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Application Guide Award-winning essays School of Art and Design Contact Us

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 provided by the sponsor, and gifts from the university, such as replica artworks for art appreciation and postcard sets featuring artworks.

Hosted by School of Art and Design, University of Tsukuba
Endorsed by International Society for Education Through Art – InSEA
Cooperated by Turner Color Inc.
Directed by Art Environment Support, the University of Tsukuba
High School Student Art Writer Award
is an essay contest that fosters the ability to think and communicate about art in one's own words.
2026: English Essay Contest
2027: Japanese Essay Contest


English Essay Category
Write your thoughts about art in English (up to 1000 words)

Recruitment theme
Japanese Art / Art Workshop / Art & Life 2026

Application deadline: Wednesday, September 2026, 9
Results announcement February 2027 on the web (planned)

(This may vary depending on the number of applications.) 
Grand Prize: 1-3 entries / Excellence Award: 5-10 entries / Honorable Mention: 10-20 entries
Award winners will receive a certificate, art supplies provided by collaborating companies, and commemorative gifts from the university, including replica artworks for art appreciation and sets of postcards featuring artworks.


Organizer University of Tsukuba School of Arts
Sponsorship International Art Education Association InSEA
In cooperation with Unnan City Tourism Association  Turner Color Co., Ltd.
Planning University of Tsukuba Art Support Laboratory

News updates  

August 16, 2026
Collection of Selected English Essays from the 11th Contest is now available.

May 12, 2026
We have started accepting applications for the 2026 contest.

The link to the website of the contest in 2025 is here.



Latest News

August 16, 2026
Collection of outstanding works from the English division of the 11th contestHas been released.

May 12, 2026
2026 ContestApplication acceptanceIt was started.

The website for the 2025 contest can be found here.