DFAAnews
September 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
“A work of art that did not begin in emotion is not art.” Paul Cezanne
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
September 4 - Monthly Meeting, 9:30
September 11 - Board Meeting, 10:00
September 18 - Open Paint/Create, 11 - 3:00
HELPFUL HINT --- Login is not necessary unless you want to view the member directory.
PRESIDENT'S LETTER
Dear DFAA Members,
​“Don’t think about making art, just get it done. Let everyone else decide if it’s good or bad,
whether they love it or hate it. While they are deciding, make even more art.” Andy Warhol
Lynne and I welcome you back to an exciting year of DFAA creativity. We all have been working to get programs, and events in place for the next four months.
First: Our Dunwoody Library Exhibit is great and it will remain up until Friday, September 27, with pick up and drop off from 10 – 12 o’clock.
Second: At that time, you will drop off your paintings for The Best of the Best Juried Membership Exhibit which will remain in the Dunwoody Library until January. You will hear more about that from Janette Worley and her committee, Claudia Goodman, Beth Berghoff and Sue Behizadeh.
Third: Dunwoody Fine Art Month. You will hear about that from Julie Marshall who has worked all summer securing venues where we will be exhibit our work to make the citizens of the Dunwoody area aware of DFAA and the fantastic work we produce.
Fourth: And, for the first time in many years we are having a workshop. Sharon Weiss will be presenting her very successful Watercolor Pencil Workshop for DFAA Wednesday, October 16, 11:00 – 4:00 at Brook Run Barn. The bargain price for this popular workshop to DFAA members is $40.00 per person. More details are coming, you may begin to sign up now, spaces are limited. Send a check made out to DFAA, PO Box 888567, Dunwoody, GA 30356.
Fifth: We also had a wonderful exhibit at the Sandy Springs Library (Thank you Donna Fitzwater) and it was then replaced by Joan and Sharon Weiss for their two women exhibit for the month of August. Congratulations!! We are very proud of you. Sixth: Our programs for the next three months:
September: program will be sponsored by Binders Art and Framing
October: Kathy Rennell Forbes discussing her art, her art journals and experiences for artist’s adventure and travel
November: Cynthia Frigon discussing her collage technique.
December: Holiday Luncheon on Thursday, December 5, Please, mark your calendars and plan on joining us again at Petite Violette restaurant. Lynne will get you more information.
Joan Weiss/Donna Fitzwater and the Sights & Insights committee met this summer and that exhibit is moving along, as well.
Thanks to all, who worked this summer to make the beginning of this biennium successful. We are grateful for all you have done.
We are looking forward to seeing you Wednesday, September 4th at the North Shallowford Annex: 9:30 social time, meeting at 10:00 and program beginning at 10:40. Please, bring a guest who you think would benefit from all that we do to promote art and the joy that we experience, from being our creative selves.
Barbara Riordan, President
Lynne Joffe, Co - President
UPCOMING EVENTS
September Presentation
DFAA's friend Howard Krinsky, who owns Binders, is graciously sponsoring our DFAA program, Wednesday, September 4. Paul Straquadine, with Dixon company, will be our presenter. Howard Krinsky highly recommends him as an excellent speaker and he will discuss the history and flagship products from each brand. He will bring samples and they will be raffled off, at the end of his presentation. There is more, but you will need to come to the meeting to get the answers. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting, 9:30 social, 10:00 business meeting and 10:40 Paul Straquadine discussing the company he represents and the products we need to fulfill our creativity.
Dunwoody Fine Art Month Returns!!!
Dunwoody Fine Art Month, began by promoting the “new city of Dunwoody”. The artists of Dunwoody Fine Art Association join with some of the Dunwoody businesses and display their artwork. It is celebrated during the month of October with a focus on the arts. Throughout the month of October, again this year, this inspiring event will bring an awareness of the way everyone expresses their reaction to subject matter differently, yet maybe they see things similarly too! The artwork by artists from DFAA can be seen in many of the businesses in Dunwoody who will be sharing their walls for all to enjoy! The businesses include healthcare providers, law and real estate offices, as well as restaurants, educators and personal care providers. Join us at a reception to be held at Marlow’s Tavern in Dunwoody. It will be held on their covered patio on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 from 4-5:30 pm. 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. This wonderful event will be one way of exposing art to the community of Dunwoody and its surrounding neighbors.
