2024 Residency Schedule

Open Art Residency Japan Shiro Oni Studio

Former Artists

03/01 - 03/31

We will open March 2024 to previous Shiro Oni Studio artists.  Visitors can stay for a few days or a few weeks. We will organize workshops or events based on your interests.

Local Events in March

March 05: Mountain Fire Festival

Following a brush fire, the festival was cancelled over 40 years ago. Locals petitioned to restart the festival in 2021.

Shiro Oni Studio Spring schedule
EXHIBITION

05/11 – 05/12

Group 1 : Spring Anagama

04/03 - 05/15

The first group of 2024 will fire our wood-fired anagama kiln. It takes several days to load an anagama, meticulously packing wadding between every adjoining surface. The kiln then requires 4 days of 24 hour stoking, burning through several cords of wood.
The kiln is located across the river from Onishi on a nearby mountain.
Please note that anagama firing group has an additional 20,000 yen materials charge.  This covers artist clay, glaze, wood, cabin rental, fuel etc.
See our Events Page for more information and a video about the anagama kiln firing.

The residency will culminate with a group exhibition on the last weekend. The main exhibition space will be at the former Fujisaki Brewery (a 2 acre complex of buildings in the middle of town).

On May 11 there will be a farewell party for the visiting artists at the Kinuya building.

Shiro Oni Studio Summer Music Festival 2019 schedule
Exhibition:
07/20 – 07/21

Group 2 : Summer Music Festival

06/12 - 07/23

The town of Onishi holds a summer music festival every July (on the13th and 14th in 2024). The Festival is one of the most exciting times of year, with former residents coming from around the country to participate. While not required, artists in group 2 are encouraged to participate in the festival and help pull the shrine.
See our Events Page for more information and a video about the music festival.

The residency will culminate with a group exhibition on the last weekend. The main exhibition space will be at the former Fujisaki Brewery (a 2 acre complex of buildings in the middle of town).

On July 20th there will be a farewell party for the visiting artists at the Kinuya building.

Shiro Oni Studio Kanna Fall Art Festival 2019 schedule
Exhibition:

09/20 – 09/22

Group 3 : Fall Festival

08/13 - 09/24

2024 will mark the 11th annual Kanna Fall Art Festival. The Kanna Fall Art Festival brings together Shiro Oni Studio artists with craftsman and artists from the Kanna area. The three day festival has work from local artists, and artists in the residency as well as musical performances at the former Fujisaki sake brewery and at the Shiro Oni artist studios. Guests enjoy live music, food, drink, interactive art, and activities including the Japanese tea ceremony, tree climbing, games for children and two-person log sawing.

The residency will culminate with a group exhibition on the last weekend. The main exhibition space will be at the former Fujisaki Brewery (a 2 acre complex of buildings in the middle of town).

On September 24 there will be a farewell party for the visiting artists at the brewery exhibition space.

Shiro Oni Studio Anagama Kiln Firing 2019 schedule
Exhibition:

11/23 – 11/24

Group 4 : Fall Anagama

10/15 - 11/26

The first group of 2024 will fire our wood-fired anagama kiln. It takes several days to load an anagama, meticulously packing wadding between every adjoining surface. The kiln then requires 4 days of 24 hour stoking, burning through several cords of wood.
The kiln is located across the river from Onishi on a nearby mountain.
Please note that anagama firing group has an additional 20,000 yen materials charge.  This covers artist clay, glaze, wood, cabin rental, fuel etc.
See our Events Page for more information and a video about the anagama kiln firing.

The residency will culminate with a group exhibition on the last weekend. The main exhibition space will be at the former Fujisaki Brewery (a 2 acre complex of buildings in the middle of town).

On November 23 there will be a farewell party for the visiting artists at the Kinuya building.

See events for details about each group