DFAAnews
October 2024
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
“Creativity takes courage.” Henri Matisse
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
October 2 - Monthly Meeting, 9:30
October 9 - Board Meeting, 11:00
October 16 - Sharon Weiss workshop, 11 - 4
HELPFUL HINT --- Login is not necessary unless you want to view the member directory.
PRESIDENT'S LETTER
“The chief enemy of creativity is good sense.” Pablo Picasso
Dear DFAA Members,
Happy Fall Painting where creativity can flow with an abundance of inspiration from Mother Nature. DFAA has so many wonderful things happening in October. And, we can begin with our members juried exhibit “The Best of the Best.” NEW DATE AND TIME. Please drop off your paintings at the Dunwoody Library from 11:00 – 1:00, Friday, October 4th. If you have a painting at the Library you need to pick it up at this time. The BoB will remain at the Library until January. The exact date for pickup will be made available soon.
Next is Dunwoody Fine Art Month. Everyone has their packets from Julie Marshall and we are ready to go. All art will be hung before October 1 in over 20 businesses in Dunwoody. We have a great reception planned for us by Julie at Marlow’s Wednesday, October 30, 2024 from 4-5:30. We hope that all of our DFAA members will support the 20+ artists that have participated in Dunwoody Fine Art Month and visit the venues and attend the reception at Marlow’s on Wednesday, October 30.
Well, you asked for workshops and we are delivering. Sharon Weiss who has taught at Spruill for over 20 years has graciously volunteered to hold a workshop on her very popular and well attended workshop on “Painting with Watercolor Pencils” at an extremely low cost of $40.00 and if you need supplies Sharon will provide them for you for a minimal cost of $5:00 to DFAA members, only. We still have room for a few more. Wednesday, October 16 – 11:00 – 4:00.
And, you also asked for a program by Kathy Renell Forbes. Kathy will be providing the program at our Wednesday, October 2 meeting. She has provided workshops internationally as well as here in the United States and teaches locally. She has participated in the prestigious Olmsted Plein air competitions six times. We have a fantastic program to look forward to and we hope you will join us at the DFAA meeting Wednesday, October 2 beginning at 9:30 for social time.
In the meantime, happy painting.
Barbara and Lynne - President and Co-President DFAA
UPCOMING EVENTS
October Presentation Kathy Rennell Forbes
Kathy will share her lover of painting, teaching and traveling waith us on Wednesday, October 2nd.
Kathy earned her BFA in Art/Art Education at the University of Georgia just as the State decided that they would not offer art & music in the public schools.
She pivoted to a corporate jobs at Citicorp and IBM before exiting to raise their two children as her husband’s career required more international travel.
Kathy was thrilled to resume art classes once a week and painting more at home as the children grew. She started teaching adults at local art centers and selling more of her work. She also returned to painting en plein air and entering local competitions. Kathy was an invited artist to Olmsted Plein Air in 2017 and has been invited to all six Olmsted Georgia Color competitions.
Eventually Kathy added workshops around the southeast and was then invited to teach internationally in Italy.
She has taught there multiple times along with Cuba, France, Spain and across the USA. She looks forward to sharing her insights and journals with us.
Dunwoody Fine Art Month Celebration
The public is invited to our reception Wednesday October 30, 4:00 pm to 5:30 on the covered patio at Marlow’s in Dunwoody. Marlow’s is providing 3 large apps and if anyone would like to get anything in addition, they will be responsible for their bill. Tipping is encouraged. Art will be discussed by the artists who will let you inside the process behind their work. An artist will also reflect on why art is important in the community.
Best of The Best Exhibition is Back On
The BoB Dunwoody Library Show installation is this Friday 10/4 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Please bring your art to the juried show at this time. Entry fees are $10 for one and $15 for two pieces. If you have any questions, call Janette Worley, see the Eblast or the directory for her number.
Watercolor Pencil Workshop by Sharon Weiss Sharon Weiss, DFAA member and long time Spruill Arts Center instructor, will be teaching a watercolor pencil workshop exclusively for DFAA members.
The class is now full. Sharon has contacted all the participants to make sure they have the necessary supplies. Don't forget to bring your lunch or a snack and have a great time learning about painting with watercolor pencils on October 16th from 11 - 4!
