Exhibition

The predecessor of the Ehime Prefectural Museum of Art, Ehime Prefectural Museum of Art, opened on September 1, 1970, and is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The birth of the museum was driven by the passionate efforts of many people, mainly the Ehime Prefectural Art Association, over many years. It was also a time when the art world in the prefecture was full of enthusiasm, with new art movements such as the Ehime Contemporary Artists Group, which was established in 1965, and the Ehime Outdoor Art Exhibition, which was held in Horinouchi Park near the museum in 1969 and 1970. To celebrate the opening, the Local Artists Exhibition was held for three days from September 1, introducing works by many artists who are responsible for the art of Ehime Prefecture. Some of the works exhibited at this time were donated, and became the museum's first collection. Since then, with the warm support of artists, art lovers, and others, donations have steadily built the foundation of the collection. This exhibition will open on September 1, the 50th anniversary of the opening of the museum. By showcasing a wide variety of works by artists who exhibited at exhibitions such as the "Ehime Open-Air Art Exhibition" and the "Local Artists Exhibition," as well as the early collection, we hope to once again promote the vibrant art scene in Ehime at that time to the rest of the country, and to serve as an opportunity to inherit the heritage that has been passed down from the past to the present and develop it into the future.

Organized by: Ehime Museum of Art

Special cooperation: Ehime Prefectural Art Association, Ehime Shimbun

Supported by: Matsuyama City, Matsuyama City Board of Education, Ehime Contemporary Artists Group, Asahi Shimbun Matsuyama General Bureau, Yomiuri Shimbun Matsuyama Branch, Mainichi Shimbun Matsuyama Branch, Sankei Shimbun, NHK Matsuyama Base Broadcasting Station, Nankai Broadcasting, Television Ehime, Ai Television, Ehime Asahi Television, Ehime CATV, FM Ehime, Ehime Living Newspaper

Subsidy: Art and Culture Promotion Fund

Sponsor: Daiichi Gas Co., Ltd.

Date and time: Tuesday, September 1st, 11:00
Moderator: Haruka Sugiyama (specialist curator at the museum)
Location: Entrance hall
Capacity: First 30 people. *Free, no registration required.

Date and time: Sunday, October 4th, 14:00-15:30
Lecturer: Tetsushi Yano (Satoyamajin)
(Art historian, first curator of the Ehime Prefectural Museum of Art)
Venue: Lecture hall, 1st floor of the new building (60 people capacity)
*Free, reservation required (TEL. 089-932-0010)

We are looking for museum-related photographs and documents from around 50 years ago that are stored at home, as well as photographs taken of the Prefectural Art Museum (now the South Building).

Recruitment details
We are looking for photos of the Ehime Prefectural Museum of Art when it opened 50 years ago, exhibition pamphlets and tickets from that time, and materials from old prefectural exhibitions (even exhibitions other than the Ehime Prefectural Museum of Art).
We are looking for photos of the current South Wing of the Ehime Prefectural Museum of Art.
*Please attach any recollections of those times or comments about the photos.
*Photos that include people must be submitted with permission for portrait rights.

Application period and application method
Application period: July 15th to November 6th, 2020
Application method: Mail or bring to the address below, or send image data such as photos by email. (Please contact us via the inquiry form on our museum's website)
790-0007 Ehime Prefectural Museum of Art, Horinouchi, Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, "50GO Project Recruitment Office"
*Please specify your name (including your handle name if you wish), address, phone number, and whether or not you require a return.

Publication of photos and materials
After selection, the photos will be exhibited at the exhibition venue or published on the museum's official Facebook page.

Regarding the return or donation of materials: If you wish to return materials, they will be returned at the reception desk on the first floor of the new building of the museum from the end of the exhibition until December 27, 2020. Any other materials provided that the museum deems necessary will be carefully stored and used in the future.

"Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Prefectural Art Museum"
Date and Time: Saturday, September 19th, from 14:00 (approximately 1 hour)
Instructor: Haruka Sugiyama (specialist curator at the museum)
Venue: Auditorium, 1st floor of the New Building (capacity 30 people) *Free. No registration required.
"Getting Started with the Prefectural Art Museum Collection"
Date and Time: Saturday, October 3rd, from 14:00 (approximately 1 hour)
Instructor: Ken Nagai (specialist curator at the museum, section chief)
Venue: Auditorium, 1st floor of the New Building (capacity 60 people) *Free. No registration required.
"Making Eco Bags with Silk Screen Printing"
Date and Time: Saturday, September 5th, from 14:00 (approximately 1 hour)
Instructor: Manabu Takagi (education specialist at the museum)
Venue: Atelier 2, 1st floor of the South Building *Materials cost approximately 500 yen. No registration required. First 5 people.

Message for the Future With the theme of "Message for the Future," you can write your dreams and wishes for the future, as well as your predictions for the future, on a message card. Paste the card onto the "50" object to complete the piece.

Coordination: Takagi Manabu (Education Specialist at the Embassy)
Date and time: Sundays and holidays during the event
September 6th (Sun), 13th (Sun), 20th (Sun), 21st (Mon., holiday), 22nd (Tue., holiday), 27th (Sun), October 4th (Sun), 11th (Sun), 18th (Sun), 25th (Sun) October 6th (Sun), 13th (Sun), 20th (Sun), 22nd (Tue.), 27th (Sun)
Location: Entrance on the 1st floor of the New Building
*Free to participate, registration open at any time