DFAAnews
January 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
"The New Year is a painting not yet painted; a path not yet stepped on...” Mehmet Murat ildan
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
January 7 - Monthly Meeting, 9:30
January 14 - Board Meeting 11:00
January 21 - Open Paint/Create, 11:00 - 3
January 31 - Sights & Insights Opening, 1:30
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“Art must be an expression of love or it is nothing.” - Paul Chagall
“If I create from the heart, nearly everything works; if from the head, almost nothing.” - Marc Chagall
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Dear DFAA Members - Happy New Year!
Marc Chagall spoke to me this month, I hope that his words resonate with you, as well.
I cannot express how proud I am of you, we have 30 DFAA members who have entered Sights & Insights. Your involvement in this exhibition is to be applauded. We have over 150 paintings being juried, good luck to all of you.
Also, coming up we have the nominating committee getting ready to select the slate of officers for the 2026-2028 biennium. Please, remember that we are a volunteer organization where we all need to play a part. Please consider being an officer or being involved in a committee. We are only as strong as our participation in DFAA.
We have Sandy Teepen, Fiber Artist presenting the program for us Wednesday, January 7. She tells me she would like to share with you her work, style and how she makes her beautiful quilts in an informal communal setting where you are up close and personal. I have had great conversations with Sandy and I am looking forward to meeting her and seeing her work.
See you all soon and again, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Barbara and Lynne
PRESIDENT'S LETTER
Sights & Insights Notifications - 1/6
Our juror, Veronica Hogan was busy reviewing all of the work submitted for our 2026 juried exhibition. Artists who submitted work will receive notification of acceptance (or not) on or around January 6th.
The opening reception will be Saturday, January 31,
1:30-4:00pm at Abernathy Arts Center. For much more information see below or go to dfaa2026.artcall.org
Please see the ARTISTS CORNER for the event flyer.
It's Time to Renew Your Membership
The deadline for all current members to renew your membership dues is the last day of February. That includes those who joined for the reduced rate in the fall. Click on the link below to pay online by selecting the "Buy Now" button for the $60 annual payment.
UPCOMING EVENTS
January Presentation - Sandy Teepen
At 87 years old, fabric artist Sandy Teepen continues to create and exhibit with remarkable energy and passion,
transforming fabric into vivid stories of color, texture, and memory.
Teepen’s quilted collages blend traditional quilting techniques with bold contemporary design, reflecting her lifelong fascination with color and texture. A former costume assistant for major theaters including the Guthrie and the Missouri Repertory, Teepen has spent more than three decades exploring the expressive possibilities of textiles, drawing inspiration from the fabrics friends bring her from around the world.
Surrounded by swatches, art books, and mementos in her Midtown Atlanta studio, she continues to craft wall hangings and custom pieces that connect memory and material — proof that creativity, like her stitches, only strengthen with time. If you would like to see her exhibited work it will be available at Gallery 1740 beginning 11/21.
EXHIBITIONS
EXHIBIT CHANGEOUT DATES
Berkshire-Hathaway - January 21, 10:00 am
Chupitos - TBD, Julie Marshall
Dunwoody Library - January 7, 1:00 pm
Shallowford Annex - February 4, after our meeting
Sights & Insights Opens January 31st
Thank you to Veronica Hogan for being the juror for our exhibit. Award winning work will be pictured in the February NEWS.
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Be sure to attend the awards presentation and opening reception on Saturday, January 31 from 1:30 - 4:00 PM at Abernathy Arts Center, 254 Johnson Ferry Road, Sandy Springs, GA. (This time has been updated due to a conflict at the gallery.) You do not have to have work in the exhibit to attend! Come and celebrate your friends work!
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Veronica Hogan will do a discussion of the work on Saturday, February 21st from 2:00 - 3:30 PM. All are invited. We look forward to hearing her viewpoint.
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Thank you to all who entered and good luck!
Members should pick up their BoB pieces from the library at 1:00 after the January meeting. You may bring 2 pieces to hang for the changeout. Contact Barbara Riordan with questions briordan@comcast.net
For Berkshire-Hathaway info contact Sharon Weiss at pastelsharon@yahoo.com​
ARTISTS CORNER
The Roswell Fine Arts Alliance would again like to invite you to participate in their 13th Annual Juried Invitational Show entitled, People, Places and Thingamabobs to be held from January 30 through April 11, 2026, at Westside Market. Our jurist will be nationally known, local Atlanta artist Madeline Beck, who will award ribbons and cash prizes.
Please find all information related to the event, including Prospectus and Entry Forms, on our People, Places, & Thingamabobs web page (rfaa.org/ppt). The deadline to enter is January 16th.
The Reception and Awards Presentation will be on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Westside Market from 2:00 – 3:30pm.
If you have any questions please contact Sherry Hardage at sherry.hardage@gmail.com
Go to the ARTISTS tab... here on our website, 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.
1:30 - 4:00pm
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
Art Venues Director: 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: J Kalmin, S Weiss, L Joffe
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: L Joffe and B Riordan
Shallowford Annex: Lois Shingler & Julie Wedean
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