"I'm real careful about how much I put back in here (the gallery) and how much goes back out to the community. I've always felt that my health would be jeopardized . . . if I didn't make it a good mix." The Art of Giving is expanding with a kiosk at the Layton mall in August and the gallery plans to start mobile framing and corporate art consulting.

DMSF is waiting for grants to support the growing foundation. Five years down the road, Smith said she hopes DMSF has enough money for a building to house the foundation.

"There's just so much potential," Smith said. "The only thing that can really stop somebody is to quit dreaming."

For more information on the gallery and the foundation or to volunteer, visit utahartofgiving.org. The gallery's grand opening will be June 10 and June 11 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Appearances by painters, MS open forums with doctors, auctions, food and music will be part of the official opening.

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