Contest Entry Now Open: Art Writer Award for High School Students

 

We are now accepting submissions for the 11th High School Student Art Writer Award Japanese Essay.
Contest Entry Now Open: The 11th Art Writer Award for High School Students, Essays in Japanese.

The High School Student Art Writer Award is an essay contest that develops the ability to think and communicate about art in one's own words.
2024: English Essay Contest
2025: Japanese Essay Contest

2025 assignment: Write your thoughts about art in Japanese of no more than 2000 characters.

Recruitment theme
Creative experience / Art exploration / Art support

Application deadline: Wednesday, September 2025, 10
Results announcement February 2026 on the web (planned)

Award (Certificate, art supplies provided by partner companies, commemorative gifts from the university)
3 Grand Prize Winners / 17 Excellence Prize Winners / 30 Selected Prize Winners / School Prize Winners

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.
2024: Contest of essays in English
2025: Contest of essays in Japanese

2025: Write an essay about your view on art in Japanese within 2000 characters.

Topic Themes
Creative Experience / Work Research / Artistic Support

Application Deadline: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Announcement of Results: March 2026 (online)

Awards: Grand Prize – 3 entries / Award for Excellence – 17 entries / Winning Entries – 30 entries / School Award
The winners will receive certificates, art materials provided by the sponsor, and some university gifts.