About Alchemy: A Residency for Inquiry and Community
Alchemy is an international artist-led residency exploring the common themes between artistic practice and the cooking and sharing of food in community settings. Since 2017, this residency has taken place in Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada, during the Harvest Season.
We engage and encourage artists to continue work in progress or undertake new work inspired by the people and terroir of this dynamic rural agricultural setting. Participating artists committed to this project work in the county’s western edge from late spring through to the fall harvest season to create site-specific art and engage in community events and activities. Digital and in-person programming brings artists and the community together to explore, learn, create, and share lines of inquiry. Through community engagement and a commitment to a collaborative process, we collect, tell, and document multiple stories showcasing what compels people to continue to create, grow, farm, and live here.
Our 2024 programming builds on the success of previous initiatives. Alchemy organizes and curates Field Notes, a month-long exhibition during Culture Days featuring site-specific projects by participating artists.
Alchemy Prince Edward County 2024 is currently hosting seven visiting artists who are
Our 2024 plans adhere to all federal, provincial, and local safety precautions to keep both community members and participating artists safe.
Alchemy is facilitated by:
Claire M Tallarico, a visual artist and chef whose social practice explores how the everyday activities of art making and food sharing can contribute to the well-being of a community and its members.
Tonia Di Risio, a visual artist whose work has developed through ongoing investigations of the growing, making, preserving, celebrating, and sharing of food.
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