, however, give much more of their time; volunteers execute every task, from hauling trash and building exhibit structures to maintaining the website. As a result, the show draws artists and visitors of different races, cultural backgrounds, ages and experience levels.
Emerging and established artists have the chance to work with and learn from one another. The diversity of artwork and performances attract the broadest range of people, providing a forum to build institutional connections; linking public and private schools, universities, community development organizations, human service organizations, corporations, foundations, and cultural organizations. Artists, organizations, and visitors come together and illustrate the energy, vitality and strength of the arts to impact the community.

What is Artomatic?
Artomatic is a month-long multimedia arts event that draws together visual artists, musicians and performers and brings their work to the community without charge.

How often is Artomatic held?
The first Artomatic was held in 1999. The next three events occurred at two year intervals (2000, 2002, 2004). In 2006, Artomatic elected a Board of Directors and, starting in 2007, the goal became to hold the event annually.
Artomatic 2008 opens Friday, May 9 and runs through Sunday, June 15, 2008, and is closed Mondays and Tuesdays. See below for hours.

What will I see when I visit Artomatic?
The Artomatic experience is different for every visitor. Hundreds of Visual Artists will have their work displayed, and that work will remain for the duration of the event. It usually takes several visits to really experience it all.
Additionally, there are two music stages, a theatre space, dance space, a poetry room, a film room, and a classroom - all with busy schedules of events to engage, enchant or entertain visitors.
Open mics, performance art, fire dancing, burlesque, and much more also occur at Artomatic. Keep an eye on the schedule on our website and plan to visit more than once. You'll be glad you did!

Is there an entrance fee?
No. Artomatic is free to the public. Donations are, of course, always welcome.
The above was from the official web site at http://www.artomatic.org
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