Student T-shirt Design Award 2026 to be Held!
Elementary school students' ideas will become real T-shirts. Student T-shirt Design Award 2026 in Fukuoka to be held.
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An art event for elementary school students in Fukuoka City and Itoshima City, "Student T-shirt Design Award 2026 in Fukuoka" will be held.
The purpose of this event is for children to experience the joy of expressing themselves with free ideas through the familiar item of a T-shirt, and to foster their interest in design and art.
Winning entries selected from the submitted works will actually be produced as T-shirts and announced through exhibitions and on the web.
This initiative connects children's expressions to society.
Purpose of the Event
The "Student T-shirt Design Award 2026 in Fukuoka" will be held free of charge, providing a wide range of opportunities to become familiar with art and drawing.
We expect the creative motivation born through this event to be utilized in art and craft lessons at school.
This initiative is also in line with the direction of fostering children's creativity in the Fukuoka City Cultural Arts Promotion Plan, etc.
Features of the Event
Free participation. Anyone eligible can easily apply.
The drawn design will be completed as a real T-shirt.
Award format with judging by experts and multiple prizes.
About Judging and Awards
Judging will be conducted by the Executive Committee and special judges, and in addition to various awards such as the Grand Prize and Excellence Award, special awards will be set.
Special Judges
Harumi Nishihata (Principal, Fukuoka Design College)
Special Awards
・Kuroneko Yamato Award
・Fukuoka Design College Award
Event Period/Location
Target Audience
Elementary school students in Fukuoka City and Itoshima City
Application Period
May 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Judging and Announcement
June 2026 - End of August 2026
Exhibition and Announcement Venue
Fukuoka Design College (Fukuoka City) and special website
Sponsors and Supporters
Yamato Transport, Fukuoka Design College, COFFEE SAZANAMi, Matsukodo Stationery Store, John Lemon, TIGRE BROCANTE, Fukuoka Now, General Incorporated Association Fukuoka FUN, Mataichi no Shio, LOVE FM, BIGPINK, Fukuoka City Board of Education, Itoshima City Board of Education
Past Achievements
In 2025, it was held in Kumamoto Prefecture and received high praise from participating children, school officials, and parents.
Future Outlook
This event is planned to be expanded to all prefectures nationwide. In addition, the content will be customized to a local version and is planned to be repurposed for town revitalization and PR events by local governments. Utilization as a PR medium for companies, teams, and other private organizations is also being considered.
Organizer
T-shirt Design Award Executive Committee (BIGPINK fukuoka)
Contact: Daishiro Kiyota
Inquiries/Contact Information
TEL: 092-338-8032
MAIL: info.fukuoka@bigpink096.jp
FAQ
Who is eligible for the Student T-shirt Design Award 2026?
Elementary school students in Fukuoka City and Itoshima City are eligible. Participation is free of charge.
How will the submitted designs be utilized?
Winning designs will be produced as actual T-shirts and exhibited/announced at Fukuoka Design College and on a special website.
What is the purpose of this event?
The purpose is for children to experience the joy of expressing themselves with free ideas and to foster their interest in design and art.