Events
Everyone is welcome to participate in these artful events throughout the year:
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1st Friday Art Walk
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Spring ArtFest
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Paint Great Falls Plein Air & Quick Draw Competitions
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Paint Great Falls Plein Air Competition + Art Show & Sale
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Art Studio Tour
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Holiday ArtFest
- Rotating Gallery Exhibits
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Please contact us to see a gallery exhibit.
Wed, Jan 22The Artists' AtelierJan 22, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PMThe Artists' Atelier, 756 Walker Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066, USA
Sat, Jan 25The Artists' AtelierJan 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM ESTThe Artists' Atelier, 756 Walker Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066, USA
Fri, Apr 04The Artists' AtelierApr 04, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMThe Artists' Atelier, 756 Walker Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066, USAApr 04, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMThe Artists' Atelier, 756 Walker Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066, USAJoin us for an exciting evening of art, creativity, and community! On the first Friday of each month, step into the vibrant world of The Artists' Atelier and Artists' Loft studios, where you'll have the chance to meet and explore the latest works by twelve talented resident artists.
Sat, May 17The Arts of Great FallsMay 17, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM EDTThe Arts of Great Falls, 756 Walker Rd, Ste C, Great Falls, VA 22066, USAMay 17, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM EDTThe Arts of Great Falls, 756 Walker Rd, Ste C, Great Falls, VA 22066, USACalling All Artists: Join the 11th Annual Paint Great Falls Competition! From May 17-24, showcase your talent and capture the beauty of Great Falls during our premier plein air event! This week-long competition invites artists of all levels to paint outdoors. Space is limited, so register today!
Fri, May 23Arts of Great Falls Art School-GalleryMay 23, 2025, 3:30 PM – 7:00 PMArts of Great Falls Art School-Gallery, 756 Walker Rd, Ste C, Great Falls, VA 22066, USAMay 23, 2025, 3:30 PM – 7:00 PMArts of Great Falls Art School-Gallery, 756 Walker Rd, Ste C, Great Falls, VA 22066, USAArtists of all levels are invited to compete in the Quick Paint competition -- an exciting plein air event that combines painting, an exhibit, and a sale! This dynamic experience is a highlight of the weeklong Paint Great Falls event.
Gallery Exhibits
Paint Great Falls
May 18-25
From May 18 to 25, 35 artists will paint outdoors throughout Great Falls. There are many ways you can get involved from watching artists paint en plein air (outside) to attending the Award Show + Art Show & Sale on the final day.
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Watch Artists Paint
May 18-23
PAINT LOCATIONS
Sat May 18
7-9AM Katie’s Cars & Coffee
L’Auberge Chez Francois
Sun May 19
Great Falls Grange & Historic Schoolhouse
Mon May 20
Turner Farm Observatory and Great Falls Firehouse
Tues May 21
Colvin Run Mill
Wed May 22
Riverbend Park
Thurs May 23
Great Falls Park
Quick Paint
May 24 from 4-7PM
Watch artists quickly capture a scene on a small canvas at the Great Falls Village Centre Green. Prizes will be awarded for 1st-3rd Place by Judge Tricia Ratliff. Free-event open to the public and all artwork will be available for purchase.
Awards
Art Show and Sale
May 25 from 6-8PM
This annual celebration is always a hit! Browse 70 Great Falls spring landscape paintings created this week en plein air (outside) by artists competing in Paint Great Falls.
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Judge, Bethanne Kinsella Cople, will award prizes to the top five paintings for 1st-3rd Place, plus 2 Honorable Mention Awards.
Meet the artists, enjoy refreshments, and add an original Great Falls landscape painting to your collection.
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Location:
The Arts of Great Falls - Art School
756 Walker Road, Suite C
Gallery Exhibit
May 25-Jun 15
Make sure to visit the Paint Great Falls exhibit featuring a collection of 70 Great Falls landscapes painted by the 35 artists participating in the 10th Annual Paint Great Falls event.
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GALLERY HOURS
Wednesdays 12-4PM
Saturdays 10AM-12PM
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LOCATION
The Arts of Great Falls - Art School
756 Walker Road, Suite C
2024 Event Sponsors
We are grateful to our 2024 Sponsors for supporting the 10th Annual Paint Great Falls Event
