2026 Shiro Oni Studio Artist Residency

Away from the congested urban life of Japan and surrounded by mountains in the small town of Onishi (ogre stone) in Gunma prefecture, artists can work free from outside distractions. Shiro Oni Studio was founded with the belief that while artists produce much of their work individually, the development of ideas going into that work benefits from a strong social network.

Nearly 200 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.

https://www.shirooni.com
@shirooniresidency

Application Instructions

To Apply:
Please fill out the Shiro Oni Artist Application:
https://forms.gle/KGxagUTbypPMEBy9A
Selected applicants will be interviewed over Zoom
Any questions, please email shiroonistudio@gmail.com