Artomatic (Washington, D.C.)

I was lucky enough to attend an event that celebrated local artists in the D.C. metro area. I was immersed in the air of creativity, positive energy, and artistic free flow! Artomatic has been held since 1999 in Washington D.C. . I attended for the first time on Saturday June 14th, 2008. The best part is free admission to encourage the public to attend and support the artists!



The runway for the Arts in Fashion Fashion Show..









Tazah Richardson modeling one of her designs on the runway...














A dress on display, at the entrance to the venue, by a local designer...











Performance by a great local musician , Yumi.







From www.artomatic.org.......

"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."