Of the 800 artworks managed by the University of Tsukuba's Faculty of Art, the University of Tsukuba Art Collection (UTAC), approximately 600 are made up of works donated by current and retired faculty members, or purchased from graduation and completion projects. Art and design studies in the bachelor's and master's programs culminate in graduation and completion projects. Among these, particularly outstanding results have been awarded the Art Award and the Meikeikai Award, and have been purchased to be added to UTAC. The Art Award was awarded in 1997, and the Meikeikai Award in 2006, and both award systems are still in place today.

(Work data will be released sequentially from August 2024.)

The University of Tsukuba Art Collection (UTAC), a collection of 800 artworks managed by the Institute of Art and Design, includes approximately 600 works donated by current and retired faculty members and purchased from the degree shows. Studying art and design in the undergraduate and master's programs culminates in graduation/completion projects. In particular, outstanding works are awarded the “Grand Prize” (since 1997) and the “Alumni Association Prize” (since 2006) and acquired for the UTAC.