''The AEACP Benefit was so special… the new elephant artwork jumped off of the gallery walls and our guests responded with enthusiasm! Seven paintings were sold on the spot along with multiple elephant painted ties, books, t-shirts and GeoArt jewelry, all in support of the plight of the Asian Elephant. It’s amazing what can happen when a group of like-minded people come together in support of a meaningful cause.'' ~Cynthia Gale October 2011
Elephant Art Benefit for AEACP at the GeoArt Showroom
GeoArt held a wonderful event for the Asian Elephant Art & Conservation Project (AEACP). The AEACP is a charity organization that is dedicated to protecting elephants in Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka. It was a great way to promote and sell artwork and fashion painted by the elephants to raise funds for elephant conservation. The night consisted of fun, enthusiastic guests eager to help out the Asian elephants-over 100 people in attendance! GeoArt also gave back by selling jewelry and giving a portion of the proceeds from the benefit to ACECP.
Find out more about them at www.elephantart.com.
''There is nothing quite like the feeling of being at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, where generations of musicians and artists have aspired to have their name mentioned. And the women…they had style.'' ~Olga Gonzalez July 2011
Women Who Rock Trunk Show at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
Cynthia Gale has just launched a beautiful new jewelry collection with Diana Borcz of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in conjunction with the museum's 'Women Who Rock' exhibition. A stunning presentation of the many of women in music, the new jewelry has designs with an edge. Mixing bronze with sterling silver, doves, daisies, skulls and crosses are mixed and matched for a rocker chick feel.
Learn more about the jewelry and the 'Women Who Rock' exhibition at rockhall.com.
''It's always encouraging when one of our new stores steps up and says they want a trunk show, like Squire's Jewelers. It is a sure sign of the beginning of a solid partnership.'' ~Olga Gonzalez April 2011
Olga's Visit to Squire's Jewelers
Squire's Jewelers, based in East Northport, NY, asked GeoArt to introduce the entire collection to their customers. Being their first ever trunk show, we were extremely happy to mingle with their customers and discuss with them the artistic inspiration for each piece. We look forward to future collaborations with Mark, Katherine, and Denise.
For more information, visit www.squirejeweler.com.
''Look out for our cool new collections for The Rock Hall's upcoming Women Who Rock exhibit which opens at the museum for Summer 2011!'' ~Cynthia Gale March 2011
March 2011 Cynthia's Visit to The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Diana Borcz and Cynthia Gale met in 1998 at GeoArt's first Museum Store Association Show. At that time, Diana was a talented Product Developer working for the Cleveland Museum of Art and they began creating exquisite museum inspired jewelry together. When she left CMA to join the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Diana called and asked if Cynthia wanted to work on some rock and roll inspired jewelry with her... Cynthia's answer, of course, was ''rock on''! Giving back to our museum community through our licensing partnerships and educating people about art is an important part of GeoArt By Cynthia Gale's mission.
For more information, visit www.rockhallstore.com.
''I feel blessed to have traveled the globe and explored the remote cultures of the world. My experiences have painted a vivid sense of how fortunate our own lifestyles are and compel me to give back in some small measure the gifts of beauty that I've enjoyed'' ~Peter Guttman February 2011
February 2011 Peter Guttman Gallery Opening to Benefit GrowNYC
A collaborative effort between GeoArt by Cynthia Gale, Peter Guttman Gallery, and ''Learn It, Eat It, Grow It'' brought together a wonderful collection of people, talent, charity, and experience. The event was held to benefit LGE, a progressive urban agriculture and nutrition program from the South Bronx. Both Peter Guttman and GeoArt by Cynthia Gale donated a portion of the proceeds back to ''Learn It, Grow It, Eat It'' to ensure that young people continue to improve and educate their nutrition and health for years to come.
For more information, visit www.grownyc.org.
''It was a treat to host a trunk show for a fine jewelry store that has a deep appreciation for the arts, and artisan-crafted jewelry.'' ~Cynthia Gale December 2010
December 2010 Trunk Show at Conti Jewelers in Endwell, NY
Cynthia and Olga were delighted to host a trunk show for Conti Jeweler's in Endwell, NY. Evonne and Ellen Conti coordinated for Cynthia to speak to art students about the business and aesthetic of jewelry design before the trunk show at a local High School, which drew in a large crowd of students and their families to the trunk show after school hours. A local news station interviewed Cynthia, and the trunk show was a great success!
