The county commission “gets it” that artists are running businesses By Michael Popke, Freelance Writer Isthmus Magazine, July 10, 2022 As COVID-19 ravaged the livelihoods of hundreds of Dane County artists in spring 2020 by forcing the cancellation of all live appearances, Mark Fraire knew … Continue readingMadison-area artists benefit from Dane Arts Need Grants
Mark Weller was a telecommunications executive with an interest in photography and astronomy when this all started two decades ago.
Weller, of Waunakee, was aiming for the stars.
He got there, and along the way raised major money for the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. Now, some 20 years later — and somewhat to his surprise — Weller is a professional, award-winning fine art photographer. … Continue readingAdding a fourth dimension: Madison’s Mark Weller uses ‘time-stacking’ to create stunning photography