Lucy Jarvis (artist) facts for kids

Lucy Mary Hope Jarvis (born July 27, 1896 – died May 24, 1985) was a talented Canadian painter and a dedicated teacher. She is remembered for her beautiful artworks and for helping to create an important art center in New Brunswick.

Lucy grew up in several places across Canada, including Yarmouth, Pembroke Shore, Fredericton, and southwestern Ontario. She started her art journey by studying at Havergal Ladies College and later at the art school of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

Teaching and Early Career

Lucy Jarvis shared her love for art by teaching at Kings Hall in Compton, Quebec and at the Provincial Normal School in Fredericton. She also worked at the Royal Ontario Museum, where she helped organize collections and create drawings.

During World War II, from 1942 to 1944, Lucy worked for the National Film Board War Information Service. She traveled around rural New Brunswick, showing films to people. This helped share important information during the war.

Building an Art Centre

Lucy Jarvis had a big dream of making art more accessible. With her friend, artist Pegi Nicol MacLeod, she co-founded the Observatory Art Centre at the University of New Brunswick. This center became a special place for art students and artists.

From 1946 to 1960, Lucy was the director of the art department at the University of New Brunswick. She played a key role in guiding young artists and shaping the art programs there.

Later Life and Artistic Journey

After her time at the university, Lucy Jarvis received a special award called a fellowship from the Canada Council. This allowed her to travel and study art in Europe, which further enriched her artistic skills.

In 1961, she set up her own art studio at Pembroke Dyke. She continued to create art there until she passed away at the age of 88.

Lucy Jarvis's Artworks

Lucy Jarvis was known for working with different art materials, including pastels, watercolours, and oil paints. Her artworks are now part of important collections across Canada. You can find her paintings at the University of New Brunswick, the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, the New Brunswick Museum, the University of Toronto, and the National Gallery of Canada.

Sources

Rosenfeld, Roslyn Margaret, Lucy Jarvis even stones have life. Fredericton, New Brunswick: Goose Lane Editions, 2016. Print.