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

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

  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  

  Mark your calendar and join me at these fun events in 2023!  I hope you can make it to one of these amazing, arty events I'll be participating in this year. You can also visit my website -  Arty4ever.com  - to commission custom artwork any time. Cheers!  Aug 6 Monkey Con 10am - 4pm Bohrer Park Center 506 S Frederick Avenue (355) Gaithersburg, MD 20877 A cos-play comic convention! Click here to buy tickets! Enter "MONKEY" coupon code for discount off admission pre-sale tickets! Aug. 12 Storybox 12 - 5pm Denizens Brewing Company 1115 East-West Highway Silver Spring, MD A mini comic convention!  Free admission!   Aug. 20 RisersFest 11am - 11pm Hook Hall 3400 Georgia Avenue NW Washington, DC 20010 10 amazing bands!  Plus, comedians, artisan vendors, and more! Click here to buy tickets! Buy pre-sale tickets to save.    Oct. 7 Art on th Ave. 10am - 6pm Mount Vernon Avenue between Hume and Bellefonte Avenues, Alexandria, VA Live music! O...

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...

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  

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...

Join me THIS SATURDAY, July 13th outside the The Colonial Theatre, 11am - 5pm 227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA For details: click here

This Saturday, August 11th, 8-11:30pm The GallAerie  • Washington DC A very special art happening featuring MICHAEL AUGER's one-of-a-kind creations and musical guest: WORKTOP!  (Ivan Ramiscal of Barcelona and the Positions) , ONE NIGHT ONLY! The GallAerie has been bringing DIY pop-up art and performance to Mt. Pleasant since 1999. This event is free; we ask that you  RSVP  so we know how many art lovers to expect. Message us for the address if you haven't been to the GallAerie before.