DFAAnews
September 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 I could say it in words there would be no reason to paint." Edward Hopper
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IMPORTANT DATES
September 2 - Monthly Meeting, 9:30
September 9 - Board Meeting 11:00
September 16 - Open Paint/Create, 11:00 - 3
September 30 - BoB Submission Dropoff
Direct inquiries to the DFAAnews editor:
Susan Gallo suegallo@comcast.net
Deadline for news items - 15th of each month
PRESIDENT'S LETTER
"If I could say it in words there would be no reason to paint." - Edward Hopper
Dear DFAA Members -
Welcome back, I hope everyone had a wonderful summer.
My leadership team has been busy this summer putting together a roster of talented presenters.
We have new venues to showcase our talented artists and a watercolor class scheduled for this fall and next year.
I want to get our members involved by volunteering for different projects that we have going on. It’s a great way to get to know other people and contribute new ideas.
Come join us on our art adventure.
President, Lynne Joffe
UPCOMING EVENTS
September Presenter - Sculptor, Tom Williams
Our presenter will be Tom Williams, the sculptor who created the History of Dunwoody relief sculpture for the Donaldson-Bannister Farm House on Chamblee-Dunwoody Road. Visit his website at https://twilliams-sculptor.com/ to see his extraordinary work. Tom is a resident of Chamblee, GA, and is originally from Oregon where he graduated from the University of Oregon with a BA degree in Sculpture. Tom was an Instructor at the Spruill Arts Center for many years. He was also a sculpture instructor at summer workshops at Vincent d’Amico Arts Center in Amaganset, New York.
He has notable commissions at the University of Oregon Art Museum, Lowes Grand Hotel In Miami, Florida, and Temple Israel in Ridgewood New Jersey plus many local commissions. He is an engaging and talented artist.
Tom's presentation will be followed by a visit to the farm house to view the sculpture in person. Members will gather there for lunch with their own bagged lunch or participate in the group order from Jersey Mike's. Please contact Queenie Ross if you would like to attend. Beverages will be provided. twilliams-sculptor.com
October is Dunwoody Fine Art Month!
Fine Art Month is a celebration of Dunwoody becoming a city and how important art is in the community.
Businesses in the Dunwoody area share their walls with us as we hang our artwork to promote the businesses, the arts in Dunwoody and DFAA during the month of October.
The city has been supporting this event since we became a city.
We will kick off Fine Art Month with a reception at Chupito’s. If you’d be willing to coordinate/captain a venue please let Julie Marshall know. If you have any questions or to sign up, call or text Julie Marshall.
Julie organizes this event every year and it is something the city looks forward to participating in.
It's Almost Time Again for BoB!
Choose your favorite art for DFAA’s annual member's juried show affectionately known as BoB. Intake and judging take place Wednesday, September 30 at the Dunwoody Library in the Williams Room. Our juror is Alan Mothner, CEO of the Spruill Art Center. Prizes will be awarded. Details and an Entry Form are in the attached prospectus.
Fall Events 2026
DFAA's next meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 9:30 am at the North Shallowford Annex at 4470 North Shallowford Road. The meeting is free and open to the public. It’s a great way to make new friends and meet fellow artists. Light refreshments will be served.
We have many exciting events planned for the fall. Here are just a few of them:
Thursday October 22: Special program for us planned by Howard Krinsky, proprietor of Binders Art Supplies. We will visit Binders Art Supplies store and meet art supply vendors, to help celebrate Binders 25th birthday. More details coming soon!
Wednesday October 28: Ink and Watercolor Workshop with our own Pamela Wetzel. 11AM to 4PM at the Barn at Brook Run. $60 includes $10 donation to DFAA
Interested? Questions? harriette_perlstein@hotmail.com
Special exhibition opportunity is in the works for November and December at the Spruill Cheek Farmhouse. Prepare your artwork for our special exhibits "Scenes around Dunwoody" and "Home for the Holidays." More info coming soon.
Dunwoody Home Tour - Gallery Boutique
As part of our celebration of Fine Art Month Dunwoody Woman’s Club has invited us to host a Gallery-Boutique at their Home Tour Friday October 2 from 10 - 2:00.
We will set up before the tour so we just have to be there during the hours of the show. It’s a great sales opportunity for DFAA.
We need people for the 4 hours to be there to make the sales and interact with the public coming into the boutique and MOST IMPORTANT we need members to have work to sell in the boutique!
From paintings to jewelry to floor cloths and more.
Please let Julie Marshall know if you’d like to put something into the Gallery-Boutique.
The Gallery-Boutique will be in a brand new garage where we will set up tables and easels.
We need workers too! Lots more info in the August 16 Eblast. Great opportunity! Contact Julie, see the Eblast or the directory for her cell number.
Painting & Creating at Brook Run Barn
The barn is in the garden area across from the skate park.
All are welcome - just bring whatever you want to work on and come have fun!! We meet on 3rd Wednesdays every month.
Brookrun Park, 4770 N Peachtree Road, Dunwoody
Questions? Call/text Janette Worley - see the directory for her phone number.
EXHIBITIONS
EXHIBIT CHANGEOUT DATES
Berkshire-Hathaway - TBD
Chupitos Azteca Grille - TBD
Dunwoody Library - BoB Submissions 9/30 11am
Dunwoody Pediatrics - TBD
Dunwoody Pediatric Dentistry - TBD
Judy & Grace Boutique - TBD
Marriott Perimeter Center - TBD
Shallowford Annex - October 7 after our meeting
Sandy Springs Library - TBD
Contacts listed under chairpersons below.
