BECOME A PATRON OF GREAT FALLS STUDIOS
Great Falls Studios invites members of our community to become Patrons and Sponsors of an exciting new initiative that supports the work of more than 80 local artists across a wide range of media. By joining this exclusive circle of supporters, you will help sustain the vibrant arts community that makes Great Falls such a special place. Patrons and Sponsors will enjoy opportunities to attend special events, meet the artists, and connect with neighbors who share a passion for creativity and the arts. Your support helps ensure that Great Falls Studios continues to inspire, create, and bring art into the heart of our community.
GREAT FALLS STUDIOS PATRON
GFS PATRON LEVELS
$50 Level
Invitations to private tours and members only talks/events. Chance to win a $50 Art Bucks to use during Studio Tour.
$100 Level
all of the above PLUS automatically entered into a drawing for a $250 Auberge Chez Francois
certificate. Great Falls Studios “swag bag” and an invitation to visit Open Studios for exclusive tours.
PATRONAGE RUNS FROM
APRIL 2026 to APRIL 2027.
Please complete the form below and step into the wonderful world of Great Falls Studios.
Thank you!
2026 UPCOMING EVENTS
March 26
Jill Banks will be presenting her travel adventures and the how to’s so you can do it too. At the Artists’ Atelier at 6:00
April 21
Dr. Mary Jean Stack of Great Falls Physical Therapy will be talking about how to prevent injuries common to artists. Held at her new PhysicalTherapy office at 10135 Colvin Run Rd, Suite 100, Great Falls, VA 22066 at 6:30
May 2-3
10am-5pm – Spring ArtFest!
Art Show and Sale
Come mingle with the artists, learn about their work, and purchase unique art, cards, and gifts
Details coming soon
* Public event- ALL are welcome!
May 17
Sheri Rhodes will be hosting at her home and discussing her unique and fascinating photography process. 6:30. Additional details coming soon.
June 12
Field trip to Glenstone Sculpture Garden at noon. Location is 12100 Glen Rd, Potomac, MD 20854. Additional details coming soon.
July
Event Pending. Additional details coming soon.
August
Potluck & Pétanque August 9th 12:00 - 3:00
rsvp to elizabethbertholonart@gmail.com
please mark the subject line :) "GFS petanque"
My husband, Gérard, and I will be hosting a potluck pétanque game for our members, sponsors and patrons of GFS on Aug. 9th from 12 - 3 on our pitch at home.
We will teach everyone the first 15 minutes and then we will break into teams and have lots of fun! No experience needed. Just bring a lunch item to share or drinks and a smile.☀️
Pétanque is a friendly sport, often shared during warm moments with family or friends. It’s played with steel boules and a small wooden target ball called the jack (or cochonnet in French). Accessible to everyone — from beginners to seasoned players — pétanque can be enjoyed both casually and in competition.
The goal? To get your boules closer to the jack than your opponents. Score 13 points, and you win!
videos in link from the best company OBUT:
Smiles For Sarah Foundation Presentation and kit assembly. Exact date not set but most likely 17th or 18th at Library or Sandy Buffie’s home. Additional details coming soon.
September
Guest speaker, Suzanne Merritt from the Boston Center for he Arts will talk about her book and the 8 patterns of Beauty. Exact date yet to be determined but will begin the first 2 weeks at Sandy’s home. Additional details coming soon.
September
Great Falls Studio Tour 2026 Kickoff pot luck- Sandy Buffie’s home. Additional details coming soon.
October 17-18
10a-5p – 22nd Annual STUDIO TOUR
Travel the back roads of beautiful Great Falls to experience art in a variety of unique private studios.
Details coming soon
See a video feature of the 2024 Studio Tour on our website at https://www.greatfallsstudios.com
* Public event- ALL are welcome!
December 5-6
10am-5pm – Holiday ArtFest!
Art Show and Sale
Come mingle with the artists, learn about their work, and purchase unique art, cards, and gifts
Details coming after Studio Tour
* Public event- ALL are welcome!