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Michael J. Auger - the creator of the Allcento Tarot - will give a brief talk and then provide the opportunity to purchase a signed copy of the Allcento Tarot and receive a custom tarot reading. Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 • 2-5pm The Parlour Keyport, 8 Main St, Keyport, NJ 07735 https://www.theparlourkeyport.com

  The Allcento Tarot Deck Signing and Tarot Readings!   The Allcento Tarot  that I created has been getting amazing reviews!  Best-selling author,  Piers Anthony , calls it " beautiful " and writes: "...this is a fine Tarot deck and manual, and I recommend it to those who wish to explore the deeper interpretations and meanings of our existence."   You can ask for the Allcento at your local bookstore, order directly from  U.S. Games , or even through  Amazon ... and, you can also pick up a signed copy and get a custom tarot reading from me at the following special events...  Saturday, June 7th, 11am - 3pm  The Simple Life   119 E Patrick Street Frederick, MD 21701 Saturday, June 21st, 2pm - 4pm  The Crystal Fox 311 Main Street Laurel, MD 20707 Also: Visit my  YouTube channel  for videos on tarot, offbeat art, and more!  Please like and subscribe! 

I am very happy to announce the upcoming release of a project I have been working on for many years… The Allcento Tarot! You can order your copy today !! This deck will appeal to experts because the more you have studied, the more you will appreciate. And, it will also appeal to those new to the tarot because of my playful style of artwork. My goal was to create a deck that weaves together the differences of classic decks, as well as include many ‘lost cards’ in order to achieve my vision of a complete, 100 card deck that I call the Allcento (all-cento, meaning all 100). Please help me spread the word!!

Rockville Art League Juried Members' Winter Show December 8, 2024 – January 17, 2025 Glenview Mansion The Rockville Art League is proud to present the RAL Juried Members’ Winter Show, juried by Lorena Bradford, on exhibit at Glenview Mansion. This show is stunning! Glenview Mansion Art Gallery is open weekdays: Monday – Friday, 9:00am-4:30pm. Located at the Rockville Civic Center Park/ 603 Edmonston Dr./ Rockville. Plenty of parking and uncrowded during the week for a more art focused view of the show. There is an elevator to all levels of the art gallery. Thank you for supporting the arts!

  Open Studio Today! 1-4 pm Sunday, Dec. 1st, 2024 Auger Artwork Studios  Rockville, Maryland Click here for Directions Or, if you can't make it in person, you can always visit my website:  OffbeatArtwork.com

beachKraft Studio Gallery of Olney presents  group exhibition of artists in the DC-Metro area celebrating the theme of animation, anime, comic books and video games . The exhibition is happening now. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11:30 am to 8:00 pm. Join us for an “Artist’s Alley” special event marketplace on: Saturday, November 23, 5—7:00pm We expect to bring together artists, anime and comic book fans, cosplayers, and the local community for this special event celebrating the creativity of local artists and fandom. Don’t miss it! More information can be found at:  thebeachkraft.com Visit us at 18200 Georgia Ave. Units O+N, Olney, MD 20832 (240) 608-2124  

Art on the Avenue, the region's top multicultural arts festival, takes place Saturday, October 5 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia.  Find my tent in space :   E - 102 Located on Mount Vernon Avenue between Hume and Bellefonte Avenues, featuring hundreds of local and regional artists, live music, international food, children's activities, a pie baking contest, and more! Art on the Avenue is free and open to all. Free trolley transportation is available from the Metro. For more information, visit:  ArtontheAvenue.org

  Don't miss these offbeat arty events with... Michael Auger! This Saturday! - Post Punk Flea Market Spring shopping (spooky/dark/alternative) plus music and brews!   SATURDAY, Feb. 24th / 1-7pm Atlas Brew Works / 2052 West Virginia Ave NE #102, Washington, DC 20002 Free Admission Coming Soon - Artomatic! Get ready for an epic, 7 week event featuring hundreds of artists and performers! March 8th through April 28th  2100 M Street NW (a short walk from Dupont Metro) Free Admission This Summer - RisuCon Mark your calendar for this comic, anime, and cosplay convention in Montgomery County, Maryland. August 17th-18th  Montgomery County Conference Center (North Bethesda Metro Station)   Tickets on sale now Click on the images above for more information.

