𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭 𝗖𝗔𝗗𝗗 𝗙𝗨𝗡𝗗 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗥: CHRIS WRIGHT EVANS makes images about the vernacular landscape, occasionally using practical, in camera effects to highlight the illusion of representation that photography facilitates. Evans’ work circles around an interest in the role of the familiar as the backdrop for a digital life. He graduated from the @unt with a MFA in photography in the Spring of 2020. Evans was a CADD FUND finalist in 2018, 2019, and 2020. In 2020 he was selected to participate in the @themodernfw ’s MODERN BILLINGS as well as a “how-to film” series with the Art Galleries at @texaschristianuniversity , in collaboration with Melissa Gamez-Herrera, Chris Wicker and David Blandy. He currently lives and works in New York City.

𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧: COUNTRY MILE is a book project by consisting of photographs made between 2012-20 along desolate stretches of highway and the outskirts of tourist destinations and roadside attractions. The photographs are often superficial sites that sell coffee mugs celebrating our founding fathers alongside a salted pretzel and a cheese coney. These places are, in their own way, mile markers of a misunderstood and incomplete picture of America’s cultural heritage. Funding from the CADD FUND paid for the production of 65 first edition books, and kick started several studio projects.

𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗗𝗗 𝗙𝗨𝗡𝗗: Since 2014, @caddallas has hosted six exciting events surrounding CADD FUND. During the event, finalists present short proposals for potential artistic projects needing the support of the DFW arts community. Members of the audience ask questions and then vote for their favorite project.

The 2021 finalists were selected by Katherine Brodbeck – Senior Curator of Contemporary Art, @dallasmuseumart ; Kristen Gaylord – Assistant Curator of Photographs, @theamoncarter ; and Frank Hettig – Director of Modern and Contemporary Art, @heritageauctions