Great Falls Foundation for the Arts (GFFFTA)
Learn! Create! Appreciate!
Great Falls School of Art The Artists' Atelier The GFFFTA Gallery
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In the Spotlight...
Guest Artist Bob Gilbert to Lead FREE Watercolor Demo and Workshop from 1- 4 on Saturday, September 11. (School of Art Page)
School of Art Launches "Free-for-Fall" Series - Special Events to Help Promote Art as a Shared Community Experience. (News and Events Page)
New for Fall: Open-Studio Time. Afternoon and Evening Options. (School of Art Page)
School of Art Welcomes Six New Teachers, Offers 30 Workshops for Fall. (School of Art Page)
"Signs of the Season," a Group Show of Works by Atelier Artists, through September 30 in the GFFFTA Gallery. (GFFFTA Gallery Page)GFFFTA Proud to Again Sponsor the Great Falls Studios Tour in October (News and Events Page)
Atelier Artist and Great Falls School of Art Teacher Jill Banks awarded "Best in Show" Honors at the Art League's August Landscape Show. (News and Events Page)
The Kelly Collection of American Illustration: An Extraordinary Venue for the Great Falls School of Art's June Fundraising Event. (News and Events Page)
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Calendar at a Glance...
September 3: First Friday reception at the GFFFTA Gallery to celebrate the opening of "Signs of the Season." 7-9 pm. Visit with the artists and other art enthusiasts in the Gallery, tour the Artists' Atelier and the school, and learn more about what's going on at GFFFTA. Show continues through September (GFFFTA Gallery Page)
September 11: FREE Watercolor Demo and Workshop led by Bob Gilbert. 1 - 4 pm. (School of Art Page)
September 13: First day of fall classes at the school. Classes and one-day workshops offered daily through December 13. (School of Art Page)
October 9: "Watercolor: A Complete Approach." One-day class with Bob Gilbert at Riverbend Park. 10am - 4:30pm. Rain date October 23. All ability levels. Register early! (School of Art Page)
November 6: "Getting Started in the Jewelry Business." A special workshop led by professional jewelry designer Andrea D'Ambrosini. Includes private consultation. (Detaiis in the Fall Bulletin, School of Art Page)
November 7 and 14: "File It to Find It: Organization for the Creative Mind." A special two-day workshop led by professional organizer Susan Kousek. Includes private consultation. (Details on the Fall Bulletin, School of Art Page)
Ongoing Opportunities...
Year-Round Art Instruction: Classes, workshops and special programs sponsored year-round by Great Falls School of Art. All levels - all ages - a variety of medium.
Monthly Networking Opportunities: ArtPartners is an informal, free monthly meeting designed to support, mentor, inform and connect anyone with a love for art. Programs feature guest speakers, group discussion and refreshments.
Monthly First Friday Receptions in the GFFFTA Gallery: Held on the first Friday evening of the month from 7-9 pm to celebrate the opening of a new show of original works by local and regional artists, and School of Art teachers and students. An opportunity to network with other artists and art enthusiasts, tour the Artists' Atelier and the school, and learn what's new at GFFFTA.
Weekly Open Hours: The GFFFTA Gallery and Artists' Atelier are open Saturdays from 12 - 4 pm, by appointment, and whenever an artist is working. Stop by!
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