Alchemy Artists Residency Spring Island 2026

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 i. 

Coordinators:   Claire M Tallarico, is a visual artist and chef whose social practice explores how the everyday activities of art & food making &  sharing makes a difference to participants and communities.  Tonia DiRisio is a visual artist and art and arts administrator. Her work has developed through ongoing investigations of the growing, making, preserving, celebrating, and sharing food.