In October of 2013 eight members of the DFAA applied and were accepted, as a group, into the Brookhaven Arts Festival. The artists rented 3 booth spaces and filled 2 tents with their paintings. This was a new experience for most of the group but they were led by their fearless leader and mentor Gerry Grimes who exhibits in many art festivals each year. With his guidance the weekend turned out to be an incredible experience for all.