Arty4ever Blog

ARTOMATIC! Find my Wonderland paintings in Room 222 Upcoming Events at Artomatic: ARTOMATIC MARKETPLACE Join me Saturday April 6th, 1—6pm I will be vending additional artwork on Level 3 Stop by and say hello! ARTOMATIC TAROT LECTURE Join me Saturday April 6th, 2—3pm I will be teaching how to read the Tarot in Room 208 March 8 - April 28, 2024 2100 M Street, NW Washington, DC 20037 A short walk from Dupont Circle Metro Wednesdays:  5:00pm – 9:30pm Thursdays:  5:00pm – 9:30pm Fridays:  12:00pm – 12:00am Saturdays:  12:00pm – 12:00am Sundays:  12:00pm – 9:00pm Closed Mondays and Tuesdays

  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

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  

SATURDAY, Sept. 14th, 7pm - ? If you plan on partying near Dupont Circle this Saturday night be sure to swing by the corner of 15th and P street NW (near Whole Foods). I’ll be selling some of my blacklight-reactive paintings as part of the “Art All Night” event! Hope to see you there! 

SAVE THESE DATES: Saturday, September 21st and Saturday, October 5th Details Below... It's Fall festival time again!  Add one of my latest offbeat paintings to your collection!  Join me and many other jury-selected artists for the best festivals of the year!  Enjoy good food, live music, children’s activi...

Art on the Avenue is THIS SATURDAY - Oct. 6, 2018 Take the free shuttle from the Braddock Rd Metro Station to the Del Ray neighborhood in Alexandria, VA (click here for details) Find me in space #E-104 Every year, over 50,000 visitors stroll down Mt. Vernon Avenue, between Bellefonte and Hume Avenues, and are greeted by over 300 artists!   Hope to see you there!  

ARTOMATIC 2017 IS HERE! Artomatic 2017 is happening now in Crystal City, Virginia. This event, that is “by artists, for everyone” is like no other and is absolutely free to the public. This year’s event features over 600 artists: Visual arts, music, performance, film, and more. Workshops, tours, seminars, and other events are held throughout the duration of the show. No matter what kind of creative events you like, there is something for you at Artomatic. For additional details, visit the AOM website . When? Happening NOW through May 6th! Wednesdays:   Noon to ...

Artomatic is back!  November 3 – December 9, 2016 Over 350 artists! 12435 Park Potomac Avenue, Potomac, MD 20854 Floors 5 & 6  Details at: http://www.artomatic.org/park-potomac-2016/

This Saturday, from 2-8pm is: Creator Con 300 Norwood Rd, Silver Spring, Maryland 20905 Details at: creatorconfestival.com Hope to see you there!!

Join me Saturday, March 14, 2015 from 12 noon to 6pm The Artisphere 1101 Wilson Blvd Arlington, Virginia 22209 • All ages • Free admission SMUDGE Comics/Arts Expo features: • Exhibitors (like me) • Presentations, and • Hands-on workshops  For details visit: http://www.smudgexpo.com ( Photo  by: Bruce Guthrie  from the last SMUDGE expo) 

Join me Saturday, Jan. 24th from 6 to 9pm Either: online on Twitter #WeTweetArt Or, in person, at the artdc gallery 5710 Baltimore Avenue Hyattsville, MD, 20781 This curated exhibit features over 70 works of art by a group of Washington, DC area artists (including me) who are working to connect with the world! One of the pieces on exhibit is my original 24x36 inch painting titled " Communion " com·mun·ion kəˈmyo͞onyən/ noun 1 . the sharing or exchanging of intimate thoughts and feelings, especially when the exchange is on a mental or spiritual level.

GRUMP at Artisphere! The 4th annual GRUMP will be bigger and better than ever! 75 local vendors, snacks, music and fun. My space is located in The Artisphere's Terrace Gallery. I hope "yule" be able to stop by! And, bring the kids because the 1966 cartoon classic, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," will play all day long in the Dome Theatre for free. Shop local this holiday season AND get your picture taken with a yeti! Sunday, Dec. 14, 11 am to 5 pm The Artisphere 1101 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22209 Thank you all so much for making 2014 another excellent year! ~Michael Auger

