The Nevin Kelly Gallery is proud to support charitable causes in both the Washington, DC area and in Poland, where many of the gallery's artists live.

MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION-POLISH CHAPTER


The Nevin Kelly Gallery supports Fundacja Mam Marzenie® a Polish charity that is modeled on the US-based Make-A-Wish Foundation®. Like the US organization, Fundacja Mam Marzenie grants wishes to seriously ill children, many of whom have conditions that are terminal. World-famous Polish poster artist Rafeł Olbinski prepared a poster for Fundacja Mam Marzenie® as a means of raising funds. A limited series of 200 of these posters have been numbered and hand-signed by the artist in pencil. The posters are available through the gallery at a cost of $250 unframed and $375 framed. All proceeds of the sales of the posters are contributed to Fundacja Mam Marzenie® in Poland. The foundation's website is www.mammarzenie.org. Contributions payable to "Fundacja Mam Marzenie" are accepted at the Foundation's US offices: 2143 Pennington Road, Trenton, NJ 08638

LOMBARDI COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER

Georgetown University's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center is one of the leading cancer research and treatment centers in the world. For the past 18 years, the center has hosted the Lombardi Gala, one of Washington's premier charity balls, which boasts one of Washington's largest and best silent auctions. The Nevin Kelly Gallery is pleased to have contributed a painting by Polish painter Lukasz Huculak to the 2003 gala, a painting by Miami-based Polish painter Darek Pala to the 2004 silent auction, and Washington, DC artist Thomas Walsh and the gallery cooperated in donating a painting by Walsh to the 2005 gala. For more on the activities and programs of the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, visit lombardi.georgetown.edu.

MID-CITY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

The gallery is a contributing member of the Mid-city Business and Association, a neighborhood merchant's organization that is dedicated to the continued improvement and economic development of Washington's historic 14th & U Streets neighborhood. Long the center of African American culture in segregated Washington, the neighborhood hit hard times, particularly following the riots of 1968. The area has enjoyed a recent Renaissance that has included the restoration of the historic Lincoln Theater, the return of noted jazz clubs and the opening of fashionable restaurants, furniture stores, boutiques and art galleries.

SUPPORT OF LOCAL CHARITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS

The Nevin Kelly Gallery has supported a number of local charities and organizations, such as schools, churches, scholarship and public art programs and a variety of civic organizations. Support has included the contribution of small works to charity auctions, the purchase of advertisement space in special fund-raising event programs and making the gallery's space available for meetings or programs. The Nevin Kelly Gallery is committed to being a good neighbor and, where it can, to supporting programs that contribute to the betterment of Washington DC and its citizens.

14TH & U BUSINESS AND ARTS COALITION

The gallery is a contributing member of the 14th & U Business and Arts Coalition, a neighborhood merchant's organization that is dedicated to the continued improvement and economic development of Washington's historic 14th & U Streets neighborhood. Long the center of African American culture in segregated Washington, the neighborhood hit hard times, particularly following the riots of 1968. The area has enjoyed a recent Renaissance that has included the restoration of the historic Lincoln Theater, the return of noted jazz clubs and the opening of fashionable restaurants, furniture stores and boutiques. The coalition sponsors the Green Team initiative, which gives work to homeless individuals who keep the neighborhood's sidewalks and gutters litter-free and who offer assistance to visitors with questions about the neighborhood. Many of the program's participants have already moved to transitional and permanent housing. The Nevin Kelly Gallery applauds this successful initiative and the other programs supported by the 14th & U BAC.