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We held the Summer Vacation Art Marche 2026 exhibition.

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From August 18th (Tue) to August 30th (Sun), 2026, the "Summer Vacation Art Marche 2026 Exhibition" was held at the Tsukuba Museum of Art in Ibaraki Prefecture. (Number of visitors)2,616Name)

This exhibition showcased 293 works created by children and works by instructors at the "Summer Vacation Art Marche 2026," held on July 18th (Sat) and 19th (Sun).
An awards ceremony was held during the event, and certificates were presented to all the award recipients.

The "Summer Vacation Art Marche" is held as part of a social contribution activity that connects the university with the local community, while also providing local children with an opportunity to become familiar with art.
Social Contribution Project: "Formation of a Creative Co-educational Community through University-Community Collaboration - Through the Implementation of the Summer Art Marche 2026 -"(Arts Department, Naoko Yoshida)

Thank you to everyone who participated, everyone who attended, and all our sponsoring companies for your support this year.

Photo 1: Scene from the awards ceremony. Photo 2: Scene from the exhibition hall.

Art Support Research Group: "Considering the Relationship Between Art and Local Resources - Lessons from the Sumida Five Colors Art Festival"

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The Arts Support Research Group held a session titled "Considering the Relationship Between Art and Local Resources - Lessons from the Sumida Five Colors Art Festival."

In this study group, we invited Mr. Shingo Kanno, the director of the "Sumida Five Colors Art Festival," to give a lecture on the relationship between art and local resources. In his lecture, he discussed the development of art since Duchamp and the trends surrounding art projects and art festivals, as well as the efforts of art festivals in the Sumida Areas of study.

In particular, it was an opportunity to learn through concrete examples how to connect artistic activities with the history, industry, culture, and daily lives that already exist in a Areas of study, and how art festivals can become a place to rediscover and share local resources.

For the participating students, it was a valuable opportunity to consider the significance of contemporary art festivals and art projects, as well as to understand how arts support practices can engage with local communities.

Summer Vacation Art Marche 2026 will be held on July 18th and 19th @ Tsukuba University, Faculty of Arts

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Spend an artistic summer vacation at University of Tsukuba!

"Summer Vacation Art Marche," an art event aimed at children from preschool to high school students, will be held again this year!
Dates 7 month 18 day (Saturday) · 19 day (day) Why not start the first weekend of summer vacation with some fun art?

Application period: June 20th, 10:00 AM to July 5th (Sunday), 5:00 PM
Starting this year, it's first-come, first-served.

The participants' works will be exhibited at the Tsukuba Museum of Art from August 18th (Tue) to 30th (Sun).

Implementation program

① Art Day Camp (Still Life Drawing)
Look closely at the motif (fruits, tools, etc.) and try drawing it! It's okay even if it's your first time. Teachers and university students will teach you how to draw. It's also recommended for those who are aiming to go on to higher education!

② Art Day Camp (Figure Drawing)
Let's draw a picture while looking at a human model. Even beginners can feel at ease.

3. Reborn Art Ball
Draw pictures on balls actually used by professional athletes and bring them back to life as works of art!

④ Art Medal
Use clay or plaster to create palm-sized 3D art.

⑤ Coppa Sculpture
Combine pieces of wood as you like to create your own unique sculpture!

⑥ Make a broom
Let's make a genuine Tsukuba style broom by hand. I'm sure you'll enjoy cleaning!

⑦ Let's create amazing photos using light and shadow.
Are you interested in how a camera works? What is a darkroom? Let's take photos of your memories!

⑧ Art Exploration Team
Explore the art area of ​​the University of Tsukuba and look at various artworks! (Only for those who have participated in ①-⑦)

📌 For more information, please see the flyer (PDF)
View flyer

(Flyer and poster design: Ryoka Nerome, Ruka Okuda)

Sponsored by: iias Tsukuba, Sekisho Shoji Co., Ltd., Turner Colour Works Co., Ltd., Kyoei Steel Co., Ltd.
University of Tsukuba's Social Contribution Activities for FY2026 (Representative: Naoko Yoshida)

Announcement of the Traveling Art Marche in IIAS Tsukuba (Sunday, March 8th)

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Traveling Art Marche

The popular event "Summer Vacation Art Marche" held by the University of Tsukuba's art department every summer vacation,
This spring "Mobile Art Marche" As IIAS Tsukuba will appear in.

We hold art workshops where children can experience the joy of making things and the joy of expressing themselves.
The program will be supported by faculty and students from the University of Tsukuba.
Participation is free, so feel free to join us in between your shopping.

Event Outline

  • Date: Sunday, November 2026, 3

  • Start accepting：10:20～ (All events except for Let's Make a Broom! will be on a first-come, first-served basis)

  • Venue: IIAS Tsukuba 1st floor Center Court

  • Entry fee:free

Workshop content and time

Coppa Sculpture / Reborn Art Ball / Art Medal

(Registration on the day, 4 sessions in total)

  • ① 11:00-12:00

  • ② 13:00-14:00

  • ③ 14:00-15:00

  • ④ 15:00-16:00

  • Target：Elementary school students (※Toddlers can participate in the art medal competition)

  • Capacity：About 5 people per session

  • Remarks: Parents are requested to accompany their children inside the venue.

Make a broom

(Advance reservation required, 3 sessions in total)

  • ① 10:30-12:00

  • ② 13:00-14:30

  • ③ 14:30-16:00

  • Target:Elementary school student

  • Capacity：About 5 people per session

  • Entry fee:free

  • Remarks: Advance reservation (Peatix: https://artmarche.peatix.com/(Reception available from here).

This is a one-day art experience that takes advantage of the expertise unique to the University of Tsukuba and the open location of a commercial facility.
We look forward to your participation!!

Sponsored by: University of Tsukuba School of Art
Sponsor: IIAS Tsukuba 👏

Thanks
Poster Design:Ryoka Nerome

Art Environment Support Forum: Transmission of Negative Events: Poland and Germany

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Announcement of the 3rd Arts Support Study Group in 2025


Theme: Report on the Agency for Cultural Affairs' overseas training for emerging artists
Tradition of negative events: Poland and Germany

Lecturer: Harumi Shimura (Ishinomaki Art Project Executive Committee)

 

The 3rd Arts Support Study Group will be held as follows:
We will be hearing from Harumi Shimura, a graduate of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Tsukuba.

Please join us.

Poster (PDF data)

 

Event Outline

  • Date and time:Tuesday, November 4, 2025 16:00-17:15 (doors open 15 minutes before)

  • Place:University of Tsukuba, Physical Education and Arts Area, Academic Building B203 (in principle, face-to-face meetings)

    Entry fee:free

  • Public transportation: Take the Tsukuba University circular bus (clockwise) from Tsukuba Center, get off at Daigaku Nishi bus stop, and walk for 5 minutes
    For those driving by car, please use the large car park at Taigei Nishi.

Contact

Toshio Naoe, Faculty of Art and Design, University of Tsukuba
naoe.toshio.gm【＠】u.tsukuba.ac.jp
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