Collection featuring Group of Seven paintings donated to University of Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Margaret (Marmie) Perkins Hess spent a lifetime following her passion.
A lifelong educator and art collector, the Order of Canada recipient bequeathed a collection worth as much as $5 million to the University of Lethbridge following her death at age 100 in 2016.
The University of Lethbridge Art Gallery received word last year that Hess had donated her vast collection, which includes works from some of the most well-known artists in Canada and from around the world.
University president Mike Mahon knew Hess for eight years prior to her death. He said she created a masters-level scholarship for students at the university and her generosity was well known.