Virtual and Gallery Exhibit!
Duration:
July 1-30
The Cultural Arts Center is open Thursday through Sunday 1pm-5pm. Masking is optional, but please refrain from entering the building if you are COVID symptomatic.
Click on each piece of art to view the full image and artist info.
Thank you to Jeff McDonald for coordinating this show, and the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library for contributing Fran Achen’s work to our show.
Fran Achen Photography Competition 2022
The Whitewater Arts Alliance honors Fran Achen's contribution to Whitewater by sponsoring the Annual Fran Achen Photography Competition and Show. This exhibit features artwork from 24 artists, amateurs and professionals alike, from the adult age group, as well as a collection of work from Fran Achen himself. The show is available for viewing at the gallery in the Cultural Arts Center, 402 West Main Street, and virtually from July 1-31. The gallery will be open Thursdays through Sundays, 1:00pm - 5:00pm. Artists and art-advocates of all ages are invited to view the exhibit free of charge.
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.” Fran Achen was a longtime Whitewater resident, teacher, and local photographer. He is most remembered for his photographic collection which chronicles the history of Whitewater. You can view more information about Fran Achen and WAA’s annual photo contest HERE.
1st Place (Best in Show)
“Ice Fisherman” : John Messley (Rockford, IL)
2nd Place
“Illusion of Fluidity” : Paulette Marzahl (Delavan, WI)
3rd Place
“Mister Machine” : David Bueschel (Menomonee Falls, WI)
Viewer Choice Award Winner
“Round Prairie Sunrise” : Lisa Taylor (Whitewater, WI)
Honorable Mentions
(alphabetically by Photographer Name/Title)
Fletcher Crone/Tranquility of Mind | Gary Galger/Childhood Dreams | Paulette Marzahl/Time Travel | James Meldrum/Summer Afternoon | John Messley/Trestle | Karl Mohr/Baltic Mill | Karl Mohr/Horse Drawn Combine | Karl Mohr/Rock Cut Kestrel | Howard Rothstein/Indigo Bunting | Howard Rothstein/Trillium Studio Portrait
hogan alexander
Robert Buell
david bueschel
Fletcher crone
Gary Galger
TOM GANSER
Kathy Gibbs
Michael Havice
kristine hinrichs
Dawn Hunter
everett long
Paulette Marzahl
Ashley McDarison
ellen mecca
james e meldrum
john messley
karl mohr
Bernie Newman
michael A. nowotny
ashley phoenix
Howard Rothstein
roy schmidt
Paul Singer
phyllis stokes
Lisa Taylor
Thank you for viewing!