Arty4ever Blog

  THIS WEEKEND: (see below for events this Saturday and Sunday) Dig Dug Dig Music Festival Live music from the local, Washington DC music (indie-rock, emo, dark-wave, synth-pop, post-punk, go-go, alt-rock, etc., ya dig?)   $25 advance tickets  or $30 the day of the show Vendors of Records, Art, and more....  including me! (free admission to shop the vendors) Saturday, July 19th Doors open at 12-noon PENN SOCIAL 801 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004 But wait, there's more... Metaphysical Marketplace Explore a diverse range of vendors showcasing their metaphysical products including crystals, tarot cards, gemstones, essential oils, and more. Tarot Readings by experts in the field....  including me! Free Admission ($1 donation appreciated) Come for the metaphysical and stay for the beer. Sunday, July 20th 11am - 5pm Milkhouse Brewery 8253 Dollyhyde Rd • Frederick, MD 21771

  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! 

  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...

The 24th annual Art on the Avenue festival will take place Saturday, Oct. 5th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria on Mount Vernon Avenue between Hume and Bellefonte Avenues. The event is free and open to all.  Activities include: Over 350 juried artists, 4 stages of live music, children’s activities, international food, pie baking contest, and more! Free trolley transportation will be provided from the Braddock Road Metro Station to the festival. For more information, plus a complete schedule, visit www.artontheavenue.org . This year, find Rockville artist Michael Auger at booth number E-104

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...