---
title: Call for Entries | Onishi Art Festival, Japan
description: Open call for Onishi Art Festival's curated exhibition in rural Japan. All media accepted. Up to 5 artists invited to stay free.
url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/4a8dbbce-4c01-49f7-9d69-f57a717ae618
type: program
status: closed
createdAt: "2026-03-30"
updatedAt: "2026-09-30"
programType: Open call
organization: Shile
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/shile
deadline: "2026-04-20"
location: Onishi Art Festival venues (white cube gallery + former sake brewery), Onishi, Japan
isOnline: false
compensationRange: Up to five selected artists will be invited to stay in the town free of charge for a couple of days around the opening.
disciplines:
  - installation
  - mixed media
  - painting
  - textile
  - graphic design
  - video
  - writing
  - sound
---

# Call for Entries | Onishi Art Festival, Japan

**Hosted by:** Shile

**Type:** Open call | **Location:** Onishi Art Festival venues (white cube gallery + former sake brewery), Onishi, Japan | **Deadline:** April 20, 2026

## About This Program

> "Beyond the Pale — artworks that evoke mystery, explore the unknown, and stimulate curiosity"

Located in rural Japan, the festival will embrace a wide range of artists and genres. Drawing inspiration from the town's heritage and the legend of a stone-throwing demon, we looking forward to create artistic content that enriches everyday life. It will take place throughout most of the year, with the main events occurring in September and October. For the curated exhibition Beyond the Pale, we are looking for artworks that evoke mystery, explore the unknown, and stimulate curiosity. Other than a white cube gallery, we will transform a former sake brewery into a lounge and lively atmosphere for people to explore and get engaged with the artworks. An ambience of mystery with sound installations, moments of meditation and culinary retreats.

Any kind of media, from writing, graphic design to painting, textile or video is accepted. During the opening of the exhibitions, artists are welcome to engage with the audience through workshops, performances and talks. Up to five selected artists will be invited to stay in the town free of charge for a couple of days around the opening.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** installation, mixed media, painting, textile, graphic design, video, writing, sound

## Compensation & Benefits

Up to five selected artists will be invited to stay in the town free of charge for a couple of days around the opening.

## What's Provided

- **Housing:** Provided - Up to five selected artists will be invited to stay in the town free of charge for a couple of days around the opening

## Timeline

- **Opens:** March 30, 2026
- **Deadline:** April 20, 2026
- **Program Start:** September 1, 2026

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://forms.gle/EHzrBam7RoairktMA