Mount Wachusett Community College East Wing Gallery Hosts Jean Tandy Art Scholarship Fundraiser

Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) and the East Wing Gallery are celebrating the legacy of professor emerita Jean Tandy with a special exhibition and online art auction benefiting the Jean Tandy Art Scholarship Fund. The community is invited to enjoy original artwork on display at the East Wing Gallery while supporting the next generation of artists at the Mount. 

The exhibition at the East Wing Gallery in the Raymond LaFontaine Fine Arts Center on the Gardner campus will be on display through December 10th when a closing reception will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. The online auction bidding will open on Friday, November 6th and close on Sunday, December 6th at midnight.  

Jean Tandy is a potter, watercolorist, poet, and activist. In 1963 she was a founding member of the MWCC Art Department and spent 40 years inspiring students to explore their creativity, develop their artistic abilities, and pursue their passion for art.  At 95 years old, and with the help of her daughters, she has donated over 75 works of art, including ceramics, paintings, and watercolors to raise funds for the Jean Tandy Art Scholarship which she established upon her retirement to continue the support and encouragement of the art students to whom she dedicated her career.  

“We hope to raise funds to sustain this scholarship for many years to come,” stated Joyce Miller, Professor and Gallery Director. “By participating in our auction, you are not just acquiring original art by Jean Tandy; you’re offering direct support to young artists and their success.” 

To learn more and participate in the auction, visit the East Wing Gallery at mwcc.edu/east-wing