DFAAnews
May 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
"Photography takes an instant out of time, altering life by holding it still." Dorothea Lange
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
May 6 - Spring Luncheon, 11:00
May 20 - Board Meeting 11:00
May 20 - Open Paint/Create, 11:00 - 3
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“There is no retirement for an artist, it’s your way of living so there is no end to it.” Henry Moore
“The world of reality has its limits, the world of imagination is boundless.” Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Dear DFAA Members -
Well, this is the end of the 2024-2026 biennium and you should be extremely proud of your achievements. We have had interesting and energizing programs and workshops, we established nine venues in which we are exhibiting our art and we have had two Best of the Best Exhibits and a very successful Sights & Insights exhibit. We have had more of you participating in our activities and for that I personally am very grateful. Thank you for your participation, it takes all of us. Going forward to the 2026 – 2028 biennium you have great leaders with which to move forward. Lynne and the rest of the board will lead you to new and exciting endeavors. I can’t wait to see them.
Thank you for allowing me to lead you these past two years and understanding the perils that I faced this past year. I appreciate your understanding and your support. I am looking forward to watching DFAA prosper under our new leadership. Please support them and remember to participate. Little gestures help, bringing refreshments, helping to hang an exhibit, making phone calls, and assisting wherever you can. I am not going anywhere, I will still be around assisting wherever I can. I will be painting more, doing more traveling and enjoying our meetings and programs.
Take care and happy painting,
Barbara
PRESIDENT'S LETTER
The 2026 - 2027 DFAA Directory is now online for all site members
Spring Luncheon
Thanks to Tim Minton for again offering his home for the site of our spring luncheon. We will meet at 11:00am at Tim's house in Dunwoody. The address and more info are in the eBlast. There will be an email containing Signup Genius for those who were not at the April meeting. We are asking for salads and desserts again. DFAA will provide a ham and a turkey breast plus drinks, bread and paper products.
We will be honoring Barbara Riordan for multiple terms as DFAA president and installing our new slate of officers at the luncheon. Thanks to the following people:
President - Lynne Joffe
1st VP/President Elect - Harriette Perlstein
2nd VP/ Membership - Traci Kruger
Treasurer - Karen Peay
Secretary - Mary Phillips
Jenny, Sharon and I (your editor) would like to say it is our pleasure to continue to help out the organization as well.
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.
Brookrun Park
4770 N Peachtree Rd
Dunwoody, GA 30338
Questions? Call/text Janette Worley - see the directory for her phone number.
Reception at Atlanta Marriott
A lovely reception with original artwork for sale and live music on the patio was enjoyed on a recent Tuesday evening at Atlanta Marriott Perimeter. The Marriott served nice appetizers and drinks which were enjoyed by several Marriott guests and Dunwoody Fine Art Association artists who shared information about their work to the viewers.
The general manager and catering manager have more events planned as well. There will be Bridge and card gaming competitions, along with another Meet the Artists.
The next Meet the Artists and Music event will be the last Tuesday in April, April 28, from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. New original artwork by local artists will have just been hung so come pick a piece of art to buy for your beach condo, house or gifts! There will be live music and drinks at the Marriott bar. Hope to see you there!
Atlanta Marriott Perimeter, 246 Perimeter Center Parkway
Corners Outreach
Mary Phillips sent a photo of the materials the children received to work with in April. As she said, a little touch of joy was in each bag.
For volunteer opportunities starting again next fall please contact Mary Phillips: maryphil@bellsouth.net or see the directory for her phone number. Corners Outreach takes place at the Crossroads Church of Dunwoody at 4805 Tilly Mill Road.
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. DFAA will be supplying the easels.
• The submission process will be by JPG sent to the following email address: caesura205@yahoo.com.
• Submission deadline: May 10, 2026
• The maximum size for artwork on table easels is 16” x 20”
• The maximum size for artwork on floor easels is 30” x 30”
Submission process:
• Each DFAA member may submit up to two artworks for consideration. Include the dimensions of your work. All artwork may not be accepted.
For much more information please refer to the attached pdf.
Sandy Springs Library
Info and Submission Form
Dunwoody Fine Art Month Planning Begins
We will be showing and hopefully selling our original artwork in some local businesses in Dunwoody this fall.
The city has been supporting this since we became a city.
As always we will be using the businesses walls to showcase our artwork which is for sale for the month of October.
We will kick off our Fine Art Month with a reception at Chupito’s. If you’d be willing to coordinate/captain a venue please let Julie know by the May luncheon.
Chupito's Patio Pop Up
Friday, June 19, 4:30-7:00pm
Artists must be present with their artwork.
Artwork priced $150 and below can be prints, originals, matted or unframed but in a cellophane covering.
Text or call Julie Marshall to sign up to participate in this event. Julie's contact info is in the directory and the eBlast.
UPCOMING EVENTS
EXHIBITIONS
EXHIBIT CHANGEOUT DATES
Berkshire-Hathaway - April 16, 10am
Chupitos Azteca Grille - 3/26
Dunwoody Library - April 9, 10-12
Dunwoody Pediatrics - May luncheon at Tim's
Dunwoody Pediatric Dentistry - April 27, 11:00
Judy & Grace Boutique - TBD
Marriott Perimeter Center - April 28, 9:30
Shallowford Annex - April 1, after our meeting
Contacts listed under chairpersons below.
Dunwoody Libary Hall New exhibit at the Dunwoody Library. Come see the beautiful artwork and vote for People’s Choice. Exhibit will be on view through June.
ARTISTS CORNER
Interested in Joining a Plein Air Painting Group?
We could get together once or twice a month to paint outdoors. Any medium welcome.
Come to an organizational meeting Wednesday April 15 at 11:00 at the Brook Run Barn, stay and paint too.
Interested but can’t come to the meeting?
Questions? Contact Harriette Perlstein at hperlstein68@gmail.com
Art Lover...
This note was in the People's Choice box at the Dunwoody Library. Thanks to our admirerer!!
Thanks to Pam Wetzel
Pam shared her fresh, original style with us at the April meeting. She showed us how she combines ink sketching with vibrant watercolors. Her presentation showed her personal approach of refusing to “stay within the lines.”
2026 - 2027 Directory
The new directory is now online. If you are a site member you may access it. If you are not a current member with a login please request login approval from the website. Only DFAA members may access the directory.
See You in September!
The NEWS takes a break over the summer. Hope everyone has a lovely, safe and creative summer!
DFAA LEADERSHIP TEAM 2026 - 2028
DFAA Officers
President: Lynne Joffe
1st Vice President, President Elect: Harriette Perlstein
2nd Vice President: Traci Kruger
Secretary: Mary Phillips
Treasurer: Karen Peay
DFAA Committee Chairpersons
Barn Paint Days: Janette Worley
Corners Outreach: Mary Phillips
EBlast Communications: Jenny Kalmin
Hospitality: Lynne Joffe
Membership: Traci Kruger
Newsletter Editor: Susan Gallo
Online Directory: Traci Kruger
Programs & Workshops: Harriette Perlstein
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: Julie Marshall & Barbara Riordan
Sandy Springs Library Gallery: Donna Fitzwater
Sights & Insights 2028: TBD
Shallowford Annex: Julie Wedean
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