Alchemy Artist Residency, founded in 2015, is an artist-led residency dedicated to site-inspired artmaking and community engagement. Alchemy brings together artists and makers to connect, collaborate, and reflect in two distinctive Canadian settings on the shores of Lake Ontario: Gibraltar Point Centre for the Arts on the Toronto Islands and rural Prince Edward County, Ontario. Guided by four pillars—food, art, garden, and table—we make, document, and share art, meals, and conversation. At Alchemy, artists deepen their practices, exchange ideas, and engage with the people, communities, and landscapes that host us.
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Residency Experience Summary
Application Information
Application Deadline: December 15, 2026
Residency Dates: August 6– 16, 2027
Alchemy 2027 PEC – Waupoos Island is an artist-led residency grounded in extended studio time, quiet reflection, shared meals, and collective living on an Island in Lake Ontario.
Taking place August 6 – 16, 2027, on a quiet and pristine island one kilometre off the western coast of Prince Edward County, Ontario, visiting artists live, work, and collaborate in a setting where cooking, eating, conversation, and studio practice shape daily life. Alchemy welcomes applications from local and visiting artists from Ontario and beyond who are curious about exploring process and materiality in both artistic and culinary practices, and who are interested in living and working within a temporary community.
Shared meals, artist talks, studio visits, and site-specific exploration create an inspiring experience in a magical setting. Through community engagement and a commitment to collaborative process, we collect, tell, and document multiple stories within a unique communal environment.
Interested in learning more? Visit www.makealchemy.com for details about our summer program and how to apply.
Application Deadline: December 15, 2026 Midnight your time
Questions? Please email: info@makealchemy.com
Cost: $1,450 CAD. The fee includes private bedroom accommodations in a three bedroom cottage, shared 24/7studio space on an old Church, thematic programming, guest artist talks, shared suppers, and scheduled transportation between Waupoos Island and the mainland for 19 days. Letters of Support for funding provided upon request.
Bursary funding when available for this cohort will be communicated on our social media channels.