16th Annual Fran Achen
Juried Photography Exhibition
Call for Art
Submission Period: January 17, 2025 - May 26 2025
The Classic Returns IN 2025 FOR THE 16th edition
— in an expanded Form!!
Contacts
Jeff McDonald, Exhibit Chair - waa.franachen@gmail.com
Kim Adams, WAA Gallery Director - wwartsalliance@gmail.com
Key Dates
Exhibition: Saturday, July 5, 2025 – Sunday, July 27, 2025
Submissions Open: January 17, 2025
Submissions Close/Entry Deadline: Monday, May 26, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: Monday, June 9, 2025
Drop-Off (Prints): Monday, June 30, 2025, 4pm–6pm; Tuesday, June 30, 2025, 4pm–6pm
Pick-Up (Prints): Monday, July 28, 2025, 4pm–6pm
We're excited to announce the 16th iteration of the Fran Achen Juried Photography Exhibition. The traditional, in-gallery, printed photograph format will remain unchanged except for now being named the “Printed Photograph Division”. The new territory (for us) — is an expansion into digital, projected images, which will be called the “Digital Image Division”.
Accepted works in the Printed Photograph Division (Single Theme: Open/General Subject) will be physically displayed in a traditional, in-gallery exhibit and shown in an online exhibition. This is the show we have grown to know and love.
Accepted works in the Digital Image Division (Three Themes: Open/General Subject, Human Interest, and Built Environment) will be projected in-gallery and shown in an online exhibition. This is an exciting, new area that we think will bring in even more superb photography to include in the exhibit. Integrating the projection of digital images into the traditional printed photography exhibit promises an innovative and exciting new gallery experience that you will not want to miss!
Best of Show and Outstanding Youth Awards, in addition to the awards in each of the four themed categories (Open Print, Open Digital, Human Interest Digital, and Built Environment Digital) will be presented.
Entry Process (All Divisions)
Digital photographs must be uploaded to complete a submission. These digital photographs will be used by the jurors to make their decisions. For the Printed Photograph Division, final award decisions will only be made once the prints have been delivered to the gallery.
Uploaded image files must be in JPEG format, with at least 1920 pixels on the longer side and a maximum file size of 5 MB. Uploaded images may not include signatures or watermarks. Submissions with incorrectly formatted images may be rejected.
Submissions will be made through ArtCall. Each division has its own Call for Art at ArtCall. Click one of the buttons below to begin the submission process. We hope you will enter both divisions but they require separate submissions. New users will be required to create an ArtCall profile with user login and password. Existing ArtCall users need only login and follow the process for a new submission.
The preferred method of payment is through a credit card on the ArtCall site (using Stripe). Checks will be accepted if you enter the Coupon/Promo Code "PayOffline" which will allow you to make your entry without entering payment. If you choose to pay offline, after you make the submission, mail your check to: Whitewater Arts Alliance, PO Box 311, Whitewater, WI 53190. You may also make payment in-person at the WAA Cultural Arts Center Gallery at 402 W. Main Street, Whitewater, WI during gallery open hours. If payment is not received within 7 days of entry, the submissions will not be included in the jurying process.
Acceptances will be issued by email by the date listed above.
Staff will do their best to notify those with incorrectly submitted entries, but it is the responsibility of the artist to submit correctly and on time. ArtCall allows entrants to make changes to their submissions, but no changes may be made after the submission deadline.
We look forward to seeing your incredible work and celebrating this exciting exhibition together.