[Tsurugaoka Art Forum] About the Holding of the Prefectural Comprehensive Art Exhibition and Prefectural Children's Painting Exhibition, Tsuruoka City
The 81st Yamagata Prefectural Comprehensive Art Exhibition and 68th Prefectural Children's Painting Exhibition will be held at Tsurugaoka Art Forum from November 4 to 9, 2026.Summary
The Tsuruoka venue of the traveling exhibition for the 81st Yamagata Prefectural Comprehensive Art Exhibition and the 68th Yamagata Prefectural Children's Painting Exhibition will be held at Tsurugaoka Art Forum in Tsuruoka City from November 4 (Wednesday) to November 9 (Monday), 2026. The Prefectural Comprehensive Art Exhibition is the largest open-call art exhibition in the prefecture, comprising five categories: Japanese painting, Western painting, sculpture, crafts, and illustration. It serves as a venue for artists active in the prefecture to present their works and contributes significantly to the development of artistic and cultural activities. The Tsuruoka venue will display award-winning works from all five categories, selected works by exhibitors from the Shonai region, and works by exempt and commissioned artists. Concurrently, the Children's Painting Exhibition will be held, displaying prize-winning and selected works from the Shonai district. Opening hours are 9:00–17:30 (9:00–18:30 on Fridays and Saturdays), with admission until 30 minutes before closing. Admission is 500 yen for general visitors, 300 yen for high school and university students, and free for junior high school students and younger.
(Source：鶴岡市)