DFAAnews
October 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
"To create one’s own world takes courage." Georgia O'Keeffe
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IMPORTANT DATES
October 1 - Fine Art Month Begins
October 7 - Monthly Meeting, 9:30
October 14 - Board Meeting 11:00
October 21 - Open Paint/Create, 11:00 - 3
Direct inquiries to the DFAAnews editor:
Susan Gallo suegallo@comcast.net
Deadline for news items - 15th of each month
PRESIDENT'S LETTER
"To create one’s own world takes courage." - Georgia O'Keeffe
Dear DFAA Members -
Welcome to fall, when leaves change color and cooler temperature return. It’s time to dust off your paints and venture outside. Take time to go up to Blue Ridge and savour all the apples and those little apple pies that I can’t resist.
My leadership team has put together a wonderful roster of talented presenters.
We have October fine art month to celebrate Dunwoody becoming a city, and how important art is to the community. Our artwork will be displayed in businesses all across Dunwoody. Everyone is invited to the opening reception at Chupito’s
For those watercolor painters among us we have Pam Wetzel’s watercolor class on October 28th at the barn.
Come join the adventure.
President, Lynne Joffe
UPCOMING EVENTS
October Presenter - Anita Stewart
Anita, also know as the brush lady, will bring brushes for us to purchase and also speak about her work.
Anita Stewart grew up in Memphis, received her BFA from the University of Memphis, and later received her ESL certification from GA State. She taught art in public and private schools for many years. In 1999 she formed
Anita's ArtsCool in Buford which she operated along with other art teachers until 2013.
From 2007 to 2024 she traveled to 11 different countries to explore art and culture. During this time she was an artist in residence in Panama, Australia, New Zealand, and Mexico. She lives in her art museum house in Suwanee, where she has surrounded herself and her family with art she has exhibited in other countries, universities, the GA Capitol, and various art venues in the Atlanta area for over 40 years. She believes in art from your heart!!
Learn more on her website anitastewartgallery.com
October is Dunwoody Fine Art Month!
Fine Art Month is off to a running start with lots of venues!
We will kick off Fine Art Month with a reception at Chupitos Azteca Grille on Tuesday, October 6 from 5:30-7:00, 1412 Dunwoody Village Pkwy. The band, District 5, will be back to entertain us again this year. Alan Mothner (CEO of Spruill Center of the Arts) will speak on the importance of the arts in our community. Appetizers will be provided by Chupitos.
A closing reception will be held at D. Gallery, near Fresh Market October 25, 2pm-4pm. (NOTE: The date is wrong on the Venue PDF). Selected artists will display their work and all are invited to Meet the Artists and enjoy wine and appetizers. All art will be for sale.
Pdfs of the DFAM venues and artists on display are below.
Fall Events 2026
We have many exciting events planned for the fall. Here are just a few of them:
Friday October 2: Boutique Gallery at the Dunwoody Woman’s Club Home Tour, 10 - 2 at 8050 Nesbitt Ferry Rd.
Tuesday October 6: DFAM kickoff reception at Chupito's Azteca Grille, 5:30 - 7:30,1412 Dunwoody Village Pkwy
Thursday October 22: Tentative 6:30 start. 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. A representative from the Artist Brush Collections by Willow Wolfe will speak to us as well.
Sunday October 25: DFAM closing reception at Dunwoody Gallery, 2:00 - 4:00
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
Boutique Gallery at the Dunwoody Home Tour
As part of our celebration of Fine Art Month Dunwoody Woman’s Club has invited us to host a Boutique Gallery at their 8050 Nesbitt Ferry home, October 2 from 10 - 2:00.
There will be a variety of work for sale from paintings to jewelry to floor cloths and more. And plein air artists at work on site at at the Nesbitt Ferry home and at 1317 Mill Gate Drive. Come and support our artists!
EXHIBITIONS
EXHIBIT CHANGEOUT DATES
Berkshire-Hathaway - 9/28 10:00
Blooms - Saturday 9/26 2:00
Chupitos Azteca Grille - 9/23 9:30
Dunwoody Library - BoB Submissions 9/30 10:00
Dunwoody Pediatrics - Contact Tim
Dunwoody Pediatric Dentistry - 9/28 11:30
Judy & Grace Boutique - TBD
Marriott Perimeter Center - Sept 28 9:30, Julie 8:30
Shallowford Annex - October 7 at our meeting
Sandy Springs Library - TBD
Contacts listed under chairpersons below.
The Best of the Best Opens 9/30 (BoB!)
DFAA’s annual member's juried show affectionately known as the BoB is up and running. Intake and judging took place on September 30 by Alan Mothner, CEO of the Spruill Art Center. The accepted pieces are now hanging in the Dunwoody Library Hall for the community to view. Congratulations to all who had work accepted and to our award winners!
DFAA Is Everywhere!
Not only will our member work be hanging in the BoB exhibit and our permanent venues, we will have work all around Dunwoody as you will see in the pdfs attached above!
ARTISTS CORNER
Thanks to Tom Williams
Tom, the sculptor who created the History of Dunwoody relief sculpture for the Donaldson-Bannister Farm House was our September presenter. His slide show featured many different styles and materials but focused on contemporary wooden pieces that were phenomenal.
Tom's presentation was followed by a visit to the farm house to view the diorama in person and enjoy a lunch from Jersey Mike's. To view Tom's work go to
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
Terri Henningson Sold this painting from the Dunwoody library. And in other news...Terry is teaching classes at Dunwoody Baptist Church to help the church community there.
Pat Webster curently has an exhibit of 14 pieces of her work at Dunwoody Methodist church.
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.
DFAA Business the members voted in September to approve the update of our bylaws.
Sharon Weiss will be teaching "Paint Your Best Landscape in Any Medium" at the Spruill Arts Center on Sunday, 10/18/2026 through 11/8/2026 (4 sessions) from 1:00 to 4:00.
Welcome New Member
Caryn Bern ebernstudio@comcast.net
Sandy Teepen recently learned that her quilt collage 'Chasing My Dreams' has been accepted in the Great Wisconsin Quilt Show in Madison Wisconsin. Congrats!
Joan Weiss has four pieces of art in the annual Genesis XXXII exhibit, the longest running member show of Roswell Fine Art Alliance. The show runs through November 17th at the ACE Gallery, 9100 Fouts Road.
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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