Category Archives: non-profit
Troy In Action: Literacy Tutor
Each Monday, from 4:00-5:30, you can find me at Literacy Services of WI, tutoring a woman, helping her to read. Literacy Services is in pretty desperate need for English As a Second Language tutors. If you want to be of
Troy In Action: Literacy Tutor
Each Monday, from 4:00-5:30, you can find me at Literacy Services of WI, tutoring a woman, helping her to read. Literacy Services is in pretty desperate need for English As a Second Language tutors. If you want to be of
Troy in Action: Artist in Residence
I recently finished the in-class portion of an artist-in-residency I participated in with Artists Working in Education (A.W.E.). Artists Working in Education is a non-profit who seeks to bring positive art experiences to under-served children of Milwaukee. They do this
Troy in Action: Artist in Residence
I recently finished the in-class portion of an artist-in-residency I participated in with Artists Working in Education (A.W.E.). Artists Working in Education is a non-profit who seeks to bring positive art experiences to under-served children of Milwaukee. They do this
Local First Milwaukee: Third Thursday at Fein Brothers!
This past Thursday was the monthly “Third Thursday” meet-up of Local First Milwaukee (LFM). Local First Milwaukee is a business alliance that I am a member of; we work hard to educate local consumers about the value that comes from supporting
Local First Milwaukee: Third Thursday at Fein Brothers!
This past Thursday was the monthly “Third Thursday” meet-up of Local First Milwaukee (LFM). Local First Milwaukee is a business alliance that I am a member of; we work hard to educate local consumers about the value that comes from supporting
A.W.E. Truck Studio Team, 2011
Artists Working in Education, known moreso as A.W.E., is about to send out their excellent Truck Studio teams to the Milwaukee County Parks. For 6 weeks, these folks will be present in many of the parks doing FREE arts programming
A.W.E. Truck Studio Team, 2011
Artists Working in Education, known moreso as A.W.E., is about to send out their excellent Truck Studio teams to the Milwaukee County Parks. For 6 weeks, these folks will be present in many of the parks doing FREE arts programming
Groups You Should Know: The Creative Alliance
This past week, I spent some time volunteering on behalf of the Creative Alliance, at the Biztech Expo held at the State Fair Park’s Exposition Center. Volunteering for the Creative Alliance brought together a few of my passions–how well photography
Groups You Should Know: The Creative Alliance
This past week, I spent some time volunteering on behalf of the Creative Alliance, at the Biztech Expo held at the State Fair Park’s Exposition Center. Volunteering for the Creative Alliance brought together a few of my passions–how well photography
Recent photos for Milwaukee non-profits and other businesses
A 40-image selection of images made of Milwaukee businesses and non-profits in 2010.
Recent photos for Milwaukee non-profits and other businesses
A 40-image selection of images made of Milwaukee businesses and non-profits in 2010.
Two unrelated topics: UMOS and Sassy Cow
1. Last week, on behalf of a location-scouting client, I had the chance to visit the dairy farms of the Sassy Cow Creamery, in Columbus, WI. Sassy Cow is a local, two-farm milk producer. In Milwaukee, you can find their
Two unrelated topics: UMOS and Sassy Cow
1. Last week, on behalf of a location-scouting client, I had the chance to visit the dairy farms of the Sassy Cow Creamery, in Columbus, WI. Sassy Cow is a local, two-farm milk producer. In Milwaukee, you can find their
The FreeTimer Book of Light
Any of you shutterbugs out there might want to be aware of this… –I am part of a photo-network called the FreeTimers. The FreeTimers is a network for self-employed photographers to learn from and engage with each other. I’ve been
The FreeTimer Book of Light
Any of you shutterbugs out there might want to be aware of this… –I am part of a photo-network called the FreeTimers. The FreeTimers is a network for self-employed photographers to learn from and engage with each other. I’ve been
06-05-10: Same Medium, Very Different Ends
This week I attended two very different art events. One was the dedication of a photo-poetry-collage, created by high-school students, sponsored by Artists Working in Education (AWE); the other was a juried show of nature photos by members of the
06-05-10: Same Medium, Very Different Ends
This week I attended two very different art events. One was the dedication of a photo-poetry-collage, created by high-school students, sponsored by Artists Working in Education (AWE); the other was a juried show of nature photos by members of the
JobCampMKE, 53rd St. School and BLVD THTR
Wow, what a busy day this was! These photos spanned about 24 hours–from Feb 25th, when we got a quick, heavy snow-fall, to the evening of the following day, when I finished my photo-shoot at the Boulevard Theatre around 8:30
JobCampMKE, 53rd St. School and BLVD THTR
Wow, what a busy day this was! These photos spanned about 24 hours–from Feb 25th, when we got a quick, heavy snow-fall, to the evening of the following day, when I finished my photo-shoot at the Boulevard Theatre around 8:30
pro bono: Painting for Theatre
As many people know, my wife and I are ardent supporters of Bay View‘s “Boulevard Theatre“. Mark Bucher, the founder and artistic director, is a passionate individual, giving his all to keep his theatre running. The Boulevard Theatre does much
pro bono: Painting for Theatre
As many people know, my wife and I are ardent supporters of Bay View‘s “Boulevard Theatre“. Mark Bucher, the founder and artistic director, is a passionate individual, giving his all to keep his theatre running. The Boulevard Theatre does much
2 days, 200+ miles, 3 non-profits
Last week, before the New Year’s holiday set in, I had the great opportunity to visit with and photograph three south-east Wisconsin non-profits. I was photographing on behalf of Forward Community Investments, a neat organization who I wrote about here.
2 days, 200+ miles, 3 non-profits
Last week, before the New Year’s holiday set in, I had the great opportunity to visit with and photograph three south-east Wisconsin non-profits. I was photographing on behalf of Forward Community Investments, a neat organization who I wrote about here.
Pride of Milwaukee: Menomonee Valley Partners
Last week I had the opportunity to photograph the 10th Anniversary Celebration of local non-profit, the Menomonee Valley Partners. The MVP is a group devoted to bringing life and prosperity back to the Menomonee Valley, a former industrial powerhouse for
Pride of Milwaukee: Menomonee Valley Partners
Last week I had the opportunity to photograph the 10th Anniversary Celebration of local non-profit, the Menomonee Valley Partners. The MVP is a group devoted to bringing life and prosperity back to the Menomonee Valley, a former industrial powerhouse for
Assignment: Badger Assoc. for the Blind
This past week I had the pleasure of photographing volunteer recognition dinner of the Badger Association for the Blind. It was a pleasurable evening–from the unique items in the silent auction, to the friendliness of every person I spoke with,
Assignment: Badger Assoc. for the Blind
This past week I had the pleasure of photographing volunteer recognition dinner of the Badger Association for the Blind. It was a pleasurable evening–from the unique items in the silent auction, to the friendliness of every person I spoke with,
This is how change happens.
There are a lot of problems in the world that need tackling. Many of them are too big for one person to make a huge difference. The challenge comes to us then, to do our little part in a way
This is how change happens.
There are a lot of problems in the world that need tackling. Many of them are too big for one person to make a huge difference. The challenge comes to us then, to do our little part in a way
