PRESS
National Geographic Channel
 Photo by Phinyo Sueato
We are excited to announce that the AEACP and one of the elephant artists, Hong, will be featured in an upcoming episode of a new National Geographic channel show called, 'Nat Geo's Amazing'. Also making an appearance in the segment is the director of the AEACP, our very own David Ferris.
The 'Nat Geo's Amazing' series showcases inspiring and provocative stories from around the world. The Elephant Art episode will be airing this Friday, July 23rd, 2010 at 7:00pm EST on the National Geographic Channel. Be sure to tune-in on Friday night or set that DVR!
Treehugger.com
 Photo by Andrew Bicknell
Great gift ideas! The AEACP recently revisited the wonderful video that Summer Rayne Oakes (www.summerrayne.net) did for the AEACP on treehugger.com and thought we'd pass it along. Check it out here:
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/06/amazing-elephant-videos.php
ELEPHANT NEWS
Photo by Ewa Narkiewicz (www.elephantstay.com)
The AEACP would like to show our special gratitude to Ewa Narkiewicz, Michelle Reedy, the talented elephants, and skilled mahouts at ElephantStay (www.elephantstay.com) in Ayutthaya, Thailand for completing the latest batch of painted fabrics for us. We just received the beautiful finished pieces at our New York offices. Many of the garments will be designed by our very good friends, Dayna Holli and Mychelle Vollrath-Mordente. We appreciate all of their time and energy as well.
We will be sure to keep you all posted but be sure to keep your eye out in the coming months for our new fashion line of elephant painted garments. We are certain that you will be impressed!
EVENTS
From Peanuts to Palettes: An Extraordinary Exhibit of Elephant Artworks
Photo is property of The Northwestern Newspaper
We would like to thank Kendra Hinzmann and everyone at Evergreen for their hospitality at the opening reception and talk for Peanuts to Palettes. There was a great turn out and I had the opportunity to meet some wonderful people while there.
The ongoing exhibition and sale of elephant paintings will continue through August 31st, 2010 in Oshkosh, WI. Please contact Kendra Hinzmann at ercexhibits@hotmail.com for more information.
Elephant Art & The Plight of the Asian Elephant: a talk by David Ferris
 photo by Ewa Narkiewicz
AEACP director, David Ferris, will be giving a talk and video presentation at the Billerica Public Library in Billerica, MA on July 22nd, 2010. The evening will begin at 7pm and is free for those that would like to attend. The main goal of the talk is to raise awareness throughout the local community.
For more information, please contact Liz Bentz at the Library: canebentz@yahoo.com
Washington DC fundraiser
 Photo by David Ferris
The AEACP is working with our good friend, Steven Stone, as well as the Wildlife Alliance (www.wildlifealliance.org) in organizing a one night only presentation and sale benefiting Asian Elephants. The fundraiser will be held at a private residence on October 21st, 2010. It is an invitation only affair so please contact us directly for guest list information.
Alexander Melamid, the artist
 Photo by David Ferris
Alex Melamid, one of the founders of the Asian Elephant Art & Conservation Project, recently wrapped up a major solo exhibition of his new artwork at Phillips de Pury & Company in London, England. The show featured thirty life-size portraits of hip hop stars like 50 Cent and Snoop Dogg as well as Russian oligarchs, Vatican bishops, common farm animals, and even stones. Well done sir!
http://www.phillipsdepury.com/media/284323/nyalexandermelamid4may2010pressrelease.pdf
CONTACT AND DONATIONS 
Photo by Ewa Narkiewicz (www.elephantstay.com)
Please join our group on Facebook – "Elephant Art".
You can now also subscribe to our channel on Youtube - "elephantartaeacp"
If you have any questions about the above information, have potential partnership ideas, or would like to make a donation, please feel free to give us a ring at 212.625.0939 or email at dferris@elephantart.com.
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