"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, Martha Nicholson, Joan M. O’Brien, Pat Passlof, Nancy Quin, Jacqueline Sferra Rada, Mary Alice Ramsey, Ce Roser, Beatrice Rubel,Barbara Rae Schaefer, Marie Schepis, Dee Shapiro, May Stevens, Amy Supton, Helaine Soller, Tobey Soller, Judith Van Camp, Cindy Walton, Joyce Weinstein (italic type indicates founding members)"

"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, 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, Martha Nicholson, Joan M. O’Brien, Pat Passlof, Nancy Quin, Jacqueline Sferra Rada, Mary Alice Ramsey, Ce Roser, Beatrice Rubel,Barbara Rae Schaefer, Marie Schepis, Dee Shapiro, May Stevens, Amy Supton, Helaine Soller, Tobey Soller, Judith Van Camp, Cindy Walton, Joyce Weinstein (italic type indicates founding members)..."

"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]"

"ABOUT MICHELE BENJAMIN, LLC: [Company Description by Thomasnet]: Manufacturer of reusable, non-medical, cloth face masks. Offers custom decoration services including logo digitization, color-matching and embroidery. Products have 4 fabric layers and flexible, reversible nose wires."

"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. Made in NYC Week’s weekend of demos will bring you behind the scenes to see how your favorite products are made right here in NYC.Michele Benjamin face masks. While self-isolating in New York back in April, artist and jewelry maker @michelebenjamin re-tooled her jewelry business and started making cotton face masks to keep fellow New Yorkers safe. In a year of unprecedented challenges, New York’s manufacturers have offered no shortage of innovative solutions. They rapidly pivoted their production to provide masks, face shields, and hand sanitizer to essential workers and activists on the ground. They persisted through difficult circumstances, fighting valiantly to keep their doors open and carry on with creativity and motivation. And throughout it all, they’ve kept their eyes on the future, ensuring that, as cities reopen, we’re not simply bouncing back, we’re building better. Made in NYC Week 2020, the third annual celebration of NYC’s manufacturing community, may be virtual due to COVID-19, but the spirit remains the same: to honor the resilience of New York’s makers and entrepreneurs, and to remember that we’re all in this together, even as we navigate uncharted territory."

"Made in NYC PPE Marketplace Support Made in NYC Members + Shop locally made Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Browse for both individual use and bulk orders."

"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. These incredible artists, along with the brilliant @Vida @SariakaRah @Phanala and @Lucka visited New York and Ohio on a 2-week @IVLP program in March 2020. (Photo credit: @michelebenjamin) #IVLP #MalagasyFashionDesigners #MadeInMadagascar #VitaMalagasy"

"Check out the awesome masks that an American artist made of Lao fabric! Some of you might remember jewelry maker 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. Great work! Have you used your skills, or do you know anyone who is making creative pieces of art to respond to COVID -19? Share a photo or video!"

" 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"

"My designs are inspired by nature in the form of animals and florals. I also create activist jewellery in support of Women's rights and Human Rights."

"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"