Paint Great Falls
May 16-23, 2026
Community Events
From May 16 to 23, 40 artists will paint outdoors throughout Great Falls. There were many ways to get involved from watching artists paint "en plein air" (outside), to attending the Gallery Exhibit through June 19th, to attending the Award Ceremony + Art Show & Sale on the final day. Anyone interested in attending the Award Ceremony can request an invitation at info@artsofgreatfalls.org.
Registration for the 12th Annual 2026 Paint Great Falls event opens on Friday, January 9th and the event runs from Saturday May 16th - Saturday May 23rd.
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Watch Artists Paint on Location
May 16-23
PAINT LOCATIONS
Sat May 16
7-9AM Katie’s Cars & Coffee
Sun May 17
Great Falls National Park
Mon May 18
Colvin Mill
Wed May 20
Great Falls Grange & Old Forestville Schoolhouse
Fri May 22
Quick Paint Competition
Watch the Artists
@ Quick Paint Competition
May 22
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.
Artists check in at 3:30pm. Painting occurs from 4:00-6:00pm. Judging and Awards start at 6:00pm.
LOCATION:
Great Falls Village Center Courtyard "Green"
756 Walker Road
Great Falls VA 22066
Volunteer
Donate
Sponsor
This annual celebration is always a hit! Artists will submit 80 paintings featuring Great Falls landscapes and iconic landmarks. All paintings are created en plein air (outside) by 40 artists competing in Paint Great Falls.
You can get involved in more ways than just spectating! Consider volunteering, donating, and/or sponsoring!
VOLUNTEER to help at any or all of the following:
Be a live representative for the arts!
DONATE in any of the following ways:
SPONSOR the event and get a special callout (and more depending on what level you choose!)
Visit the
Gallery Exhibit
May 24-Jun 19
Make sure to visit the Paint Great Falls exhibit featuring a collection of 80 paintings capturing Great Falls landscapes and iconic landmarks by the 40 artists participating in the 12th Annual Paint Great Falls event.
GALLERY HOURS
Wednesdays 12:00-4:00pm
Saturdays 10:00am-12:00pm
LOCATION
The Arts of Great Falls
Art School-Gallery
756 Walker Road, Suite C
Great Falls, VA 22066
Events
Artful events for everyone throughout the year!
Community Events:
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Art Talks
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Open Studio Hours
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Gallery Special Exhibits
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First Friday Art Walk
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Spring ArtFest
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Quick Paint Competition & Art Sale
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Annual Paint Great Falls Art Show & Sale
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Art Studio Tour
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Holiday ArtFest
Artist Events:
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Paint Great Falls "Plein Air" Competition
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Quick Paint Artist Competition
