WHERE BUSINESS, ART, & CULTURE CONVERGE.

our mission

Create Dunwoody’s mission is to foster a vibrant and thriving arts and culture scene as a catalyst for sustainable economic growth in the city of Dunwoody. We believe in the transformative power of artistic expression and cultural exchange to enrich the lives of our community members, stimulate local businesses and attract visitors.

We envision a future where the city of Dunwoody is recognized as a thriving hub of arts, culture, and creative innovation that drives sustainable economic development and enhances the quality of life for its residents and visitors.

Together, we will cultivate an economically vibrant city where diverse arts and culture flourish and inspire.

our VISION

our Story

Create Dunwoody is an independent non-profit organization that was founded as a result of the Arts and Culture Master Plan that was adopted by City Council in November 2018. The purpose of the organization was to leverage and promote the arts to increase the quality of life among those who live, work, and play in Dunwoody. Its board consisted of a cross-section of arts, civic, cultural and nature organizations in the city.

2019 - Alan Mothner formed Create Dunwoody as a non-profit organization to fulfill this goal.

2020 - Dunwoody’s Public Art and Implementation Plan described Create Dunwoody’s key public art roles as related to the implementation of public art projects as an Organizational Partner to:

  • Manage the Creative Activations and Mural Catalyst funds.

  • Prioritize, raise funds for and support the implementation of Community Partnership projects.

  • Provide support, as requested, to City Systems and Public-Private Partnership projects.

  • Solicit temporary and/or permanent displays of art in City facilities.

  • Promote public artworks that are created in Dunwoody.

2022 - Three entities provided sponsorship to Create Dunwoody which provided for the hire of its first Executive Director, Jennifer Long. The entities agreed that Create Dunwoody would:

  • Promote local businesses and encourage economic development

  • Co-coordinate events and activations within our commercial districts

  • Curate and present public art projects within our commercial districts

  • Curate and present new festivals and activations within our commercial districts

  • Advocate on behalf of its constituents with respect to a host of public policy, planning and quality of life issues.

2023 - The Create Dunwoody Board of Directors created the current Mission and Vision.

2024 - Rosemary Watts became the new Executive Director.