Gallery5's First Friday Exhibition: "A Non-Profit Showcase"
Opening Reception: Friday, February 6, 7pm-11pm
200 W. Marshall Street in Jackson Ward
A silent auction will be held during private and opening reception.
Show closes on Friday, February 27.
Non-Profits play a very important role in our nation, whether on a
small, grassroots, local level, or on a large national level. They all
have one common goal in mind to use their passions to make the world a
better place dealing directly with the issues that impact humanity.
This is a noble path that requires dedication, hard work, and community
support.
Many non-profits have had unbelievable successes partnering up on
programs. For example, Meals on Wheels, partnered with SPCA to deliver
food to both adults and their pets. Thus saving thousands of dollars
annually in time, money and fuel. That is exactly the type of
collaboration that keeps non-profits making a positive difference in
our community. Due to our current economic situation, finding adequate
funding sources for non-profit programs and organizations is an
ever-increasing challenge. It is more important than ever for
non-profits to band together, and discover ways to collaborate and
cooperate to provide humanity with what it really needs our help.
Gallery5s Non-Profit Showcase aims to bring as many non-profits
together for a specific cause to create a piece of artwork that
reflects the goals and values of each organization. The artwork will be
on display through the month of February. On First Friday, February
6th, each non-profit will have their piece of art on display in the
gallery and be provided a table to share information with all of the
attendees. This unique venue will promote open conversation with the
general public making them more aware of Richmond's many wonderful
non-profit and volunteer causes.
Participating Non-Profits:
Art on Wheels
Childrens Museum of Richmond
Down Syndrome Association of Greater Richmond
FETCH a Cure
Gallery5
International Hospital for Children
Richmond SPCA
Ring Dog Rescue
Richmond Shakespeare
Save the Trash
St. Johns Church
Stuff Inc.
SynerGeo
The Partnership for Non-Profit Excellence
Yellow House
Wilton House Museum
Valentine Richmond History Center
Virginia Association of Museums
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