Residency Requirements

• Manage all aspects of daily life and artistic production independently
• Responsible use of Shiro Oni Studio facilities
• Communicate effectively with the staff
• Speak English or Japanese
• In good health and can ride a bicycle
• Attend meetings
• Participate in residency exhibition
• Donate a piece of art to the residency (chosen by artist)

Nearly 300 artists have participated in the Shiro Oni Studio artist in residency program.  Groups of 9 artists spend 6 weeks in the town of Onishi (population 5000).  Full-time artists, grad students, and university professors come to focus on their work in an intimate environment, work with other artists, and to build relationships with the people of Onishi.

We will be accepting applications for 2027 from July 1st to September 1st. To apply, please fill out our Application Form.