Bio:   Catharine McAvity (1915-1999) was a prolific and well established artist based in New Brunswick, Canada. She studied with many important artists including Jack Humphrey, Miller Brittain, Tony Onley, Christopher Pratt, Ken Lochhead, Ron Bloor among others. Her work has been exhibited widely in the Maritimes and featured in an exhibition at the National Gallery of Canada. Her work is found in many museums and galleries as well as prominent collections.