4-15-2026 ― Presenting : Mike Madison

This month we are meeting at the Casket Arts Building
Keith Miesel Photography studio 414
681 17th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

Main entrance is at the center of the building along 17th Avenue.  Parking is on the street or at a couple lots adjacent to the building.
Email Walter@Horishnyk.com for instruction and the QR code to gain access to the building at 6:30PM

In addition to speakers, we will be reviewing members images after the main presentation:
See bottom of this page to see upcoming meeting presenters and who is sharing their images as well as how to signup to show your images.

New Meeting Days: Third Wednesday of the month from 6:30-9:00pm
Wednesday April 15th, 2026
This month we are meeting at the Casket Arts Building
Keith Miesel Photography studio 414
681 17th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413Main entrance is at the center of the building along 17th Avenue.  Parking is on the street or at a couple lots adjacent to the building.
Email Walter@Horishnyk.com for instruction and the QR code to gain access to the building at 6:30PM

The Ongoing Moment meets on the third Wednesday of the month from 6:30-9:00pm
hosted by Mpls. ― based photographers Richard Ott and Walter Horishnyk
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theongoingmoment

Meetings are free, donations are welcome; which goes toward special guest speakers,
snacks and beverages.
Sign up in advance to exhibit your images for a short discussion with the hosts and group attendees
by emailing: walter@horishnyk.com or dickophoto@yahoo.com

The Ongoing Moment is a monthly meeting for PHOTOGRAPHERS / ARTISTS who wish to increase their understanding and improve their practice of their medium. The title refers to the idea that “we share experiences that are formally similar”
We explore past Master photographers and Contemporary photographers, looking at their images and artistic process to help us go forward on our own photographic journey.

^{Mike Madison}

Mike Madison aka BUMP OPERA is an award-winning photojournalist and freelance photographer from Minneapolis. He shoots a wide variety of content which includes concerts, events, portraits, street, travel and documentary style photography. His work has been featured in the Village Voice, Forbes, Star Tribune, MN Monthly, Northeaster News, and City Pages. BUMP OPERA is known for his dramatic images, ability to capture candid moments and amazing street portraits. Past clients include…

First Avenue / University of Minnesota / MN Monthly / Mall of America / First Avenue / JDRF / Hennepin Theatre Trust / Meet Minneapolis / Ramp-Parts / The Lied Society / Wellington Mgmt  / Holy Land Foods / Mpls Public Radio / MNSEIA / Diane’s Place / Anchor Fish & Chips / Stearns Bank / City of Lake City MN 

You can view more of Mike Madison art by visiting his website here.

We will also be giving away copies of SHOTS magazines
courtesy of Elizabeth Flinsch I Editor of Shots.

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Members sharing images this month:

You are encouraged to bring prints of your current or past work to share with the group, where you can ask for comments or reviews. We are a safe place to help you grow as artists and encourage creative exploration of all kinds. Please email us before the meetings with how many images you will share and tell us if you will be presenting digital or prints. If digital, bring images on a USB drive with only your images on it. All presenters will need to come 30 minutes before the meeting for preparation time.

email to: walter@horishnyk.com or dickophoto@yahoo.com,
We will post your request below to your chosen month, Thanks

Wednesday, March 18^th, 2026 ― Todd will be showing work as well as sharing his process.
Also Stephen Burgstahler will be showing some of his images

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 ― Tom will be showing work as well as sharing his process.

Wednesday, January 21^st , 2026 ―

Wednesday, December 17^th, 2025 ― Elizabeth Flinsch will be showing her work and reviewing members images after her presentation.
Wednesday, December 17^th, 2025 ― Walter Horishnyk will share panorama photos
Wednesday, December 17^th, 2025 ― Tom Baker will share 5-10 slides (I have a projector) and five prints.

Wednesday, October 15^th, 2025 ― Jeffrey Kraker: I would like to bring some of my images to show at the October meeting.   I am working on a project to document Quincy Ave in NE before the street is torn up by the city and would like to turn that into a book. 
I could use some feedback on what I have already and any areas that may need more coverage. 

Wednesday, October 15^th, 2025 ― Joanne Thompson:
 She will show family photos as photographic subjects. We will have a discussion about using family for our story telling.

Wednesday, October 15^th, 2025 ― Keith Miesel; will bring Joseph Kirkish images and talk about Joseph’s career
(Joseph just had his 100^th birthday)
Wednesday, September 17^th, 2025 ― Walter and Richard will be showing their work

Monday, October 21st, 2024,: Main Topic/Presenter : Xavier Tavera Castro
Reviewing images of: Peter Boulay and Dan Tran

Monday, November 18th, 2024: Main Topic/Presenter : Steve Ozone
Reviewing images of: Dave Heinz and Julian

Monday, December 16th, 2024: Main Topic/Presenter : Nicole Houff
Reviewing images of: Dave Heinz

Monday, January 20th,2025: An in depth review of Richard Avedon (1923-2004)

Monday, February 17th,2025: Images by Howard M. Christopherson

Monday, March 17th, 2025: Mark Peterson & Collages made by meeting participants

Monday, April 21st, 2025: Regina M Flanagan will be showing her recent environmental portrait series about the participants in Rural Urban FLOW

Monday, May 19th ― Presenter: Carl Corey will show images and talk about his photography process. Monday, June 16th ― Brett Kallusky will present his work and insight about being a photographer and photography educator.