DVAC announces winner of first Mike Goheen Memorial Fund for Photographers award

The Dayton Visual Arts Center (DVAC) announces Francis Schanberger as the winner of the 2018 Mike Goheen Memorial Fund for Photographers award. Schanberger will receive a $500 prize for his 2018 gelatin silver print with Sabatier effect entitled “Thighs and Sunlight.” The Mike Goheen Memo- rial Fund for Photographers honors longtime DVAC Member Mike Goheen’s legacy and passion for photogra- phy. Goheen also was an employee with Cox Media Group Ohio, which includes the Dayton Daily News.

The Fund was established in 2017 by Mike’s partner and DVAC supporter, Craig Schrolucke, and provides an annual prize to an artist in the DVAC Annual Members’ Show. Thanks to the support of friends and family, t he award is one of the larg est in the region and honors photographers who demonstrate experimental photographic methods.

“This is the biggest prize DVAC has ever awarded from the biggest memorial gift DVAC has ever administered,” said Eva Buttacavoli, DVAC executive Director. “We are proud to offer this award to both celebrate the talent and creativity of local photographers and to honor Mike’s legacy.”

Schanberger’s photograph is on view as part of DVAC’ s Annual Members Show, “The Light Within,” now through Aug. 11.

For more information about DVAC, the Annual Open Members’ Show, or The Mike Goheen Memorial Fund for Photographers, visit www.daytonvisualarts.org