Calgary Foundation · Regional
Kathleen & Russell Lane Canadian Art Award
About this award
Get approximately $1,000 for your final year of undergraduate visual arts studies in Alberta — apply by June 1, 2026.
You can receive one award at 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 dedicated visual artist finishing your degree and looking for support to launch your professional career. You must apply by June 1, 2026. When you apply, ask Calgary Foundation how and when you will hear back — whether 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 tuition rather than being sent to you as cash. Confirm with your school's financial aid office how this credit will appear on your account. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you are counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Calgary Foundation whether it is a one-time or renewable award and what you need to maintain.
Can you get it?
- Canadian Citizen — citizenship requirement
- Resident of AB — provincial eligibility
- Studying visual arts, Applied Arts, Drawing, Multimedia (excluding electronic), Photography, Painting, Print Making, Sculpture — field of study
How to apply
Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour
Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.
Request your official transcript1–2 weeks
Order through your school registrar — allow 1–2 weeks.
Collect reference letters2 weeks
Give your referees at least two weeks' notice and share your résumé.
Draft and revise your essays~10 hours
Use the STAR framework. Be specific, show impact, proofread twice.
Submit by Jun 1, 2026~1 hour
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
More details
The biggest mistake is writing a dry biography.
Winners instead explain their unique creative vision and specifically how this money helps their artistic and academic career.
Describe the "why" behind your work, not just the "what."
Many students provide general character references.
Winners ensure one letter comes from a studio professor who can speak to their technical skill and growth in the classroom.
Ask your professor for a letter that highlights a specific project you mastered.