This exhibition in the Leonhardt Galleries includes outdoor sculptures, and indoor artwork in the Leonhardt Galleries. Beth is “thrilled” to continue her ongoing collaboration with the Berkshire Botanical Garden — this time with ’Symbiosis’. ....The first of three indoor “Symbiosis” exhibits this season in BBG’s Leonhardt Galleries ran through July 24, and featured works by Jose Alvarez (D.O.P.A.), Ann Craven, Michele Benjamin, William Binnie, DABSMYLA, Robert Davis, E.V. Day, Jordan Doner, Walton Ford, Daniel Gordon, Karen Gunderson, Judi Harvest, Steven & William Ladd, Lee Relvas, Kathy Ruttenberg, Sean Mellyn, Dana Sherwood, Alan Sonfist, Ana María Velasco, Paul Villinski, LeRone Wilson, Rob Wynne, and Firooz Zahedi.

Michele Benjamin’s visit to Singapore supports this cause through her art and jewelry designs. She has worked with the U.S. State Department as an Arts Envoy to promote wildlife conservation. Her designs were featured in the 2022 Singapore International Jewelry Expo, and she also connected with Singapore businesses with the support of the U.S. Commercial Service. We’re excited to do more U.S.-Singapore collaboration in this important area of work and thanks to NParks, Dr. Sam Wasser, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for their support! 🐊🐗🐘

Berkshire Botanical Garden will present the first of a four-part art exhibition titled “Symbiosis”

Berkshire Botanical Garden will present the first of a four-part art exhibition titled, 'Symbiosis' Including outdoor sculptures in the gardens and indoor artwork in the Leonhardt Galleries, “Symbiosis” aesthetically merges art and the botanical world. Curated by renowned art collector Beth Rudin DeWoody, “Symbiosis” will not only focus on the interaction between two organisms that mutually benefit each other, but also will speak in a greater sense about the overall interconnectivity of living things.

"Made in Queens (MiQ) jewelry designer/maker Michele Benjamin, has been creating nature-inspired charm collections that symbolize a variety of causes near and dear to her heart….Thelma & Louise” star Susan Sarandon, … can be seen wearing the charm necklace to a recent 30th anniversary reunion event for the movie in Los Angeles, as she posed for the paparazzi on the red carpet with co-star Geena Davis...."

Thirty years after the Oscar-winning actress starred in the transcendent tale of female friendship "Thelma & Louise," Geena Davis is still fighting to improve opportunities for women in the film industry. She talked with correspondent Tracy Smith about seeking change in front of, and behind, the camera...

"Exhibiting Artists: Carole Barlowe, Deborah Beck, Kyra Belan, Michele Benjamin, Alli Berman, Marcia Bernstein, Louise Bourgeois, Stephanie Brody-Lederman, Karin Bruckner, Erin Butler, Linda Butti, Hilda Green Demsky, Sari Dienes, Deborah Dorsey, Liz Ehrlichman, Mary Frank, Sharon Florin, Maria Formoso, Dorothy Gillespie, Myrna Harrison-Changar, Pamela Hawkins, Marilyn Herbst, Karen L. Kirshner, Helen Levin, Muriel Magenta, Margo Mead, Joan Mitchell, Alice Neel...

"Women In the Arts Foundation, presents an intergenerational, multidisciplinary exhibition of 46 artists’ dynamic visions. This exhibition celebrates 50 years of WIA members, past and present, of art and activism working to overcome discrimination against women artists, and to promote their accomplishments. We are proud to have the work of our founding Executive Cordinatators Ce Roser and Joyce Weinstein in the exhibit along with other founding members. Exhibiting Artists: Carole Barlowe, Deborah Beck, Kyra Belan, Michele Benjamin...

Davis and Sarandon took advantage of the looser restrictions, arriving together in matching custom t-shirts... on Sarandon (also wearing a “Bee” charm necklace) [by Michele Benjamin]

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Mask Painting with Michele Benjamin This mask painting demo features Made in NYC member Michele Benjamin. Freshen up your mask collection and learn how to paint fabric, and embellish any mask or cap of your choosing. This demo will explore paint and embellishment methods for your DIY masks projects...