Corners Outreach Fall Project
DFAA will do a fall craft with Corners Outreach on Tuesday, October 8 from 4 - 6 at Crossroads Church of Dunwoody. The address is 4805 Tilly Mill Rd, 30360. (Park in the lot behind the church). Contact Mary Phillips for further info: maryphil@bellsouth.net
EXHIBITIONS
Shallowford Annex Changeout October 30
The work hung at the end of August will stay in place through October. The next changeout will by 10am - 12pm on the 30th. If you have any questions contact Joan Monroe via phone (in the directory) or email at: artbyjoan@gmail.com.
By phone: please leave a message as the phone will field numbers not in "contacts". If you leave a message, you will receive a call back as soon as possible.
Dunwoody Fine Art Month
Our members have been busy hanging their work all around the community. See above for info about the reception on October 30th. And look for photos in Nov.
For a list of the venues and participating artists download the pdf below.
2024 Dunwoody Fine Art Month Pamphlet
including list of venues and artists
ARTISTS CORNER
DFAA on Facebook and Instagram
Join our art community on Facebook and Instagram!
Attention, DFAA Members! Our Facebook and Instagram pages are the perfect places to continue the creativity and connection you’ve experienced in our art group.
By joining our page, you’ll have access to:
Featured artist spotlights and showcases
Updates on upcoming events and exhibitions
Be part of an inspiring space where art thrives and creativity knows no bounds. Click “Like” and stay connected with our vibrant art community at https://www.facebook.com/DunwoodyFineArt and Instagram @DFAA_NorthGeorgia. Let’s keep the inspiration flowing!
How to Find the Directory and Other DFAA Documents Online
A few new members have mentioned they weren't sure where to find information concerning our framing guidelines and other important information. The DFAA Directory, Standing Rules & Procedures and our Bylaws are all available as PDFs on our DIRECTORY page which can be found under the ARTISTS menu on our website - dunwoodyfineart.org. Members may access that page by creating a login and then being approved by the Webmaster. This is the only page that requires a login as we consider our members personal information to be private.
Sharon Weiss has created a pdf walking you through the process. You may download it below.
Share Your Art on our Social Media Pages
We’d love to feature your amazing work on our Facebook and Instagram pages! If you’d like to see your art showcased, please send your images our way.
Here’s how:
Send Your Images: Email your artwork to kruger.traci@gmail.com
Include Details: Provide a brief description of your piece, including the title, medium, and any inspiration behind it.
Provide Images for Shows: If you are in a show be sure to send a clean image for our publicity.
Let’s celebrate your creativity and share it with our community! We can’t wait to see what you’ve been working on.
Jenny Kalmin in Dunwoody Gallery
Jenny was contacted by Dawn Tresh, owner of Dunwoody Gallery in Dunwoody Village.
Dawn saw one of Jenny's paintings at the Dunwoody Library and said she would like to display it in her gallery and asked to see some other samples of her work. Jenny took some pieces over and 3 were selected for display. Per Jenny, "So you never know who sees your work!!"
Thanks to Binders and The Dixon Company
Thanks to Howard Krinsky, of Binders, and Paul Straquadine, with Dixon company, for sharing samples and lots of great information at their September presentation.
Painting Sales!
Gloria Lapin sold 3 paintings in the current Dunwoody library exhibit. One of the paintings is pictured below.
Welcome New Members
Billie Williams williamsb2@bellsouth.net
Linda Bain baindross@gmail.com
Anne Trask annetrask@bellsouth.net
Gayathri Rajamani gayathri.umesh@gmail.com
How to download the DFAA directory in order to print.
DFAA LEADERSHIP TEAM 2024 - 2026
DFAA Officers
President: Barbara Riordan
Co - President: Lynne Joffe
1st Vice President: Joan Monroe, Programs
2nd Vice President: Traci Kruger, Membership
Secretary: Harriette Perlstein
Treasurer: Karen Peay
DFAA Committee Chairpersons
Barn Paint Days: Janette Worley
EBlast Communications: Jenny Kalmin
Hospitality: TBD
Membership: Traci Kruger
Newsletter Editor: Susan Gallo
Online Directory: Susan Gallo
Parliamentarian: TBD
Programs & Workshops: Joan Monroe
Printed Brochure: Tim Minton
Publicity: Sharon Weiss
Social Media: Traci Kruger
Webmaster: Susan Gallo
Exhibit Chairpersons
Art in the Park: TBD
Best of the Best: Janette Worley
Dunwoody Library Hall: Joan Monroe
Dunwoody Fine Art Month: Julie Marshall
Sandy Springs Library Gallery: Donna Fitzwater
Sights & Insights 2025: Joan Weiss & Donna Fitzwater
Shallowford Annex: Joan Monroe
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