Dunwoody Art Commission

The Dunwoody Art Commission develops policies, procedures and guidelines to implement the City’s Public Art Implementation Plan, reviews and approves public art and carries out other duties outlined in the Public Art Ordinance.

Meetings

The Dunwoody Art Commission meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 a.m.  Meetings are held at Dunwoody City Hall in the City Manager Room: 4800 Ashford Dunwoody Road; Dunwoody, GA 30338

Members

Commission members serve 3-year terms.

• Jim Cramer - Term expires 12/31/24 
• Alicia Fowler - Term expires 12/31/26
• Bobbe Gillis - Term expires 12/31/26
• Bob Lavender - Term expires 12/31/24
• Mary Michael- Term expires 12/31/24
• Tina Walden- Term expires 12/31/26
• Howard Wertheimer (Chair) - Term expires 12/31/26

High School Ex-officio Members

• Samantha Borden

You may contact the Dunwoody Art Commission via Email. 

The City of Dunwoody embraces Public Art and encourages its citizens to implement art to be enjoyed and appreciated by the community.  Any Dunwoody property owner, leaseholder of a property in Dunwoody, non-profit organization located in Dunwoody, or artist living or employed in Dunwoody may submit an application for a Public Art installation in the City of Dunwoody.  Public art should adhere to the goals listed below from the Public Art Implementation Plan.

Vision - Public art will take the emerging City of Dunwoody to the next level, connecting the community and visitors through a colorful, fun and explorable collection of art and gatherings.  

Goals 
• Improve the city’s visual appearance, especially places where people gather, landmarks and infrastructure. 
• Enhance connectivity — physical, social and cultural. 
• Create a place that is active, fun, vibrant, livable, engaging and explorable — a place where families want to live, where employees plan to stay after work, and where everyone wants to visit because they know they can find something interesting. 
• Change perceptions of the city; reflect its growing creative energy. 
• Create a sense of pride and welcoming. 
 
Locations – Priority areas for public are.  Dunwoody is diverse in its different districts and neighborhoods. Public art approaches should be tailored to the needs and character of each of these areas.  The Public Art Implementation Plan indicates areas of the city that are appropriate for public art: • Perimeter Center • Georgetown • Jett Ferry • Mt. Vernon • Winters Chapel • Dunwoody Village • City Parks

Steps to complete application

Step 1: Prepare and submit required documents – Complete and check off list of required documents in the application, scan and email.  The documents may be reviewed by various City of Dunwoody departments including Economic Development, Community Development, Parks and Recreation, and Public Works for completeness and feasibility.

Step 2: Approval - Once the application is complete, the application will go to the Dunwoody Art Commission.  They will consider the Public Art Application at the next regular meeting which occurs every 1st Wednesday of the month at 5:00pm or at a special called meeting.

Step 3: Decision and Follow-Up - Once approved, the applicant will be given additional instructions to proceed.