DFAAnews
March 2026
The Dunwoody Fine Art Association (DFAA) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to:
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Promote fine art in the Dunwoody, GA area
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Encourage its artists to exhibit their art
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Support each other in their creativity and self-expression through lectures, critiques, workshops and exhibits
THOUGHT OF THE MONTH
"If you hear a voice within you say, 'You cannot paint,' then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced." Vincent van Gogh
Direct inquiries to the DFAAnews editor:
Susan Gallo suegallo@comcast.net
Deadline for news items - 15th of each month
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IMPORTANT DATES
March 4 - Monthly Meeting, 9:30
March 5 - Dawsonville Gallery Outing, 10:30
March 7 - Jan Lewin Workshop, 1:00 - 3:00
March 11 - Board Meeting 11:00
March 25 - Open Paint/Create, 11:00 - 3
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“Nature is not all that is visible to the eye- - - it also includes the inner picture of the soul.” Edvard Munch
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Dear DFAA Members -
It looks like we are having an early Spring this year, all you have to do is walk outside to see the vibrant colors of yellows, reds, lavenders and green. Also, we are reminded by the rising pollen count, ahh, but I digress. Back to the beauty of our Springtime in Atlanta and the opportunity it brings to us as painters to capture the beauty of nature around us. The inspiration that triggers our emotions and imagination to paint. The quote above from Edvard Munch says it quite well.
Spring is Magical, which leads me to Sights & Insights at Abernathy Art Center. Please make an effort to go and see it. It is fantastic! Our juror made great selections and the curator hung it so it is very cohesive and the exhibit flows beautifully. In addition, the Artist’s Talk on Saturday, February 21st was excellent. We not only heard from the juror and her procedure for selection but also from four of the award winners. It was very informative and interesting.
This month our slate of officers will be announced, we will vote in April and Install in May! As this biennium comes to a close, please remember that we are a volunteer nonprofit organization whose success depends on participation from all of us, not just a few.
Happy painting the beautiful colors of spring, especially the vibrant young greens.
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Our best wishes to all,
Barbara and Lynne
PRESIDENT'S LETTER
March Presentation - Tracey Burnette
Tracey is the owner of Around Back at Rocky's Folk Art Gallery in Dawsonville, GA. A retired elementary school art teacher, she now represents 250 folk artists from around the southeast. Tracey has hand selected every artist and proudly represents them all as she knows them personally. She has artists who do southern folk pottery, painting, sculpture, wood carvings, metal sculpture, fabric art and mixed media.
She has the best collection of art by “Cornbread” too, of which she will be bringing a few pieces to show us.
She is a captivating speaker right from the south herself!
Gallery Visit
Tracey has graciously set aside time for us to visit her gallery in Dawsonville on Thursday, March 5 at 10:30.
Those who sign up to go need to meet at Spruill parking lot by the front door of the library at 9:00 am and carpool from there.
Following our gallery visit we will have lunch at The Blue Bicycle near the gallery and outlet mall.
If you plan to go to the gallery and lunch on Thursday March 5, please text or call Julie Marshall. Her number is in our eBlasts and the directory.
Announcing the 2026-2028 Slate of Officers
Thanks to the nominating committee, Diana Dice, Mary Philips and Barbara Riordan, and to those who have accepted positions for our next board of officers. We will be voting to elect our new board at the April meeting.
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President - Lynne Joffe
1st VP/President Elect - Harriette Perlstein
2nd VP/ Membership - Traci Kruger
Treasurer - Karen Peay
Secretary - Mary Phillips
PAST DUE
Membership Renewal is Now Past Due
The deadline for all current members was 2/28. To remain in good standing you m ust pay online now or bring your check to the meeting this coming Wednesday, March 4. That includes those who joined in the fall.
If you are not paid in full you are not eligible to have work hanging in any DFAA exhibits or venues. This may mean your work is removed from a venue within the next 10 days. Click on the link below to pay online by selecting the "Buy Now" button for the $60 renewal rate.
Corners Outreach - Upcoming Projects
Mary Phillips has let us know that she has scheduled projects for March 11 and April 15 for art projects with the children at Corners Outreach. More info to come.
Jan Lewin Workshop
Jan is offering a Collage and Gelli Printing workshop for us on Saturday, March 7 FROM 1:00 - 3:00 at her studio located in The Urban Art Collective 5655 Peachtree Rd., Chamblee. Cost of the workshop is $30. Sign up now. Interested? Questions?
Contact Harriette Perlstein hperlstein68@gmail.com
Sandy Springs Library Summer Exhibit - "Unearth a Story"
The Sandy Springs Library has invited Dunwoody Fine Arts Association to exhibit our artwork at the library during the summer in June and July. The Sandy Springs Library is located at 395 Mount Vernon Hwy NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328.
Theme: “Unearth a Story” - subject matter must include anything related to the theme which celebrates discovery, hidden stories, and the layers of meaning we uncover through reading and creativity.
Exhibit space: There is room for 7 or 8 floor easels and 12 table easels. Additionally there are wire exhibition structures we may use. Artwork framed under glass will only be placed on table easels or wire exhibition structures. DFAA will be supplying the easels.
• The maximum size for artwork to be displayed on table easels is 16” x 20”
• The maximum size for artwork to be displayed on floor easels is 30” x 30”
Submission process:
• Each paid-up member may submit up to two artworks for consideration. It is possible that only one artwork may be accepted. Include the dimensions of your work. If there are a large number of entries, some artists may not have any of their work accepted.
