If you were upset at the announcement that this year’s Artomatic would be pushed back to 2007 for lack of a venue, it’s time to wipe away the bitter tears and get your most fabulous pieces ready for some judging. In light of the delay, galleries around the area have offered to host shows for artists who planned on participating in the festival. Early next year, these venues will be home to a preview of sorts, not to mention a promoter for artists who may not have otherwise had an opportunity to be shown in a gallery.

Artomatic has joined with ArtDC.org to collect entries for the late winter shows. Artists need to register at the site and upload up to three images of their artworks to the online gallery. You have until Wednesday, December 6 to submit your files, after which the galleries will make their picks on a rolling basis. The online gallery is already open for entries, so make sure it’s on your to-do list for the weekend.