Best of The Best Juried Member Exhibition
Get your work ready for the annual Best of the Best exhibition at the Dunwoody library. Bring your work to the library on September 27 from 10am -12pm for the juried event.
Cost to participate is $10 for one piece and $15 for two. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place by our juror, Alan Mothner, CEO of the Spruill Center for the Arts. The Best of The Best exhibition will begin during Dunwoody Fine Art Month.
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.
Date, Time and Venue: Wednesday, October 16 from 11 am to 4 pm at the Barn in Brook Run Park
Cost: $40 payable to DFAA by check or cash. Bring payment to September 4 meeting or send check to DFAA, P.O. Box 888567, Dunwoody, GA 30356
Supply List: Set of watercolor pencils 24 or larger, pad of 9" x 12" watercolor paper 140 lb., clean eraser, #2 pencil, ruler, one or two watercolor brushes, paper towels, and cup for water. Optional: Micron or waterproof India ink quality Pitt pen and reference photos. Sharon has a file of reference photos, or we may find subject matter to paint within the garden area. If you want to try watercolor pencils without buying any supplies, bring $5 cash to the workshop, and Sharon will provide you with all supplies. Bring lunch or a snack. For more information, please email Sharon at pastelsharon@yahoo.com
EXHIBITIONS
Shallowford Annex Changeout October 30
The work hung at t he 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.
DFAA at Sandy Springs Library
The Sandy Springs Library hosted an adventure themed exhibit during the summer. There were 18 pieces by 8 artists. A People's Choice award will be awarded at the September meeting.
Weiss & Weiss at Sandy Springs Library
Joan and Sharon were offered the chance to have a joint exhibit of their work at the Sandy Springs library during the month of August. Congratulations to both of you! We all hope there were lots of sales!
ARTISTS CORNER
DFAA Sales at the Dunwoody Nature Center
Of the 26 pieces of art that were accepted, six pieces of member artwork were sold at the Monarchs and Margaritas Art Show in May. Congrats on your sales!
Pat Webster - "Memories'
Betsy Cozine - "Rocks and Trees"
Elma Orr - "Lavender Farm"
Gloria Lapin - "Floral Royalty"
Lynne Joffe - "Morning Guest", "Foggy Morning at the Lake"
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.​
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.
Art Installation by Joan Monroe
This summer Joan designed and created a mosaic at the Plymouth Community (UCC) Church in Piedmont, CA - "the church of jazz and justice as many famous musicians call it their home church". The following are her comments.
"The mosaic is called Ribbons of Spirit as it represents Pentecost and uses the three colors of Pentecost as its base - Red/yellow/orange. But it actually represents so much more than Pentecost. It took nine months from start to finish. I (half) jokingly called it my immortality.
Embedded in the mosaic are pieces from many of the congregation as I wanted the work to be a part of them.
Some small pieces in the mosaic tell meaningful stories that are known only to the individual members and myself. Some of the pieces still make me cry when I think of them and I am told this is true of those individuals as well. It is a mosaic done in love - love for the people, love for the place, love for the art.
I was more than honored to find out from some of the people who walk the mosaic have sworn it has the power to heal. Love does heal.
Susan Proctor
Susan recently sold these two paintings to a fan of her work.
Corners Outreach Fall Project
Mary Phillips has arranged for a fall project with the children at Corner's Outreach for October 8, 4 - 6 pm. For information contact Mary at maryphil@bellsouth.net. More details to come when they are available.
DFAA LEADERSHIP TEAM 2024 - 2026
DFAA Officers
President: Barbara Riordan
Co - President: Lynne Joffe
1st Vice President: Joan Monroe, Programs
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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
Sandy Springs Library Gallery: Donna Fitzwater
Sights & Insights 2025: Joan Weiss
Shallowford Annex: Joan Monroe
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