  Join Michael J. Auger at: Art on the Avenue!  Art on the Avenue, the region's top multicultural arts festival, takes place Saturday, October 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia. Located on Mount Vernon Avenue between Hume and Bellefonte Avenues, featuring over 350 local and regional artists, live music, international food, children's activities, a pie baking contest, and more! Art on the Avenue is free and open to all. Free trolley transportation is available from both Potomac Yard and Braddock Road Metros. For more information, visit  artontheavenue.org. This year I will be in a new spot... Find me in space W-63. This is my biggest festival of the year and I'll have lots of new artwork available!! Hope to see you there!  ~ Michael Auger  

MUSIC • SHOPPING • FUN Saturday, Dec. 17th Doors at Noon ($10 cover)  Little Penn - 801 E St, NW Washington DC

  Mark your calendar and join me at these fun, holiday events: Sunday, Dec. 11th Noon - 6pm  Selina DC - 411 NY Ave, NE Washington DC Saturday, Dec. 17th Doors at Noon ($10 cover)  Little Penn - 801 E St, NW Washington DC And/or you can always visit my website to shop online...

  Art on the Avenue Saturday, November 12, 2022 10am - 5pm In Alexandria, VA's Del Ray Neighborhood Mount Vernon Ave, between Hume and Bellefonte - Rain or Shine! See over 300 artists, including: Michael Auger (space E-102) (Click for more Information.) The Rock & Roll (Bowie) Brunch Sunday, November 13, 2022 12 noon - 4pm at The Public Option 1601 Rhode Island Ave., NE Washington D.C. All ages, $10 cover - Music, Food & Fun! 

Join Michael Auger at 2 different upcoming events... Saturday, September 17th  (Hyattsville, MD) & Saturday, October 1st  (Alexandria, VA) Arts and Ales Saturday, September 17th, 12pm – 6pm Downtown Hyattsville, MD Farragut St, Gallatin St, and Church Alley Everyone is invited to this free, family event in Downtown Hyattsville! The Festival features over 100 jury-selected artist and artisans as well as craft breweries, food vendors, live music performances, and children's activities. There's something for everyone at this event. From shopping, locally brewed beer, great food, and fun activities, we have you covered.  Ales are sold by the glass, ages 21+ . AND... Art on the Avenue Saturday, October 1st, 10am — 6pm Alexandria's Del Ray Neighborhood Mount Vernon Avenue, between Hume and Bellefonte Every year, more than 50,000 visitors stroll down Mt. Vernon Avenue in Del Ray, Alexandria, between Bellefonte and Hume Avenues — people are greeted by more than 300 artis...

  Join me Sunday, November 28th, 11am - 3pm It's that time of year again. The holidays are almost here and original, one-of-a-kind art makes the best gifts!  Join me for a very special event at my home studio in Rockville, Maryland. I will be converting my garage into a gallery of all the original artwork I currently have available and everything will be on sale!     Stop by and say hello, grab a cup of hot cider, and browse for one-of-a-kind gifts!   Auger Artwork Studios  1506 Baylor Ave.  Rockville, MD 20850

  It's been a while, but I'm back! Join me at Art on the Avenue! Saturday, October 2nd, 10am - 6pm Art on the Avenue, the region's top multicultural arts festival, will return to an in-person festival for its 26th year. The event takes place the first Saturday in October, rain or shine, in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia. Find Michael Auger's offbeat art in booth #E-102 300 local and regional artists, live music, international food, children's activities, a pie baking contest, and more! Hope to see you there!

Please visit my website - Arty4ever.com - to buy original paintings and/or commission special custom pieces.  And, Save The Date ... Art on the Ave. is my biggest event of the year! This one-day festival in Virginia returns Saturday, October 2nd - Don't miss it!  ArtontheAvenue.org  

A limited edition giclée print of my "Dexter the Dachshund" painting is being auctioned by Sophia's Grace Foundation. Check it out at: https://www.facebook.com/SophiasGraceFoundationAuctionPage/

A couple of new custom pet portraits... Treat yourself with a custom painting of your pet! http://custompetportraits.com

Don't let the pandemic prevent you from collecting some fun, new art!    Please visit my website -  Arty4ever.com  - to buy original paintings and/or commission special custom pieces. In addition, below are a few links to other websites where you can find quality products with my offbeat designs. I greatly appreciate you taking a look!  #SupportLocalArtists Spoonflower Spoonflower  is a website that prints tablecloths and other custom fabric, wallpaper, and gift wrap. A few of my offbeat designs are currently available and I'll be adding more soon! Pixels Pixels  is a website where you can buy all sorts of different products including t-shirts, home decor, greeting cards, smart phone cases, and many other products featuring my offbeat art!  Turning Art Turning Art   is a website that allows you to rent artwork. I have print versions of some of my paintings that you can rent and try out before buying the original. Art on the Ave. Art on t...

My latest commission! CustomPetPortraits.com