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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 (with the award-winning children, Mayor Igarashi, and the instructors) Photo 2: Scene from the exhibition hall

Discover the Green Lightning of Zeus!

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A statue of Zeus (some say it is a statue of Poseidon) stands in front of the second floor entrance to Building 6B, College of Art and Design.

Don't you think the ivy leaves growing on the exterior walls of the building resemble a thunderbolt strike, the bolt that the statue of Zeus is thought to have held in its right hand?

This is a bronze statue (BC) of what is believed to be Zeus or Poseidon in the National Archaeological Museum of Athens.460This is a replica of the 1950s model.

The room where the statue is located is used by students in the art support field for their research.6BRight next to the building entrance6B205It's a room.

To everyone visiting our open campus today, please be sure to take a look at the arts support room, which is located where the statue of Zeus is pointing.

 

National Archaeological Museum of Athens (Collection explanation page)

For details on how this statue was installed at the University of Tsukuba, please see the following:"Tsukucom" 41Issue (Autumn 2018 issue)tel. +26 XNUMX for more information.


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)

https://www.namuseum.gr/en/collection/klasiki-periodos-2/

For the story behind how this statue came to be placed at the University of Tsukuba, see TsukuComm Vol. 41 (Autumn 2018), p.26:

https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/about/tsukucomm/pdf/vol41.pdf

 

 

 

The Art Environment Support program held its first mid-year research presentation session for 2026.

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The first interim presentation for the Arts Support Program for the 2026 academic year was held on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, from 1:00 PM in the Arts Studies building.
The students' presentation topics are as follows:

2nd year master's course (interim report on master's thesis)

  • Research on the transformation of perception and understanding of social issues through interactive art appreciation.
  • Characteristics of teacher behavior and role in art and craft classes

First-year Master's student (Research progress report)

  • Research on methods of supporting art appreciation through parent-child dialogue in art museums.
  • The Evolution and Positioning of Art Appreciation in Japanese Art Education: Historical and Institutional Considerations and Future Prospects
  • On the treatment of art in art education in Japan and France since the postwar period.
  • Supporting culturally distant viewers at art festivals: Exploring psychological barriers and designing digital support tools.
  • Exhibition Methods and the Role of Mediators in Participatory Art Projects: Through Two Exhibition Examples of Jun Kitazawa's "Fragile Gift"

Fourth-year undergraduate student (Interim report on graduation thesis)

  • The potential and challenges of artistic activities as a form of care in youth support.
  • The impact of exposure to art-related posts on social media on Japanese university students' intention to visit art museums: Focusing on media characteristics, posting formats, content creators, and content factors.
  • Typological classification of the conclusion of morning art appreciation sessions: A case study from Toride Municipal Toride Nishi Elementary School.
  • A proposal for simplified budget management and accounting support for artists working individually or in small teams: Budget management for artists before incorporation.
  • The impact of watching films on adults' motivation for creative activities.
  • Creating safe spaces for children through extracurricular arts activities and connecting them with school education.

The First Mid-Year Research Presentation Session for the Art Environment Support program was held on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, from 1:00 pm 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

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)

A list of doctoral theses is posted here.

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A list of doctoral dissertations related to arts education and arts support is available.
We have published a list of doctoral theses in the fields of art education and art environment support.

List of doctoral theses

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