“Kenten” is an art exhibition for the prefecture’s people, and each prefecture organises their own Kenten every year.
In 2011, the 65th Kenten in Kochi Prefecture will be held from October 7 to 23. It is the biggest art event for the people of Kochi. There were about 4000 entries submitted to the exhibition and 30% of them were accepted. About 30000 people will be expected to visit the exhibition over the course of 3 weeks.
“Kochi-Kenten” (088)-866-8000 Kochi Prefectural Art Museum : 353-2, Takasu, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture, 781-8123
from Oct 7 – 23
毎年、日本のほとんどの都道府県では「県展」と呼ばれる県民のための美術展覧会が開催されます。高知県では今年で65回目の県展が10月7日より始まりま す。毎年4000点近い出品がありそのうち30%の作品が入選します。3週間の会期中に30000人近い入場者が訪れる、県民にとってとても大きな芸術イ ベントです。
会場（2会場）：高知県立美術館・高知市文化センターカルポート
会期：10/7～10/23（会期中無休）
(report from Araki Yoichi, Kochi Prefecture)
Congratulations, Araki-san on having your works featured in the Kenten, this year!
Araki-san is a Nihonga artist who also teaches at the Bunka Centre, Kochi.
Previously, he has won first prize, three times at the Kenten. This year, Araki-san will be exhibiting his work, 【風香】 as seen here from his website.
Nihonga 日本画 