Lisa Koch received a biochemistry degree from the UW-Madison and began her career as a scientist researching cell division.  Impelled by her passion for the arts, Lisa discovered glass and later went on to earn her MFA in glass from Alfred University.  She has since taught neon and glass arts at Alfred University and UW-Madison and currently resides in Madison.  Her background in sciences continues to be a major influence in her work. 

Micheal Francis Kelly  of Hayward, WI, was born in Carson City, Nevada and has lived in Silicon Valley, CA, before the call of the north brought him to Fairbanks, AK .  Desribing his process, Micheal calls photography a form of meditation. "I purposely use the automatic features of the camera when I can, to remain spontaneous when shooting. My day job is quite technical but I try to use photography to explore other venues. When walking with a camera I 'see' differently than walking without a camera. I look in a more attentive way, without my mind wandering. On a good day there is no photographer, just process."

A Meet the Artists' Reception will be Thursday, May 9th, 6-7:30pm.