TheFlyingCamera
Membership Council
There will be several apuggers participating in the show- (and a fair amount of digi-dreck on display too, but as Angela Lansbury and Michael York once put it, there's something for everyone)
From the Artomatic website (www.artomatic.org)
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What is Artomatic?
Artomatic is a creative community that collaborates to produce and present a free arts spectacular. Participation is open to all, from recognized artists to undiscovered talents, who work in a variety of arts forms. In partnership with the development community, Artomatic transforms unused building space into a playground for expression, serves as a catalyst for community growth in up-and-coming neighborhoods, and helps to grow the creative economy.
Artomatic 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. Artomatic provides a forum for all of our area's artists to convene, perform and exhibit, strengthening the visibility, cohesion and marketplace of the arts community.
Artomatic began in 1999 in the historic Manhattan Laundry building in Washington, D.C. A dozen or so artists originally toured the empty building and within a month, 350 artists had cleaned, lit, painted and colonized its 100,000 square feet. Over 20,000 visitors attended the first Artomatic over six weeks.
In 2009, Artomatic expanded its reach beyond its single event with the Art of Change ball, held to celebrate the 2009 inauguration, and the Luck of the Draw, a Valentine's weekend art event. Artomatic's main 2009 event will be held May 29-July 5 at Half Streets 55 M Street, S.E., in D.C.'s Capitol Riverfront neighborhood. This will be our 10th anniversary Artomatic, and our seventh main event.
The nonprofit Artomatic organization is headed by a volunteer Board of Directors and is funded in part by the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities, an agency supported by the National Endowment for the Arts.
Artomatic is organic; there are no juries or curators. In addition to the Board of Directors, a Steering Committee works to produce the event and ensure the broadest possible artistic representation from the D.C. metropolitan area.
Participants pay a registration fee and are required to work a set number of work shifts. Most participants, however, give much more of their time: Volunteers execute every task, from hauling trash and building exhibit structures to maintaining the Web site. As a result, the event 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.
ARTOMATIC 2009
May 29 July 5, 2009
55 M Street, S.E. (at the corner with Half Street)
Washington, DC 20003
Metro stop: Green Line, Navy Yard, Ballpark exit
Free admission. Donations accepted
HOURS
Wednesdays and Thursdays: Noon 10 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays: Noon 1 a.m. (except for special events. See calendar).
Sundays: Noon 10 p.m.
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
Admission to Artomatic is free for visitors. The Artomatic 2009 building has elevators and is accessible for those with wheelchairs
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From the Artomatic website (www.artomatic.org)
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What is Artomatic?
Artomatic is a creative community that collaborates to produce and present a free arts spectacular. Participation is open to all, from recognized artists to undiscovered talents, who work in a variety of arts forms. In partnership with the development community, Artomatic transforms unused building space into a playground for expression, serves as a catalyst for community growth in up-and-coming neighborhoods, and helps to grow the creative economy.
Artomatic 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. Artomatic provides a forum for all of our area's artists to convene, perform and exhibit, strengthening the visibility, cohesion and marketplace of the arts community.
Artomatic began in 1999 in the historic Manhattan Laundry building in Washington, D.C. A dozen or so artists originally toured the empty building and within a month, 350 artists had cleaned, lit, painted and colonized its 100,000 square feet. Over 20,000 visitors attended the first Artomatic over six weeks.
In 2009, Artomatic expanded its reach beyond its single event with the Art of Change ball, held to celebrate the 2009 inauguration, and the Luck of the Draw, a Valentine's weekend art event. Artomatic's main 2009 event will be held May 29-July 5 at Half Streets 55 M Street, S.E., in D.C.'s Capitol Riverfront neighborhood. This will be our 10th anniversary Artomatic, and our seventh main event.
The nonprofit Artomatic organization is headed by a volunteer Board of Directors and is funded in part by the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities, an agency supported by the National Endowment for the Arts.
Artomatic is organic; there are no juries or curators. In addition to the Board of Directors, a Steering Committee works to produce the event and ensure the broadest possible artistic representation from the D.C. metropolitan area.
Participants pay a registration fee and are required to work a set number of work shifts. Most participants, however, give much more of their time: Volunteers execute every task, from hauling trash and building exhibit structures to maintaining the Web site. As a result, the event 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.
ARTOMATIC 2009
May 29 July 5, 2009
55 M Street, S.E. (at the corner with Half Street)
Washington, DC 20003
Metro stop: Green Line, Navy Yard, Ballpark exit
Free admission. Donations accepted
HOURS
Wednesdays and Thursdays: Noon 10 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays: Noon 1 a.m. (except for special events. See calendar).
Sundays: Noon 10 p.m.
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
Admission to Artomatic is free for visitors. The Artomatic 2009 building has elevators and is accessible for those with wheelchairs
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