2027 Shiro Oni Studio Artist in Residence Program
at Shiro Oni Studio · Gunma, Japan
Deadline: September 1, 2026
This studio residency in rural Japan accommodates groups of artists in a mountain setting away from urban distractions, with separate spring and autumn sessions focused on clay and anagama kiln firing, and early and late summer sessions open to all disciplines. The programme culminates in a group exhibition and emphasises the value of community interaction for artistic development.
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Eligibility: Open to all nationalities
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About Shiro Oni Studio
Shiro Oni Studio is an artist residency program in Onishi, Fujioka City, Gunma Prefecture, Japan, founded in by American artist Kjell Hahn to provide international artists with private studios, exhibition spaces, and opportunities for community interaction in a rural Japanese setting.
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