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2023 Residency Schedule
Former Artists
03/01 - 04/24
We will open March and April 2023 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 and April
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.
April 24-30: Cherry Blossoms
Cherry blossoms bloom at the end of April in Onishi. We can organize a BBQ at the artist house or enjoy the cherry blossoms with friends on Sakura mountain.
EXHIBITION
06/03 – 06/04
Group 1 : Spring Anagama
04/25 - 06/07
The first group of 2023 will fire a 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 costs in group 4 (clay, glaze, wood, cabin rental etc) run about 15,000 yen per person.
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 18 there will be a farewell party for the visiting artists at the Kinuya building.
Exhibition:
07/29 – 07/30
Group 2 : Summer Music Festival
06/21 - 08/01
The town of Onishi holds a summer music festival every July (on the 15th and 16th in 2023). 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 29 there will be a farewell party for the visiting artists at the Kinuya building.
Exhibition:
09/22 – 09/24
Group 3 : Fall Festival
08/16 - 09/26
2023 will mark the 10th 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.
Exhibition:
11/18 – 11/19
Group 4 : Fall Anagama
10/10 - 11/22
The final group of 2023 will fire a 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 costs in group 4 (clay, glaze, wood, cabin rental etc) run about 15,000 yen per person.
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 18 there will be a farewell party for the visiting artists at the Kinuya building.