# Event Details - **Event Name**: Big Smiles: Artist Portrait Day - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Free portraits for DMV-based artists by photographer Farrah Skeiky. Come as you are, leave with a portrait that feels authentic to you.About this EventAre you getting ready for an exhibition, working on grant or residency applications, updating your website, or just looking for a shiny new portrait? We invite artists of all kinds to join us for a free Artist Portrait Day at Hamiltonian Artists.Our portrait sessions will be led by Farrah Skeiky, an Arab American photographer and creative director based in Washington, DC. Farrah’s work is shaped by the city’s vibrant mix of cultures and communities, with a special focus on heritage, identity, and community. She loves collaborating with artists, artisans, and organizers to tell thoughtful and striking visual stories.Farrah’s work has been exhibited at Transformer Gallery and the Spring/Break Art Show and is permanently displayed inside DC’s Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. She was a semi-finalist in the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery’s 2025 Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition and a selected winner of American Photography 41. Her commissioned work has appeared in publications including The Washington Post, Food & Wine, Rolling Stone, and NPR. She is currently a resident in The Studios at Hamiltonian Artists.Join us for this unique opportunity to work with a celebrated DC-based photographer to create a professional portrait that feels authentic to you.How it works:We encourage you to RSVP ahead of time and choose a time block that works for you. We’ll also have a few extra spots set aside for walk-ins during the event. Headshots will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis within each time block and for walk-ins as space allows.Capacity is limited. Advance registration is strongly encouraged.(portrait of Farrah Skeiky by Bambi Woofter) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/big-smiles-artist-portrait-day/100001997622093456 - **Event Categories**: art, exhibitions, crafts, contests, spring-break - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours - Location: Hamiltonian Artists - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: Hamiltonian Artists - **lat**: 38.9173487 - **long**: -77.0312197 - **full address**: Hamiltonian Artists, 1353 U Street Northwest, Washington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Big Smiles: Artist Portrait Day - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/8e8fb749cd9bbd278abebec99bcb143cbd6c744edbe94a46942d6ab70f396e49-rimg-w1200-h800-dc180808-gmir.jpg?v=1786715418 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Big Smiles: Artist Portrait Day being held? - **A:** Big Smiles: Artist Portrait Day takes place on Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Hamiltonian Artists, 1353 U Street Northwest, Washington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Big Smiles: Artist Portrait Day? - **A:** Big Smiles: Artist Portrait Day is organized by Hamiltonian Artists. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Big Smiles: Artist Portrait Day is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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