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"Check out these amazing “Made in Madagascar” crafts, designs, and creations highlighted by renowned American fashion designer and U.S. @statedept arts envoy @MicheleBenjamin. Marvel at the beauty of @Gaona’s embroidered shirt “Aloalo”, @rakotoarovonyeva’s fabulous “Bemiray” - hand pieced block pattern skirt, @Tashoumada’s lovely case accessory, and @marika_andria stunning “Madagasc’Art” hand painted cotton banner at Rockefeller Center in NYC. (Photo credit: @michelebenjamin) #IVLP #MalagasyFashionDesigners #MadeInMadagascar #VitaMalagasy

Michele Benjamin who visited Laos in Fall 2019 under the State Department's Arts Envoy program to share her jewelry making skills with Lao audiences. “I brought this fabric back from Laos, it is really beautiful, and has serpents and elephants. I have created these masks from this fabric.” She is using her skills to make personal protective masks for hospitals and fellow New Yorkers.

Do you remember Michele Benjamin? She is an artist and jewelry maker who visited Cambodia Fall 2019 , thanks to the State Department's Arts Envoy program. While self-isolating in New York she is using her jewelry making skills and re-tooling to make personal protective masks for hospitals and fellow New Yorkers. Constraints and challenges always spark creativity and innovation! Great to see an Arts Envoy joining the fight against COVID-19.

Michele Benjamin Keynote Speaker at Permanent Mission of the Republic of Zambia to the United Nations & Association of Zambian Women in Mining (AZWIM) -hosted a forum on natural gems mined by women mines in Zambia. Topics of interest were about conflict free gemstones, Artisanal mining and non child labor.

Michele Benjamin Nature-inspired jewelry inspired by cultural institutions and advocacy such as women’s empowerment, animal conservation, sustainability and educating youth. Made in NY Fashion Member.

I appreciate the opportunity to empower women in Cambodia....The students will move forward with their creativity. - Michele Benjamin, Arts Envoy

Through this program, it is our desire to increase self-confidence, business empowerment, and decision-making, [against] conflicts and unsafe migration, and jobs that undermine women's participation. Small and Medium Business, and help them pioneer for their business.

U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh invited American jewelry designer Michele Benjamin to Cambodia to discuss women’s entrepreneurship and small business development. Michele worked with local partners, such as Artisan d’Angkor, Friends International, University of Southeast Asia, Harpswell Foundation, and many other local organizations in Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. #WomenEmpowerment; #Entrepreneurship #ArtsEnvoy #MicheleBenjamin Jewelry Design, U.S. Department of State Exchange Programs.

The women were encouraged to form their own alliances and create “Woman-owned” and “Made in Cambodia” 🇰🇭 branding. Instead of waiting to be invited to “take a seat at the table”, they were encouraged to “build their own table”

Directors and lead coordinators from the jewelry department at "Artisans D’Angkor" Siem Reap, Cambodia, who attended my jewelry workshops. We created beads from air dry clay using locally sourced materials and mixed media. Wire metal work was done at Pouk Silk Farm. #michelebenjamin #jewelry #artisansdangkor #exchangeourworld #madeinnyfashion #cambodia #artisansdangkor

"#SavingAnimalsThroughArt Cultural Exchange Program enables Loa artists and students to become actively involved and to spread public awareness about the importance of animal conservation. This is opening up a dialogue by engaging artists and students to become socially active in their community through their art practice to affect social change and bring about awareness of animal trafficking." - Michele Benjamin

#SavingAnimalsThroughArt enables Loa artists and students to become actively involved and to spread public awareness about the importance of animal conservation. This is opening up a dialogue by engaging artists and students to become socially active in their community through their art practice to affect social change and bring about awareness of animal trafficking." - Michele Benjamin

Michele Benjamin is a jewelry designer that showcased her innovative designs in the Fall 18 fashion show. Her trademark is a bee which was inspired by the beehives [on the rooftop at] the Whitney Museum. Aside from bees, her jewelry is also inspired by nature and floral scenery. Michele’s jewelry can be seen on numerous models throughout the Fall 18 fashion show. All her pieces are made from sustainable sterling silver and crafted in Queens, New York. Michele is best known for her liberty [pin] that represents woman’s rights...[she designed for] the National Women History Museum. Editorial Article and Photos by Monifa Payne

Her jewelry collection is inspired by an appreciation for fine art and nature. Her “Bees” are in the Whitney Museum Shop. Her artistic designs are certified “Made in New York” of sustainable sterling silver. She earned a BA in Art History from Arizona State University with post-graduate studies at Parsons School of Design.

A public reminder to save the Garment Center. Gale A Brewer, Manhattan Borough President, Rep Carolyn Maloney NY Congresswoman and NYC Designers

Susan Saradon made an appearance on The Tonight Show ..." - Wearing Michele Benjamin Bee Charm Necklace