About Us

About

Our Mission is to Support an Artful Community

The Arts of Great Falls (AGF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, founded in 2008 to support an artful community. Located in the heart of Great Falls in the Village Centre, our popular art school attracts students from across the DC metro area. We rent studio space to 12 artists at the Atelier and Loft and provide exhibit space for local artists. Throughout the year, we host community arts events, including 1st Friday Art Walk, the annual Paint Great Falls Plein Air competition, and several art show receptions. The Arts of Great Falls is a proud member of Great Falls Studios (GFS), www.greatfallstudios.com which is a membership organization of more than 100 independent artists working in Great Falls, Virginia; and a Celebrate Great Falls sponsor.

Visit Us

The Arts of
Great Falls

We love visitors!

THE ART SCHOOL & GALLERY

Great Falls Village Centre

756-C Walker Road

Great Falls, VA 22066

Located behind Wells Fargo and next to

Loebig Wellness & Chiropractic

The Artists' Loft
Studio

HOURS

Look for the “Open” flag

1st Friday Art Walk
6:00 - 8:00 PM

April through December

Located upstairs from The Creamery &

behind The Old Brogue restaurant.

Great Falls Village Centre

766 Walker Road

Great Falls, VA 22066

Paint Great Falls 2023 Marci Green Painting

The Artists' Atelier
Studio

HOURS

Wednesdays
12:00 - 4:00 PM

Saturdays
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

1st Friday Art Walk
6:00 - 8:00 PM

April through December

Located next to The Old Brogue

Great Falls Village Centre

756 Walker Road

Great Falls, VA 22066

Meet Our Team

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Meralee Fredenburgh

Community Art Events, Artist Studios, Sponsorships and Donations

Meralee oversees the Foundation, including marketing, fundraising, community art events and manages the artist studios. She founded a marketing company that promoted small businesses and nonprofits, plus has experience in product development, marketing strategy & segmentation, market research, enterprise-wide cross-functional team leadership. Her appreciation for art grew after struggling through art studio courses in college.

DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL

Nan
Dawkins

AGF Art School Classes, Workshops and Summer Camps

Nan is a classically trained artist who has studied all over the world, including the Florence Academy of Art. She has extensive experience organizing international art workshops and educational programs. Prior to her art life, Nan was a digital marketing professional. She founded one of the first search marketing companies in the country and marketed websites for many international nonprofits and big brands.