MADISON — The “Beyond the Water’s Edge” photography and poetry exhibition is now open at the Lussier Community Education Center (LCEC) at 55 S. Gammon Road on Madison’s west side. “Beyond the Water’s Edge” is a creative investigation of Dane County lakes, rivers and wetlands and features the work of 15 photographers and 20 local poets whose creative talents were tapped in the contest celebrating 25 years of service from the Dane County Lakes and Watershed Commission. The exhibition was created through a partnership of Dane County, the Center for Photography at Madison, and Verse Wisconsin.
Dane County Executive Joe Parisi said, “How fitting that this exhibition is now displayed at the Lussier Community Education Center, where people work together to create lasting change. One of the hopes of Beyond the Water’s Edge is to foster community conversations about how we can all work together to improve Dane County waters.”
“We love the idea of bringing the beauty of Dane County waters into the Center through photography and poetry,” said Executive Director Paul Terranova. “I am honored to have a poem included in the exhibit along with three other poets with direct connections to the LCEC.”
The exhibition also features a map and descriptions of 25 special water-related places in Dane County for area resident exploration and enjoyment. The Dane County Office of Lakes and Watersheds encourages residents to check this out online, as well, at http://tinyurl.com/DC25places, and to plan spring visits to these local gems.
The Lussier Community Education Center is located at 55 S. Gammon Road in Madison, on the Jefferson Middle School and Memorial High School campuses. The exhibition is free and open to the public through April 30
Lussier Community Education Center staff and Beyond the Water’s Edge Steering Committee members are planning a community meal and program at the Center for the evening of Friday April 4. There the public will have an opportunity to interact with the photographers and poets about the importance of local lakes, streams and wetlands in our lives.
