Introducing Compassion Gallery

Tenfold’s web designer Matt Wade is currently exhibiting some of his photography at Coopersmith’s Pub & Brewery in downtown Fort Collins. The exhibit is part of the launch of Compassion Gallery which is a website where people can buy high quality prints of Matt’s photographs and 50% of each sale is donated to charity. This venture was born out of Matt’s love for photography and his desire to help people in need around the world.

The Coopersmith’s show will consist of 14 archival prints (8 black & white and 6 color) of African wildlife and Maasai tribal people that were taken during Matt’s recent trip to Tanzania. Locations include Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater – all in northern Tanzania. The photos are a mix of close-up portraits of big game as well as wider shots that document the animals in their natural surroundings.

Currently, proceeds from print sales at Compassion Gallery are going to Cure International. CURE focuses on the 125 million children in developing countries who can be cured — and cured completely. They help kids with Hydrocephalus, Cleft Palate, Clubfoot, spinal deformities, and crippling orthopedic conditions. If these conditions go untreated, they seriously limit a child’s ability to play, go to school and become a productive member of the community. By correcting their disabilities, CURE is able to bring hope and joy back to their lives and enable them to led fully functioning lives. CURE has seen 1 million patients and performed 70,000 life-transforming surgeries.

Please feel free to stop by Coopersmith’s (Pubside) on Friday February 5th from 5 to 7:30pm for an informal opening of Matt’s show. A table will be reserved and appetizers will be provided.