Dunwoody’s Economic Development Department partnered with Dunwoody High School to add a creative touch to the Dunwoody Village this summer.
Dunwoody, GA – May 23, 2022 – The City of Dunwoody is unveiling a new temporary public art program called the Storefront Art Exhibit, which features pieces by Dunwoody High School students and the DHS National Art Honor Society. Their work will be on display in the windows of businesses in the Dunwoody Village for up to three months.
“We are grateful that such a talented group of students submitted designs,” said Dunwoody Business and Cultural Development Manager Rosemary Watts. “We’re also thankful to the teachers who embraced this idea and poured their hearts into helping these students become better artists.”
A total of 30 students from Dunwoody High School submitted creative and competitive designs in April. Business owners and managers then ranked their preferred artwork, and the ten pieces with the highest points were chosen for this inaugural display. Those ten pieces were also approved by the Dunwoody Art Commission. The City awarded selected students $300 for materials and work.
Link to the project website with an interactive map of art.
“We have a dynamic trio of teachers in our visual arts department, and what they have done to lead these students is amazing,” said DHS Principal Tom Bass. “Anytime our students can be highlighted in the Dunwoody community, it’s a win-win. We’re so proud of these kids.”
The canvas pieces are being placed in storefront windows. Here is a list of selected students and the businesses where their art will be displayed:
Ana Blas-Manuel at Cinnaholic, Anabelen Reyes Alvarado at NFA Burger, Clayton Weseman at Scenthound, Hannah Hazen at Dr. Christine Scott Dentistry, Jenna Prass at Riley Salon, NAHS at Former Carlton’s Dunwoody Pharmacy, Rocio Arvizu at The Whole Tooth, Shrividya Guru at The Enchanted Forest, Stephanie Orr at Dan and Company Dance Studio, Yulma Silva at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services.
Their teachers were Amy Goertemiller, Catherine Preston and Claire Zimmerman.
“This is the first of what I hope will be extensive partnerships between the City and our schools as it relates to public art,” said Dunwoody Mayor Lynn Deutsch. “Public art is critical in my mind for making Dunwoody a place that people want to linger longer.”
