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Updated Thu, 06/26/2008 - 4:11pm
Visitors to Artomatic
Participating Artists 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 do I get to Artomatic? Directions? Artomatic 2008 By Metro - The building is 1 block from the New York Ave-Florida Ave-Gallaudet University station on the Red Line. Take the M Street exit and walk one block west. Visit the Directions page for a map and driving instructions. Metered street parking is available, and there is garage parking under the building for $5. 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! No. Artomatic is free to the public. Donations are, of course, always welcome. Friday, May 9 – Sunday, June 15, 2008
Who are the artists that will be participating? Online you can browse through the Artist Catalog, and at the site there will be maps and listings of the artists and their space location along with helpful volunteers that will point you in the right direction. How can I find out when a certain band is playing? The Event Calendar will be updated throughout the event so check back often to see what new performance have been added. There will also be set listings posted around the building and outside the stages at the site. What else is there for me to do at Artomatic? Workshops. Lectures. Take a tour guided by some of the participating artists. Shop at The Marketplace. Children's programs on Saturdays. I'd like to buy a piece of art hanging in Artomatic, how do I do that? To purchase art, you will need to contact the artist directly. Please be aware that any art purchased during the event must stay on display at Artomatic until after we close. You must make delivery or pick up arrangements directly with the artist. To find artist contact information, visit the artist catalog and search by name. How can I become a part of Artomatic? Want to be a part of the next Artomatic? Then sign up to receive ArtoNews, the Artomatic e-newsletter, using the box on the left-hand side of this Web site. You will receive the announcement of when and where the next Artomatic will be -- as well as dates for registration -- as soon as the information becomes available. Once registration opens, you can register as an artist and show you work or perform in Artomatic. You can sign up to volunteer and help build a stage, design a brochure, organize an event, host a workshop, or staff the show. There are many ways to become part of Artomatic and we'd love to have you join us! Where will the next Artomatic be located? Each Artomatic is selected based on the availability of a building and an owner interested in collaboration. We do not have a space secured for 2009 but we continue to look for a 2009 location. How much does it cost to participate in this 2008 Artomatic event? Visual artists pay a $90 registration fee and contribute approximately 15 hours of volunteer time. When does registration begin? Registration will begin on Thursday, March 27 at 12 noon. Registration will remain open until a predetermined number of artists have registered. All registrants after that will be put on a 'Wait List' until the number of available artist spaces is determined. Then, the Wait List will be invited to attend orientation and site selection. This year's space is the largest that Artomatic has ever had, we do not anticipate anyone being left out because we ran out of room. If you want to participate we will do our best to find a place for you. Can my art class register and show together? Artomatic is about individual artists. An essential part of the experience is the surprise of unexpected juxtapositions. Hence, no group registration. We have made only a very few exceptions—for a group of disabled artists and for a group of glass artists with special requirements for display. Having said that, if you and your friends all register at close to the same time and get the same site selection time period, you can choose locations near each other. You can also note on your wall that there are other members of your group showing in Artomatic and indicate where they are. But please be open to the experience. Where does my Artomatic registration fee or my donations go? When is Artomatic open? Opening night is Friday, May 9 and the show closes on Sunday, June 15, 2008 Capitol Plaza I
There is no Artomatic hired "staff". All of the work is done by volunteers. We only pay for security, trash removal, and bathroom cleaning. There will be volunteers on site during all open hours, one of whom will be designated as the Gallery Manager and will be in charge. If I sell my piece, does it have to stay up until the end of Artomatic, or can the buyer take it away with them? (Even if it is a small piece?) To eliminate confusion and the possibility of theft, all artwork must stay in the building during the show. Will there be a published directory listing for locating artists? Online? Yes. There will directories in the front lobby, on each floor, and online. The artist's name and area will be listed. How do I get there? Take Metro! Artomatic will be held at 1200 First Street, NE, Washington, DC. We're in the new 12-story glass building at the corner of M Street, and one block west of the Red Line's New York Avenue/Florida Avenue/Gallaudet University Station. The Metro station is just one block from Artomatic. Where is parking? There is limited metered street parking in the area, but plenty of surface lot parking both south and west of the site. There is also garage parking under the building for $5. Where is the nearest Metro? The NY Ave./Florida Ave./Gallaudet Univ. Metro Station is one block east of the site. Use the M Street exit. Is Artomatic accessible for wheelchairs? Will food be served, or is it nearby, or do I need to bring my own breakfast/lunch/dinner? There may be some food service at Artomatic during peak hours - On The Fly will be stationed outside the front lobby for most of the event. Volunteers should bring food if needed. There is a McDonalds and a Wendy's three blocks north of the site. The Food Court at Union Station is one-half mile (or one Metro Stop) to the south. How safe is my art collection if I can't be there during all hours that Artomatic is open? All of the work in Artomatic is there at the artist's risk. While we try to prevent art from being pilfered, and it has happened very rarely in the past, we can't guarantee that it won't ever happen again. We will ask you to sign a waiver when you register to ensure that you understand that Artomatic is not liable if your art is stolen or damaged. We have security personnel