Because She Cared

Nancy Moriarty was born and grew up in Holyoke and taught for many years in the Holyoke Public School System, notably the John J. Lynch middle school. She was also an accomplished artist, with a special gift for pastel paintings.

Sadly, Nancy did not survive her battle with cancer. Her dear friend Maureen Cepiel came in possession of many of Moriarty’s pastels, and came up with the idea of creating a fundraiser to honor her legacy and talent, and to help two organizations that were important in her life: The Cancer House of Hope in West Springfield and the Halfway Home Cat Rescue in Chicopee. Nancy loved cats and adopted several through this organization.

This exhibit fundraiser will take place at the Elusie Gallery in August, with 100% of the net proceeds from the sales going to these organizations. The Elusie Gallery will forgo its usual gallery commission to keep the prices affordable and to donate as much money as possible.

Whether you care about animal rescue, or cancer has struck a bit too close to home, or you simply like cats, or delicate paintings, we invite you to the Opening Reception, Saturday August 2nd from 4 to 7pm.