Tonight! Meet the Artists at Artomatic!

Come mix, mingle and meet some of the area’s most creative talents during Meet the Artists Night at Artomatic.

From 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday, May 4, many of the artists who are showing their work or performing at Artomatic will be on hand to talk about what their work, discuss what inspires them and answer your questions. More than 700 people are participating in this year’s Artomatic, including 400 visual artists.

People who come to Artomatic on the evening of May 4 will also be able to take in a full schedule of free events including films, poetry, music and fire performances.

Live music will kick off at 7 p.m. and run through midnight, with performances by djesben, Koshari, Matt Wilschke, Dead Men's Hollow and Ephemeral Sun.

Also at 7 p.m., “Jolene Sugarbaker The Trailer Park Queen,” will teach attendees how to whip up tasty budget treats and recipes via a film shot straight from her “Trailer Park Test Kitchen.”

Capital Fire Arts, a Washington, D.C.-based performance company, will be on hand to wow the crowds with their unique style of fire dancing at 9pm in the Courtyard.

Stop by after 8pm and visit the lovely Emily Greene Liddle and yours truly in room 6w01 (yellow line)!