Artomatic Brings Free Art to Prince George's County

Officials will open the Artomatic Art Exhibit in Prince George’s County at 10 a.m. Friday to kick off the exhibit, which will be open to the public from Oct. 30 to Dec. 1.

Artomatic traditionally draws a large number of art enthusiasts and this year the event is expected to attract 75,000 visitors to a 90,000 square foot space located at 8100 Corporate Drive in Hyattsville, that is within walking distance from the New Carrollton Metro Station. The empty warehouse spaces have been transformed into a vibrant art community filled with exhibits for families and visitors to enjoy.

A Halloween-themed opening weekend celebration is planned.

More than 1,000 artists and performers from the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area will showcase their talents during the six-week long exhibition that will also feature more than 40 Prince George’s County artists.

Visitors can enjoy the Artomatic exhibit Wednesdays-Thursdays from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., Fridays-Saturdays from 11 a.m. - midnight and Sundays from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

In addition to creative art, Artomatic also features a plethora of performing art forms throughout the exhibition: live music, dance, spoken word, comedy, as well as professional development series and special events showcases.

“Prince George’s County is quickly becoming the epicenter of art in the National Capital Region and Artomatic will help to put us on the nation and international arts map,” said Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III. “For the next six weeks, Artomatic will bring together the Prince George’s County and DMV art scene and put it under one roof for families and visitors to enjoy.”

For the latest information about the event, how to participate, and when to visit, subscribe to Artomatic by email or Facebook, or visit its website.