For more information, visit www.contijewelers.com.
''Giving back with a nod back to fashion is always a good time.'' ~Olga Gonzalez September 2010
Asian Elephant Art Conservation Project
The Asian Elephant Art Conservation Project (AEACP) benefit, entitled ''Elephant Art and the Plight of the Asian Elephant '' was held at the GeoArt showroom. A portion of the proceeds from the benefit were donated back to the organization in addition to hosting and loaning jewelry for the event.
For more information, visit www.elephantart.com.
"It's always like that- when you give something, you get something back..." ~Cynthia Gale August 2010
Learn It, Grow It, Eat It
Learn It, Grow It, Eat It is a collaborative effort of three GrowNYC programs (Open Space Greening, Greenmarket, Environmental and Education) aimed at improving the health of young people through nutrition education and improving food access in their schools and communities. The project encourages young people to take control of their health on the cusp of adulthood through knowledge, choice and action. GeoArt by Cynthia Gale's ''I Love Green'' and ''Eco Secret Garden'' collections donate a portion of the proceeds back to GrowNYC. While teaching Career Planning for the program in August she also made time to meet the kids at the Youth Market in the Bronx.
For more information, visit www.grownyc.com.
''We are all a sum of our parts'' ~Cynthia Gale May 2010
Fashion Institute of Technology
Cynthia Gale teaches Career Planning at the Fashion Institute of Technology where she met her husband Glenn Gale. FIT served to enhance her love of design, fashion and the arts. Teaching there helps her to give back to the institution that is ''one of the many 'parts' that ultimately turned GeoArt By Cynthia Gale from a dream into a reality.'' -Cynthia Gale, May 2010
For more information, visit www.fitnyc.edu.
''The Power of Change is Diversity'' ~Gary Lampley October 2009
Partnership: Black Retail Action Group, Inc.
BRAG's Annual Scholarship Awards and Dinner Gala spotlights the talented and accomplished leaders who support the Black Retail Action Group, taking place at the beautiful Cipriani's on Wall Street. Members, executives, supporters and students gathered to honor the hard work of those in retail and related industries and scholarships and awards are distributed. For the 39th Annual Gala, entitled ''The Power of Change,'' GeoArt by Cynthia donated gift bag items to all guests in attendance as well as beautiful pieces of men's and women's jewelry from the Cynthia Gale Signature collections.
For more information, visit www.bragusa.org.
''Saving Lives Through Art'' September 2009
Partnership: Asian Elephant Art & Conservation Project
Together with Wildlife Alliance, the Asian Elephant Art & Conservation Project recently organized an evening dedicated to Cambodian Elephant Conservation. The party was hosted by Wesley Wang at his beautiful Soho loft. Wildlife Alliance's Rescue Director, Nick Marx, and AEACP Director, David Ferris, each presented on their conservation efforts. Original canvas paintings done by Asian Elephants and one-of-a-kind elephant painted dresses designed by top fashion designers were sold with the proceeds going to benefit the elephants. The GeoArt team came out to support the event and modeled elephant painted dresses for the sale.
For more information, visit www.elephantart.com. Easel V 72. Image courtesy David Ferris
''Working Together to create a cleaner, greener New York'' August 2009
Partnership: Council on the Environment of New York City
''Learn It, Grow It, Eat It,'' also known as LGE, is a phenomenal program from the Council on the Environment of New York City. During their summer term, students are chosen for a paid internship program, where they learn the ins and outs of nutrition and agriculture, studying part of the week in the classroom and working hands-on to grow crops in community gardens. Learning the full cycle of the development of food, students sell their produce at greenmarkets, giving back to those around them and educating the public on what they have learned. In August, the GeoArt team had the privilege of meeting these up-and-coming students whose enthusiasm and hard work shown through while giving us a guided tour of their well kept gardens and market. In support of CENYC, GeoArt by Cynthia Gale has three 'green' jewelry lines made of 80% recycled silver: the Eco Secret Garden, Go Green and I Love Green. A portion of the proceeds of each piece of jewelry sold from these collections goes back to the council''s programs with students.
For more information, visit www.cenyc.org.