• The submission process will be by JPG sent to the following email address: caesura205@yahoo.com.
• Submission deadline: May 10, 2026
For much more information please refer to the attached pdf.
Sandy Springs Library
Info and Submission Form
UPCOMING EVENTS
EXHIBITIONS
EXHIBIT CHANGEOUT DATES
Berkshire-Hathaway - TBD
Chupitos Azteca Grille - TBD
Dunwoody Library - TBD
Dunwoody Pediatrics - TBD
Dunwoody Pediatric Dentistry - TBD
Judy & Grace Boutique - TBD
Marriott Perimeter Center - TBD, chair still needed
Shallowford Annex - February 4, after our meeting
Thank you to all the businesses that have enjoyed our work enough to want it hanging on a regular basis!!
DFAA contacts for each of our venues are listed at the end of the newsletter under DFAA Leadership.
Venues will be updated every 3-4 months. Stay tuned here for future dates.
Sights & Insights Exhibition Through 3/13
Thanks to Abernathy Arts Center, juror Veronica Hogan and the Sights & Insights committee for the lovely reception and opening of our latest bi-annual exhibit.
​The gallery talk on 2/21 was especially interesting and a few of our winners shared their art journeys as well.
The exhibit will be up until March 13th. Make sure to visit. -- Pickup is scheduled for March 14th and 16th. Be sure to bring your claim receipt with you to pickup your work.
Pictured are the 6 artists who received awards for their work by juror Veronica Hogan. Congratulations to all! To view all the accepted work go to the EXHIBITS tab or this link: https://www.dunwoodyfineart.org/single-post/sights-insights-2026
There is also a Web Gallery for those who have an ArtCall login at dfaa2026.artcall.org
First Place - War and Peace, Jackie Dorsey, watercolor
Second Place - At the Feeder, Katherine Moore, scratchboard colored pencils and ink
Third Place - Star Crossing, Cynthia Frigon, collage
First Honorable Mention - Dissolution, Michael Sawecki, acrylic
Second Honorable Mention - Mother's Borsch, Zoya Smolko, oil
Third Honorable Mention - Turner Field, Chase Jones, collage
ARTISTS CORNER
Jenny Kalmin Featured in the Atlanta Jewish Times "She comes from South Africa, but her vision belongs everywhere. Artist Jenny Kalmin, a librarian by training, segued into painting, which transformed over time into polychromatic, multicultural scenes that look at the
world with fresh eyes, noticing quiet details."
For the rest of the article go to the link below:
https://www.atlantajewishtimes.com/chai-style-art-color-is-kalmins-language/
Welcome New Members!
Bonnie Garson bonniegarson1@gmail.com UPDATED
Frances Litner msfhart@bellsouth.net
Anna Price aprice080@gmail.com
Helen Ziga helenzigastudio@gmail.com
Thanks to Jan Lewin
Jan Lewin was our February presenter. A mixed media artist, she introduced us to the idea of painting with collage that looked like alot of work but lots of fun!
Jan is offering a Collage and Gelli Printing workshop for us on Saturday, March 7 FROM 1:00 - 3:00 at her studio located in The Urban Art Collective 5655 Peachtree Rd., Chamblee. Cost of the workshop is $30. Sign up now. Interested? Questions?
Contact Harriette Perlstein hperlstein68@gmail.com
Go to the ARTISTS tab... to view our latest featured artists, Harriette Perlstein, Mary Phillips and Lynne Joffe. These are more of the very talented members you can learn about by reading their bios.
Have you seen an exhibit or a gallery you have enjoyed? Send me pictures! suegallo@comcast.net
DFAA LEADERSHIP TEAM 2024 - 2026
DFAA Officers
President: Barbara Riordan
Co - President: Lynne Joffe
1st Vice President: Joan Monroe​
2nd Vice President: Traci Kruger
Secretary: Harriette Perlstein
Treasurer: Karen Peay
DFAA Committee Chairpersons
Barn Paint Days: Janette Worley
Corners Outreach: Mary Phillips
EBlast Communications: Jenny Kalmin
Hospitality: TBD
Membership: Traci Kruger
Newsletter Editor: Susan Gallo
Online Directory: Traci Kruger
Programs & Workshops: Joan Monroe
Printed Brochure: Tim Minton
Publicity: Sharon Weiss
Social Media: Traci Kruger
Webmaster: Susan Gallo
Exhibit Chairpersons
External Exhibit Coordinator: Julie Marshall
Berkshire-Hathaway: Sharon Weiss
Best of the Best 2025 : J Kalmin, S Weiss, L Joffe
Chupitos Azteca Grille: Julie Marshall
Dunwoody Library Hall: L Joffe, H Perlstein,
J Kalmin, S Weiss
Dunwoody Pediatrics: Tim Minton
Dunwoody Pediatric Dentistry: Claudia Goodman
Fine Art Month: Julie Marshall
Judy & Grace Boutique: Terri Henningson
Marriott Perimeter Center: TBD, Barbara Riordan
Sandy Springs Library Gallery: Donna Fitzwater
Sights & Insights 2026: Lynne Joffe and Barbara Riordan
Shallowford Annex: Lois Shingler & Julie Wedean
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