Grace McKendry

Grace McKendry (1918-2003) was a painter and teacher. McKendry was well-known for her sports paintings, as well as portraits of many prominent residents of Buffalo. An art instructor for thirty years at Nichols School and Nottingham Academy in Buffalo, McKendry was beloved by her students and admired for her energy and camaraderie in the arts community. Born Grace Maher in South Buffalo, she studied at the Albright Art School, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in art education at the State University College at Buffalo (now known as SUNY Buffalo State University). She pursued graduate work at the University of Notre Dame and the University at Buffalo. This mother of seven children also served as president of the Buffalo Society of Artists and was engaged in numerous civic and arts organizations. Her work has been exhibited throughout the east coast.