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Paint Great Falls

May 17-24

From May 17 to 24, 40 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 on Location
May 17-21

PAINT LOCATIONS
Sat May 17  
7-9AM Katie’s Cars & Coffee
L’Auberge Chez Francois

 

Sun May 18
Colvin Run Mill

 

Mon May 19

Great Falls Park  
 

Tues May 20  
Riverbend Park

 

Wed May 21
Great Falls Grange & Old Forestville Schoolhouse

Paint Great Falls Quick Paint 2024
Watch the Artists
@ Quick Paint Competition
May 23 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.

LOCATION:

Great Falls Village Center Courtyard "Green"

756 Walker Road

Great Falls VA 22066

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Awards-
Art Show & Sale
May 24 from 5-8PM

This annual celebration is always a hit! Browse 80 paintings featuring Great Falls landscapes and iconic landmarks. All paintings created en plein air (outside) by 40 artists competing in Paint Great Falls. 

Judge, Bethanne Kinsella Cople, will award prizes to the top paintings including:

Winner's Circle Award 

1st-3rd Place 

Honorable Mention &

People's Choice Award

 

Meet the artists, enjoy refreshments, and add an original Great Falls landscape painting to your collection. 

LOCATION:

The Arts of Great Falls

Art School-Gallery

756-C Walker Road

Great Falls, VA 22066

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Visit the
Gallery Exhibit
May 24-Jun 14
Wed 12-4pm
Sat 10am-2pm

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 11th Annual Paint Great Falls event. 

GALLERY HOURS

Wednesdays 12-4PM

Saturdays 10AM-12PM

LOCATION

The Arts of Great Falls

Art School-Gallery

756 Walker Road, Suite C

Great Falls, VA 22066

Events

Everyone is welcome to participate in these artful events throughout the year:

  • Art Talks

  • Community Event: First Friday Art Walk

  • Community Event: Spring ArtFest

  • Annual Artist Event: Paint Great Falls Plein Air Competition

  • Annual Artist & Community Event: Quick Paint Artist Competition

  • Community Event: Annual Paint Great Falls Art Show & Sale

  • Community Event: Art Studio Tour

  • Community Event: Holiday ArtFest

  • Community Event: Gallery Exhibits

Please contact us to see a gallery exhibit.

2025 Event Sponsors

We are grateful to these sponsors  for supporting the 11th Annual Paint Great Falls event

Donate Today!

Your donation supports an artful community!
The Arts of Great Falls is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Tax ID - 26-0521993

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