Kathleen & Russell Lane Canadian Art Award

Calgary Foundation

Get approximately $1,000 for your final year of undergraduate visual arts studies in Alberta.

Published by · last checked August 31, 2026

Total value
$1,000
Deadline
Jun 1, 2026
Level
Undergraduate
Open to
Alberta

Applications are closed for this cycle

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What you will need

  • Proof of Canadian citizenship
  • Proof of full-time undergraduate enrollment at an Alberta post-secondary institution
  • Proof of entering final year of visual arts studies
  • An artist's statement and vision describing how the award helps your career
  • Two letters of reference (one must be from a studio professor)

About this award

You can receive one award of approximately $1,000. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a Canadian citizen and a dedicated visual artist finishing your undergraduate degree in Alberta. The June 1, 2026 deadline has passed. Check the Calgary Foundation scholarships page for the next deadline before you plan around this award. When you apply, ask Calgary Foundation how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through their portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Calgary Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. The money is applied directly to your tuition. Confirm with Calgary Foundation during your application if there are any specific steps you need to take to ensure the funds reach your school account. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Calgary Foundation whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be a Canadian citizen enrolled in full-time undergraduate study at a post-secondary institution in Alberta. You must be entering your final year of studies in visual arts, which includes Applied Arts, Drawing, Multimedia (excluding electronic), Photography, Painting, Print Making, or Sculpture. You cannot apply if you work in electronic media. Additionally, you must demonstrate good academic standing with a cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average — the average of all your final grades) greater than or equal to 2.7 or 70%.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

  • Canadian citizen
  • Open to undergraduate students
  • Resident of Alberta
  • Studying Applied Arts, Drawing, Multimedia, Photography, Painting, Print Making or Sculpture

How to apply

  1. Read the award's official page

    Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

  2. Ask for reference letters2 weeks

    Give your referees at least two weeks' notice, and send them your résumé.

  3. Write your essay

    Be specific about what you did and what changed because of it. Proofread it twice.

  4. This round closed on June 1, 2026

    Check the award's official page for the next round before you prepare anything.

Tips for applying

  • Artist StatementAvoid writing a dry biography. Instead, explain your unique artistic vision and clearly describe how this specific funding will help your academic and professional career grow.
  • ReferencesMany students provide generic character references. You should ensure one of your two letters comes from a studio professor who can speak specifically to your technical skill and growth in the studio.
  • RealismSince only one award is given, this is highly competitive. Focus your application on the intersection of your academic success and your specific artistic identity to stand out.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

This round is closed. Check the award's official page for when the next round opens.

When is the deadline?

This round closed on June 1, 2026. Many awards like this run again each year, so check the award's official page for the next round.

Can international students apply?

No. You need to be a Canadian citizen.

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