Arty4ever Blog

  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.

  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...

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! 

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

Exhibit runs from Nov. 2, 2018 - Jan. 15, 2019 Artist Reception on Nov. 8th 7 - 8:30 pm  Activity Center at Bohrer Park 506 S Frederick Ave. Gaithersburg, MD 20877-2325

Here are a few events happening SUNDAY, SUNDAY, SUNDAY and, as always, you can also order my offbeat artwork any time online at my website: Arty4ever.com Holiday Open House Meet local artists and shop for unique gifts for the holidays! Sunday, Dec. 3rd 1-4pm Glenview Mansion 603 Edmonston Drive Rockville, MD 20851 Yelp Totally Bazaar Yelp's 3rd annual handpicked holida...

Join Michael Auger for Art on the Avenue: This Saturday, Oct. 7th! Art on the Avenue! This Saturday, October 7th, is the  Art on the Avenue  festival featuring over 300 fine artisans including Michael Auger located at Space E-104 (in the middle). It's a fantastic opportunity to get a head-start on your holiday shopping with unusual and unique works of art! 

Art on the Avenue Free Dash shuttle from the Braddock Rd Metro Mt. Vernon Ave. in Del Ray Alexandria, VA Saturday, October 10, 2015 10am - 6pm (click for details) Please note the dtae change to Oct. 10th.  This is my last outdoor festival of the year and  a great opportunity for some early holiday shopping!  (Find me in space E-102)      

My offbeat artwork will be on sale and exhibit at... Zeke's Coffee 2300 Rhode Island Ave NE Washington, DC The (Up)Rising Festival Sunday, May 24th, 1pm - 1am  1600 - 2400 blocks of Rhode Island, NE Details at:  http://recreativespaces.com   ‪#‎ uprisingfest2015‬

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) 

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

Eight of my blacklight-reactive animal paintings were accepted in a juried exhibit by the Rockville Art League titled "Rock Solid" at the Pepco Edison Place Gallery! You can visit Nov. 11 - Dec. 18th,  Tuesdays thru Fridays, from 12 noon to 4pm and/or join me for the Opening Reception: Friday, Nov. 21, 6pm 702 8th Street NW DC 20068

Original Artwork makes a one-of-a-kind gift.  You can order direct from my website and/or meet me at this awesome event... Yelp's Totally Bazaar at Monroe Street Saturday, December 14, 2013 12 pm - 4 pm 716 Monroe St NE Washington, DC 20017 That's right, Yelp is organizing a FIRST EVER handpicked Holiday market that will complete your gift-giving for everyone in your life. Top-rated retailers, local artisans, crafty chics and style mavens will set up pop-up shops to sell their swanky wares. Whether your budget is $5 or $500, you are sure to find something ultra local, extra special and yes, über yelpy! And hey, Yelp retail therapy would not be complete without some complimentary treats so don't miss out on:  Haute drinks DIY S'mores bar A massive cookie buffet Manicure and Massage relaxation station by Manicures-N-Motion Fresh mozzarella balls by &Pizza Ornament making station Visits from Yelper the Red Nosed Reindeer Strolling carolers cour...