Nothing like some badmouthing to get a dead non-profit breathing again. Gen Art, that do gooder non-profit organization for emerging artists that suddenly closed up shop in May, including their Miami offices, might still be on life support after all. There's a New York benefit for the organization we thought was dead, and some people still wish was, tonight.
Apparently, there was a lot of people owed money when the group closed its doors and they've made their voices heard (check out the comments on our prior post).
Gen Art co-founder and chief executive officer Ian Gerard was quoted by Women's Wear Daily
as saying the non-profit would make right some wrongs that occurred as a
result of the group's sudden closing.
"We expect it to fully reimburse
any designers for losses suffered and hope that it removes the small mud
stain created on an otherwise strong record of supporting emerging
fashion talent for 15-plus years."
The Gen Art Resurrection Benefit will be held at the Hudson Hotel. Organizers say proceeds from the event will go to upstart
filmmakers and designers who took financial hits when Gen Art folded in t
he early summer. Winners of the 15th Annual Gen Art Film Festival who
didn't get their awards also stand to collect if the benefit is
successful.
If the list of honorary host committee members, including Edward Norton,
Jeremy Renner, Michelle Smith, Kate Mara, for tonight's benefit are any
indication, there might be a heartbeat left for the Gen Art-ers.
If you like this story, consider signing up for our email newsletters.
SHOW ME HOW
Newsletters
Apparently Gerard has been in talks with possible partners and the
company could relaunch as early as this fall. What that means for Miami
is still uncertain. Questions sent to an email forwarding address on Gen
Art web page were not answered.
Or sign in with a social account:
FACEBOOK GOOGLE + TWITTER YAHOO!