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The publication includes the full texts of the two Grand Prize-winning essays listed below, as well as seven essays that received Awards for Excellence.
Naomi Gan, “Sparks” (School of the Arts, Singapore)
–Comments from the Selection Committee–
This piece is unique in addressing a challenge that young artists inevitably face—the doubt and struggle against pure creative desire—through the lens of poetic literary language while drawing inspiration from Van Gogh’s life and works.
Lovelia Yuriko Zahida, “Art as an Escape and Solace” (MAU Amanatul Ummah – Islamic Senior High School Surabaya, Indonesia)
–Comments from the Selection Committee–
This excellent essay captures the ignition point of artistic expression from the perspectives of different life domains. By contrasting their experiences of transferring to a Japanese elementary school and later returning to school life in Indonesia, the author discovers the brilliance of “illustration” as a form of self-expression beyond linguistic boundaries and shares the experience of gaining the vitality to live.
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At the entrance to Building 6B (2nd floor), a powerful statue of Zeus greets visitors—though some believe it may actually represent Poseidon.
Look closely: don’t the vines climbing the outer wall resemble a thunderbolt—the divine weapon Zeus is believed to have held in his raised right hand?
This statue is a replica of the famous bronze sculpture dated to around 460 BC, thought to depict either Zeus or Poseidon, and now housed in the National Archaeological Museum in Athens.
Just beyond the statue, Room 6B205 is used by students in the Art Environment Support area for research and study.
National Archaeological Museum of Athens (Collection page)
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The First Mid-Year Research Presentation Session for the Art Environment Support program was held on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. at the Institute of Art and Design Building, University of Tsukuba.
The presentation topics were as follows.
Master’s Program, Second-Year Students (Master’s Thesis Progress Reports)
A Study of Changes in the Recognition and Understanding of Social Issues through Dialogic Art Appreciation
Characteristics of Teachers’ Behaviors and Roles in Elementary School Art Classes
Master’s Program, First-Year Students (Research Progress Reports)
A Study on Parent–Child Art Appreciation Support through Dialogue in Museums
The Historical Development and Position of Art Appreciation in Japanese Art Education: Historical and Institutional Perspectives with Future Directions
The Treatment of Art in Postwar Art Education in Japan and France
Supporting Culturally Distant Audiences at Art Festivals: Exploring the Structure of Psychological Barriers and Designing Digital Support Tools
Exhibition Methods and the Role of Mediators in Participatory Art Projects: A Comparative Study of Two Exhibitions of Jun Kitazawa’s Fragile Gift
Fourth-Year Undergraduate Students (Undergraduate Thesis Progress Reports)
The Potential and Challenges of Artistic Activities as Care in Youth Support
The Influence of Exposure to Art-Related Posts on Social Media on Japanese University Students’ Intentions to Visit Art Museums: Focusing on Media Characteristics, Post Format, Source, and Content
Classifying Types of Closure in Morning Art Appreciation Activities: A Case Study of Toride Nishi Elementary School, Toride City
A Proposal for Simple Budget Management Support for Individual Artists and Small Creative Teams: Budget Management for Artists Prior to Incorporation
The Influence of Viewing Video Works on Adults’ Motivation for Creative Activities
Creating Places of Belonging for Children through Extracurricular Artistic Activities and Their Connection with School Education
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The Art Writer Award for High School Students is an essay contest on art.
It allows students to develop the ability to convey their ideas and think about art in their own words. 2026: Contest of essays in English
2027: Contest of essays in Japanese
English Essay Category
Write your thoughts on art in English in no more than 1,000 words.
Topic Themes
Japanese Art / Creative Experience / Art and Life 2026
Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Announcement of Results: March 2027 (on the official website)
Awards: (Number of awards may change according to the volume of submissions.)
Grand Prize – 1 to 3 entries / Award for Excellence – 5 to 10 entries / Winning Entries – 10 to 20 entries Winners will receive certificates, art materials from our sponsor, and commemorative gifts from the university.
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