Eva Fritsch was born in March 1949 in Göteborg, Sweden, and immigrated to Canada with her family in 1958. She attended the University of Manitoba's School of Art from 1973 to 1976, receiving formal training in visual arts. Following her studies, Fritsch worked in design and paste-up for several important Manitoba cultural organizations during their formative years, including Turnstone Press, CV 2, and Arts Manitoba. She also served as a board member for Arts Manitoba, contributing to the development of the province's arts community.
Fritsch began painting in 1981 and has since exhibited her work in numerous shows. She had three children with Robert Enright and continues to live and work in Winnipeg, where she maintains her painting practice.