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: On Saturday and Sunday, May 3-4, 10am to 6pm, Old Takoma will be transformed into an arts district showcasing a variety of art by over 70 artists! Don’t miss it!   Join me for a special preview kick-off party on: Friday, MAY 2nd from 6-8pm at  TROHV ! 232 Carroll Street, NW Washington, DC 20012 Details at:   ArtHopTakoma.com

SMUDGE was a success! SMUDGE was a great show for me and I thought I'd post a photo taken by Bruce Guthrie of my mom visiting my table. Thanks to everyone who came out!  It was a lot of fun! Don't forget - You can see more of my offbeat paintings currently on display at the galleries below... #WeTweetArt A social media connected exhibit featuring local DC area artists thru 4/6/14. Reception:  Sat. March 22, 7pm The artdc Gallery / Lustine Center 5710 Baltimore Avenue Hyattsville, MD 20781 AMAZING MARVELS! An exhibit featuring art inspired by sideshow, circus and the carnival thru 4/19/14. Reception:   Sat. March 29, 7pm The Off-Rhode Gallery / Art Enables 2204 Rhode Island Ave NE Washington, DC 20018

THIS SATURDAY - 10am - 6pm - Alexandria, VA Art on the Avenue is a multi-cultural arts festival celebrating our community’s diversity through the arts in the Del Ray neighborhood in Alexandria, Virginia. This festival is held on the first Saturday in October, rain or shine, and was voted "Best Art Event" by Virginia Living Magazine. Find my "Arty4ever" tent on Mt. Vernon Avenue (close to Howell Ave.)  For additional info about the festival  click here . Last Chance! Artomatic in Frederick ends Saturday, Oct.5th so this is your last chance to check it out. My "Arty4ever" exhibit is on the main floor of building 1 located at: 115 E Church Street in Frederick, MD RED exhibit I have a painting in an exhibit of red artwork at the Art DC gallery (located at: 5710 Baltimore Ave., Hyattsville, MD 20781) through Oct.  27th. There is a r eception Saturday night, 10/5/13 from 7-10pm . Creative Services I'm always happy to lend a hand with any creativ...

It's the end of another busy week and I'd like to take a moment to write about another amazing artist I know: Sean Hennessey This is an example of the unusual artwork Sean creates: See my last post for a photo of Sean being awarded the Bowling Pin of Excellence Award. Many things make me think of Sean... lightbulbs, plugs, doors, locks, lost coffee and good cognac to name a few.   I forget the first time I met Sean but it was probably at Artomatic or an artdc.org event.  However, shortly after I became a full-time freelance artist in the summer of 2006 I had the opportunity to work with Sean on a large faux finishing project he needed an extra hand with. He showed me how to create faux stone and how to apply gold leaf in a classic damask pattern. Using these techniques we transformed the bare walls of a newly built mansion in Potomac, MD into a truly elegant home. It was not only a great opportunity to learn new artistic techniques but also ...

I have been busy of late and haven't had time to post about another of my artist friends until now.  One of the things I have been working on is a number of new pieces for an exhibit that runs through March 3rd at the ArtDC Gallery. Join me for the opening reception tomorrow evening. ( Click here for details .) Okay, next up I'd like to introduce you to  Todd Gardner ... I have known Todd for many years and he is a well known in the DC area not only as a fine artist but also as an entertaining Master of Ceremonies for the DC area burlesque scene where he goes by the stage name Hot Todd Lincoln!  Todd is not an introvert!  He's as confident on stage with a microphone in his hand as he is at the easel with a brush. I have seen his painting style progress from portraits to puns. I have had the pleasure of exhibiting with him at large events - like Artomatic - smaller events - like DCAC and artdc shows - and special exhibits - like Alternate Realities;  ...

It's the end of another week and time to write about another artist I know...   Next up is Dana Ellyn .  I met Dana through Matt Sesow and she is another popular artist in the DC area.  She is always smiling and very friendly. You can tell that she loves what she does.    Dana does not shy away from controversy and most of her paintings are political and/or religious. All of them have stories to tell and she is fearless in her delivery. I believe that the true test of art is how successful it is at evoking an emotion from the viewer. It doesn't have to be a good feeling but it should make you feel something. Dana's message is always loud and powerful and I really respect her fearlessness. However, what I enjoy most is the "bad puns" she often uses for the titles of her paintings. Dana's art may punch you in the gut but her titles often provide a punchline that leaves you smiling.  To see more of Dana's work, visit: http://www.d...