Bryan Lane Arts Scholarship

Born and raised in Prince Edward County, Bryan Lane was a sculptor who continuously experimented with new techniques, mediums, and concepts. He worked in kinetic sculpting, bronze casting, snow sculpting, and stone carving. Bryan was a founding member of the Arts on Main Gallery in Picton as well as the Prairie Sculptors’ Association.


To continue his legacy and love for the arts, the Bryan Lane Arts Scholarship will award $750 annually to one student residing in the County who has chosen a post secondary visual arts program of study (e.g., drawing, sculpting, photography, painting, illustration). If there are no qualified applicants in a given year, the scholarship may not be awarded.

How to Apply

  1. Fill out application form (available below)
  2. A brief essay OR video (less than 5 minutes to be sent to info@thecountyfoundation.ca or to our social media channels) why you have chosen to attend this Visual Arts Program and what your expectations are for after you complete the program.
  3. Upload a portfolio of 4-8 chosen pieces of art to share
  4. Copy of high school transcript
  5. Copy of proof of acceptance into the post secondary program for the arts 

The deadline for applications is May 31st each year.

Applications can be submitted electronically or manually:

Printable PDF Form
​Applications can be scanned and emailed to info@thecountyfoundation.ca 
​OR mailed or dropped off to The County Foundation, Unit 104, 35 Bridge Street, PO Box 24, Picton, ON, K0K 2T0

Past Winners

  • 2023 – Milana Smith, York University

Accessibility

The County Foundation is happy to accept a short video instead of a written response to any scholarship or bursary application questions or essay portions. If you have any accessibility needs or require additional assistance then please feel free to reach out to info@thecountyfoundation.ca or call us at 613-519-4470.