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Mary Belle Cordell will be one of the featured artists to be published in the Art Hive Magazine. She will be a part of a select group of artists who will be showcased in the “DBA: Chrysalis: A Time of Change” exhibit sponsored by the Broward County Commissioners and the Broward County. Arts Council. Opening reception at ArtServe, 1350 East Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33304. Date, June 8,2017, Time 6-8.
photos by Kara Starzyk

Mike Osceola and Mary Belle Cordell
Step into the early 20th century lifestyle of Bonnet House creators Evelyn and Frederick Bartlett at “Entirely Entertaining” Feb. 22. Set amidst the lush gardens and swan-laced lagoon, the veranda will be transformed into a wonderland of select themes showcasing the finest designs in dining and entertaining. A group of designers will create original décor themes on each of 30 guest tables.
Step into the early 20th century lifestyle of Bonnet House creators Evelyn and Frederick Bartlett at “Entirely Entertaining” Feb. 22.
Set amidst the lush gardens and swan-laced lagoon, the veranda will be transformed into a wonderland of select themes showcasing the finest designs in dining and entertaining. A group of designers will create original décor themes on each of 30 guest tables.
The event begins at 11 a.m. with a champagne reception. A strolling violinist will entertain guests as they peruse the silent auction items in the courtyard. Attendees will then enjoy a three-course gourmet luncheon paired with wines at noon in the Bonnet House veranda.
“Twenty-one years ago, Mrs. Bartlett began this signature fundraising luncheon with several of her close friends and artists in order to preserve this tropical oasis that showcases the ecological and botanical significance of the area as well as the artistic and creative aspects of its residents,” said Susan Howell Gundlach, event chair.
Committee members for “Entirely Entertaining” include Brian Hill, Sandy Casteel, Valerie Viglione, Sondra St. Martin, Kathy Shampaine, William Gundlach III, Rosalie Rusovick, Lauren McGee, John and Carol Lucas, Kay Boynton, Mary Belle Cordell, Mike Osceola, Betty Young and Tony Pastucci.
Sponsors are Publix Super Market Charities, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Betty Douglas.
This one-of-a-kind, 35-acre tropical estate on the Atlantic Ocean was founded in 1920 and completed in 1938. The Bartletts, who were both artists and art patrons, created a tropical oasis to showcase the ecological and botanical significance of the area as well as the artistic and creative aspects of its residents. In 1983, Evelyn donated the house and property to the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation.
Tickets to “Entirely Entertaining” are $120. Premier guest tickets are $160 and include a champagne tour of Evelyn’s private quarters.
For more information, visit www.bonnethouse.org.
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The twenty, ten-inch plate installation has been completed by porcelain artist Mary Belle Cordell. Photographer Phoenix is completing the process of making a slideshow and Facebook account of the plate painting process. Look for the completed project in the very near future.

Mary Belle Cordell Snow Leopards

Mary Belle Cordell Poppies
Porcelain artist Mary Belle Cordell will be showing her 12″ X 12″ tiles in the Business for the Arts of Broward show at GALLERYone DoubleTree Suites by Hilton on April 1, 2016. The opening reception will be held on April 1, from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm.

The Hat by Mary Belle Cordell

Still Life Pears by Mary Belle Cordell

Parrot Tulips by Mary Belle Cordell
The Bonnet House “Making New Impressions” art show will be held at the Bonnet House Museum and Gardens beginning on March 3, 2016. Opening reception will b held March 3, 2016 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Mary Belle is a member of Bonnet House Fine Artist and has been selected to be in this juried show for fourteen years. She will be entering three original porcelain paintings.

Wild Miami Sky Porcelain Painting by Mary Belle Cordell
Mary Belle Cordell is on the staff of the Boca Museum, The Art School, in Boca Raton Florida. Her porcelain painting “Wild Miami Sky,” painted from photographer Tracy Miller’s picture, will be exhibited in the Boc Museum of Fine Art from January 26 until April 30, 2016. Opening reception will be held on January 26, from 6:00pm until 8:00pm. A Warhol exhibit will be showing in the main galleries.
Mary Belle is a past-President and national Art Chairman of the professional organization, The National League of American Pen Women. She will be showing five of her porcelain paintings with the artists of this group in Bailey Hall at Broward College located in Davie, Florida. Show on display until 2-22-2013.
Mary Belle Cordell is on the staff of the Boca Museum, The Art School, in Boca Raton, Florida. Her porcelain painting “Wild Miami Sky”,” painted from photographer Tracy Miller’s pictue, will be exhibited in the Boca Museum of Fine Art January 26 through April 30, 2016, between 6 pm and 8 pm.