Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Whitewater Arts Alliance.
SUMMER 2022 13TH ANNUAL FRAN ACHEN COMPETITION CALL FOR ART
Sponsored by Whitewater Arts Alliance
Information at: www.whitewaterarts.org/fran-achen-2022
We are pleased to announce that the 2022 Fran Achen Photography Competition will return to the Cultural Arts Center in both its traditional in-gallery display format and online virtual show. In-person opening reception and award announcement will be Sunday, July 3 at 1 p.m. in the CAC.
The 2021 Fran Achen Show saw a number of changes. Some of these were improvements and some
were precautionary measures made necessary by the pandemic. With local mandates of masking lifted,
we hope to see participants in-person once more. Precautions are on an individual basis: masks are not
required but are not frowned upon either.
ON WITH THE SHOW!
Open to all photographers, from amateur to professional artists of all ages are invited to exhibit their
photography at the 13th Annual Fran Achen Photography Competition to be displayed in July.
Jeff McDonald, chair of the show and Whitewater Arts Alliance board member, said, “The Fran Achen
show is truly one of the highlights of the year. Fran Achen was an exceptional photographer and his
catalog of images continues to inspire. This show, organized in his honor, is an excellent opportunity to
showcase the outstanding work created by both established and aspiring area photographers. I am
always excited to see the many ways these artists interpret the world through their images. Viewing each
year’s collection is a real treat. ”
AWARDS
Best of Show Award: ($125)
Second Place Award: ($100)
Third Place Award: ($75)
Outstanding Youth Award: ($50)
Viewers’ Choice Award: ($50)
KEY DATES
Entries & Fees Due: Thursday, June 16 by 11:59 p.m.
Awards Announcement: Sunday, July 3 at CAC Gallery 2 p.m.
Viewers’ Choice Award Announcement: Sunday, July 31
Photo Drop-Off: Monday, June 27 and Tuesday June 28 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Photo Pick-Up: Sunday, July 31 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Whitewater Arts Alliance
13th Annual Fran Achen Photography Competition
July 1 – 31, 2022
Cultural Arts Center
402 West Main Street
Whitewater WI 53190
Full information including rules and entry forms available at: www.whitewaterarts.org/fran-achen-2022
For other questions please contact the event’s chairperson, Jeff McDonald, at waa.franachen@gmail.com
Big thanks to our sponsor, First Citizens State Bank.
