Alchemy Artists Residency
ALCHEMY: an artist-led international residency where food, art, and community come together.
Since 2015, Alchemy has invited artists to connect, collaborate, and reflect in two unique Canadian settings: the Toronto Islands and Prince Edward County. Guided by four pillars—food, art, garden, and table—we document and share art making, meals, and conversation. At Alchemy, artists deepen their practices, exchange ideas, and engage with the people, communities and landscapes that host us.
A community setting for inquiry and discovery
Through community engagement and commitment to a collaborative process, we collect, tell, and document multiple stories showcasing what compels people to continue to create, grow, farm, and live in two unique communities.
Shared meals, readings and discussions probe the creative intersection of food & art in a community setting & help us better understand the magic & inspiration created by making & sharing art & food.
This residency is for those practicing visual arts, sculpture, photography, craft, food, performance art, writing, music, and video.
Coordinators: Claire Tallarico, is a visual artist and chef whose practice explores the everyday rituals of art & food making & sharing in communities. Tonia DiRisio is a visual artist and arts administrator. Her work has developed through ongoing investigations of the growing, making, preserving, celebrating, and sharing of food.
Residency Program Information
Residency Program Summary
Application Information
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Alchemy Island2026
Dates: April 20-27, 2026
Cost: Private/Shared Accommodation, studio, four shared dinners, community engaged programming, guest artist talks and visits, open studio Application Deadline: 12 November 2025, $25 application fee via etransfer
We offer letters of support for artists applying for funding from other organizations.
When possible, we pay artist fees for those artists who design and lead a community workshop.