on-site at all times and all artists and volunteers are asked to keep an eye open toward suspicious activities while at Artomatic. How many artists will there be this year? How much wall/floor space can I have? We expect over 600 visual artists and over 300 performers. Each 2-D artist will get a 12' x 8' section on a partition. Each 3-D and installation artist will be accommodated as best as possible. Please ask for what you need; but use what you take. At site selection, please make sure that you and the volunteer assisting you are clear with your space requirements. This will alleviate any potential conflict with neighboring artists. Can I do my own promotion, or is it being done centrally by Artomatic? You can certainly create your own promotional material if you wish, and each participant will be given postcards to mail, but Artomatic and the NoMa Bid will be doing lots of press and public outreach. There will be a press conference before the opening to announce the event and then another press party and special tour on opening day. Materials are being prepared by Artomatic and the BID—brochures, cards, and banners—and there will be some paid advertising. What online resources are available for promoting myself and my art at Artomatic? Once you register, you will be given access to a web page (My AOM) with the Artomatic logo and graphics, including a "Catch me at Artomatic" spinning logo for your website, as well as a PDF flyer and brochure which you can print and distribute. When and How do I pick my space? Site Selection Weekend is April 12 and 13, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day. When you register, you will be scheduled a date and time to attend orientation and select your space. All artists MUST attend orientation to participate in Artomatic. If you can't come during your scheduled time, contact registration@artomatic.org to schedule another appointment on Monday, April 14 or Tuesday April 15 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm only. Installation dates: Installation hours: Deinstallation dates: Deinstallation hours: Can I show in more than one room? Artomatic is about participation and cooperation. Each person gets one space that varies by the size of the wall or area in the building. That said, during this event, if there are 'open spaces' after any "waiting list" is addressed, there may be an opportunity to occupy a second area. The Event Planning and Management committee will contact artists if this is a possibility. Can I have someone help me install? Certainly, as long as all installations stay within the Artomatic guidelines and rules. What happens if I leave my artwork after the end of Artomatic? (or pedestals, ladder, lights, chair)? Will someone else take it down and store it? It is the artist's responsibility to take everything that s/he brought into the building back out again during Deinstallation. Anything of value will be removed after Deinstallation, but no Artomatic volunteer, manager, or board member is responsible for what happens to artwork left in the building after Sunday, June 29. Deinstallation is Wednesday, June 18th through Sunday, June 29th. Do I have to leave a deposit? All installation artists will need to leave a $100 deposit check at the intake desk on site selection weekend. The deposit will be returned at Deinstallation after the artist's area is broom clean. Can I paint my area? You may paint your PARTITION WALL any color you wish. You may NOT paint the floor, carpet, or walking surface in any way. You may NOT paint the ceiling or pillars in any way. If you have a space on one of the existing walls in the building, you may NOT paint it either. No part of the building can be painted or altered. Can I hang from the ceiling or windows? You may NOT hang anything for any ceiling tile, joist, hanger, pipe, wire, sill, window, or any other fixture. Can I put a new carpet in my area or paint the floor? You may bring in carpet, which you must remove after the show, but you may NOT paint the floor, carpet, or walking surface in any way. What happens if I spill some paint? Clean it up immediately the best you can. How many volunteer hours do we have to give to Artomatic? Each visual artist must contribute three shifts of volunteer time (approximately 15 hours) before, during, or after the show. Extra shifts are encouraged and the general public may volunteer as well. You do not have to be an artist showing work to volunteer. Do I get to pick what hours I work? How is the scheduling done? When you register online, after you pay, you will select your volunteer shifts from the volunteer calendar. You may pick any shift that you want. Please be able to attend Artomatic on those days as swapping shifts after the fact is troublesome at times. What kind of jobs does one have to do during those shifts? Can we pick what jobs we do? During installation, you help artists as you can, keep the traffic moving, make sure nothing walks away; during the event, volunteers greet visitors and hand out maps, ask for donations, walk throughout the space to maintain a presence, answer questions, see that no art leaves, clean up, man the bar(s), take out the trash—whatever needs doing. The gallery manager will assign each volunteer in doing their job(s). If I volunteered for a specific time/task, what happens if I can't make it? (Things happen!) Find a friend to fill your shift or find another artist to swap with. Have your replacement tell the Gallery Manager that they are substituting for you so you may get credit for your shift. I have a bad _____ (back, arm, foot, etc) and cannot do any volunteer task that requires ____ (walking, lifting, sitting, standing,). Can I just pay more and not do time? All artists participate by volunteering. The gallery manager will work with you in finding a suitable position. Can performers charge admission to their show/act? Performers may ‘pass the hat’ to collect funds for their group but actually charging for money ‘at the door’ is not allowed. For more information about Performance please see the Performance FAQ page. Artists interested in collaboration for combinations of dance, theater, music, poetry, visual art, etc,please contact collaboration@artomatic.org.Don’t have your other half? The artDC.org Artomatic forum is where you could look for other artists wanting to collaborate. 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Artomatic is an event of Artomatic, Inc. Funded in part by the DC Commission on the Arts &
Humanities, an agency supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.