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      The Wilfrid Laurier University Permanent Art Collection cares for approximately 400 pieces by Woldemar Neufeld. Woldemar Neufeld (1909 - 2002) Born of German-speaking Mennonites in Waldheim, Russia, Woldemar Neufeld immigrated to Canada in 1924, arriving with hope that the "new world" would welcome him with opportunity. At age 15 Neufeld …

      Calgary-born McCarthy attended the Ontario College of Art in 1926, mentored and taught by several Group of Seven members. She graduated in 1930 and began teaching at Toronto’s Central Technical School, holding a position there until her retirement in 1972. While McCarthy resided and worked mostly in Scarborough, ON, she …

      Calgary-born McCarthy attended the Ontario College of Art in 1926, mentored and taught by several Group of Seven members. She graduated in 1930 and began teaching at Toronto’s Central Technical School, holding a position there until her retirement in 1972. While McCarthy resided and worked mostly in Scarborough, ON, she …

      Born in Montreal, Luke and her family settled in Oshawa in 1914. Luke’s first husband died suddenly, only four months into their marriage. Luke met and married Clarence McLaughlin, the grandson of R.S. McLaughlin in 1928. While Luke was always interested in art, she did not begin formal training until …

      Born in London, England, Brigden and his parents immigrated to Toronto when Brigden was an infant. By age 7 he began to exhibit artistic skills that were encouraged by his father. At 12 years of age, Brigden began studying at the Toronto Arts’ Student League under G.A. Reid and William …