Celebrating Expression, Effort, and Community at the Williamson County Fair
AbleVoices 2024 Summer Photography Club visit to the Williamson County Fair Photography Exhibit. The 2025 WC Fair is on from August 1-9 at the WC Ag Expo in Franklin, TN.
Each summer at AbleVoices, I have the privilege of witnessing our photographers stretch themselves creatively, technically, and personally. This summer has been no exception. From weekly outings in the community, to PHun Friday sessions at our studio, our Summer Photography Club has been a time of learning, connecting, and creating together. Now, we’re excited to wrap up the season with one of our favorite annual traditions- a visit to the Williamson County Fair Photography Exhibit that includes the work of our very own photographers.
Every year, we encourage and support our photographers to submit their images to the fair. It’s a way to showcase the results of their hard work- and to take part in a long-standing community tradition that welcomes voices of all kinds. Participating in the fair isn’t just about seeing your photo on display. It’s also about contributing to something larger than yourself- and having your creativity and perspective valued alongside others in your community. Photography connects people. And being part of the fair photography exhibit reinforces what we strive for each week: to be out in the community, to feel welcomed, and to take pride in showing others who we are and how we see the world.
This year, (a record-setting) twenty-six AbleVoices photographers submitted their images to the fair exhibit- a juried show that welcomes entries from the wider community. For our photographers, it is a full process that spans the entire summer: capturing scenes or moments on location, selecting and editing images, and preparing them for public exhibition in our studio. That in itself is a worthy accomplishment- and one that takes time, effort, and perseverence. Whether or not a ribbon is awarded, what truly matters is the act of putting yourself and your art out into the world. And I am so grateful for our crew of volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to work with our photographers across all steps of this process.
We invite you to join us in celebrating our photographers’ hard work and creativity on Sunday, August 3, from 2:00–3:30 PM at the Williamson County Fair. Come stroll through the photography exhibit, meet some of our photographers, and hear directly from them about the images they chose to submit. Come say hello and enjoy an afternoon of creativity and community. We’d love to see you there!
NOTE: Sunday, August 3 is Senior Day at the Williamson County Fair and entry is free for those ages 55 and up. To purchase tickets, please visit https://www.williamsoncountyfair.org/p/get-tickets. The Photography Exhibit is located on the arena floor.