Dunwoody Library Pickup 9/30
Even if you aren't entering the BoB please pickup your work
Reception at Atlanta Marriott
A lovely reception with original artwork for sale was held at Atlanta Marriott Perimeter. The Marriott served appetizers and drinks which were enjoyed by the crowd.
Pictured: Harriette Perstein, Jenny Kalmin, Claudia Goodman, Rosemary Watts, Sharon Weiss
Sandy Springs Library - "Unearth a Story"
The Sandy Springs Library hosted Dunwoody Fine Arts Association for an exhibit that ran June 1 - July 31.
The theme was Unearth a Story. Nine members exhibited 17 works which were well received. Bonnie Garson sold one piece. Harriette Perlstein’s work "Wandering" won the People’s Choice Aaward.
Announcing!
New Featured Artists
Be sure to go to the Artists page here in our website to see the work and read the journeys of our three new featured artists -
Elizabeth Caperton
Katie Carr
Donna Fitzwater
ARTISTS CORNER
Missing Your Wednesday AM Coffee?
Coffee is back at the DFAA meetings! An anonymous donor gave us a Keurig. THANK YOU!!! $1 donation per cup requested so we can replenish coffee supplies.
2026 - 2027 Directory - UPDATED
The new directory is now online. If you are a site member you may access it. If you are a current member without a login please create a login when you go to the Directory page. Your request will be approved by the editor. Only DFAA members may access the directory. We will have a printout of the directory at the first meeting for members to check and sign off on or make note of changes.
Interested in Joining a Plein Air Group?
We could get together once or twice a month to paint outdoors. Any medium welcome. Questions? Contact Harriette Perlstein at hperlstein68@gmail.com
A Personal Note - Betsy Cozine has relocated to Florida. She is enjoying St. Pete and especially her grandchildren. She is happy to be in memory care with activities all day long. She would welcome mail from friends who miss seeing her. Her mailing address is 740 4th Street North, #317 Saint Petersburg, Fl, 33701.
Rosemary Watts is a wonderful DFAA collaborator. She is the executive director of Create Dunwoody and has been instrumental in creating many opportunities for our group. "Rosemary and her team are creating diverse arts and cultural experiences that complement the area’s vibrant shopping and dining scene, giving visitors to the area a reason to linger longer than they used to."
Thank you Rosemary, for all you do to promote the arts in our area! For an article with more information click on the link below.
https://heart.perimeteratl.com/?mc_cid=dcc575d863#group-section-Events-and-Placemaking-AX8bIwg5tW
Welcome New Members
Titu Doctor titu.doctor@gmail.com
Kathy Vernay robert_vernay@comcast.net
Sharon Weiss sold these two lovely paintings recently at one of our DFAA venues. The lower one is titled "Dick's Homegrown Tomatoes". Congrats Sharon!
Susan Proctor also had a recent DFAA venue sale from the Marriott. This piece is titled "Red Sky".
A Painter’s Perspective - Exhibition DFAA members Kathy Vernay, Titu, Doctor, and Harriette Perlstein invite you to join us for Sandy Springs: A Painter’s Perspective, an inspiring exhibition featuring original artwork by twenty artists who transformed everyday scenes from Sandy Springs into unique works of art.
Led by professional artist and Abernathy Arts Center instructor Diana Toma, this special project challenged nineteen emerging artists to photograph, design, and create original paintings from start to finish. Through months of artistic exploration, each artist developed a personal interpretation of the city, resulting in a collection that celebrates the beauty, character, and everyday moments of Sandy Springs.
Experience the city through twenty unique artistic perspectives and celebrate the creativity of our local arts community.
The exhibit will be on display at the Abernathy Art Center from August 28 to October 26, 2026
Please RSVP to dina.chumney@artss.org
DFAA LEADERSHIP TEAM 2026–2028
DFAA Officers
President: Lynne Joffe
1st Vice President, President Elect: Harriette Perlstein
2nd Vice President: Joan Weiss
Secretary: Mary Phillips
Treasurer: Karen Peay
DFAA Committee Chairpersons
Barn Paint Days: Janette Worley
Corners Outreach: Mary Phillips
EBlast Communications: Jenny Kalmin
Hospitality: Queenie Ross
Membership: Joan Weiss
Newsletter Editor: Susan Gallo
Online Directory: Joan Weiss & Susan Gallo
Programs & Workshops: Harriette Perlstein
Printed Brochure: Tim Minton
Publicity: Sharon Weiss
Social Media: Naomi Garcia
Webmaster: Susan Gallo
Exhibit Chairpersons
External Exhibit Coordinator: Julie Marshall
Berkshire-Hathaway: Sharon Weiss
Chupitos Azteca Grille: Julie Marshall
Dunwoody Pediatrics: Tim Minton
Dunwoody Pediatric Dentistry: Claudia Goodman
Judy & Grace Boutique: Terri Henningson
Marriott Perimeter Center: J Marshall & B Riordan
Shallowford Annex: Julie Wedean
Best of the Best 2026 : J Kalmin, S Weiss, L Joffe
Dunwoody Library Hall: L Joffe, H Perlstein, J Kalmin, S Weiss
Fine Art Month (October): Julie Marshall
Sandy Springs Library Gallery: Donna Fitzwater
Sights & Insights 2028: TBD
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