Art & Frame of F.C. Moves to New, Larger Space

2026-08-11 1:40 PM

Art and Frame of Falls Church has moved from its location at 111 Park Avenue to 205 W. Jefferson Street in Falls Church. Owned and operated by Tom Gittins, founder of FIRSTfriday of Falls Church, Art and Frame is a custom framing shop that highlights local artists.

The new location will also include 18 art studios known as Jefferson Street Artisans. A FIRSTfriday reception will take place Friday, May 1 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the new location.

For more information, visit www.artandframeoffallschurch.com.

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