Opening Reception: Winter Exhibit, “Unwavering Grace,” at Stuart Country Day School

Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, the all-girls independent day school for PS-12, is pleased to announce the upcoming winter gallery exhibition, “Unwavering Grace,” featuring the work of artist and Stuart alumna, Mari Keeler Cornwell. The exhibit will showcase Cornwell’s evocative acrylic paintings that celebrate the strength, resilience, and unique stories of women from diverse backgrounds.

The exhibit highlights Cornwell’s portraits of remarkable women, including Moniza, a human rights lawyer from Karachi, Pakistan, who defied traditional norms to advocate for Afghan refugees, and Mary, her paternal grandmother, who became Venezuela’s first female aviator and a symbol of independence and determination.

“These paintings are a tribute to the strength of women, capturing their unique stories and resilience,” said Keeler. “My own journey—from growing up in Venezuela to becoming an artist in the U.S.—mirrors the boldness I try to express on canvas.”

The public is invited to view “Unwavering Grace” on display in Stuart’s Considine Gallery from January 18, 2025, through February 15, 2025. An opening reception will be held on January 18, from 2:30 to 4:00 PM. The gallery is open from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, when school is in session. A portion of the proceeds from select works will support causes that align with the artist’s mission of empowerment.