Alchemy 2026 PEC – Waupoos Island is an artist-led residency grounded in extended studio time, private reflection, shared meals, and collective living.
Taking place August 7 – 14, 2026, on an 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, Canada, 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 all contribute to 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.
Cost: $1,250 CAD plus applicable taxes. The fee includes accommodations, studio space, thematic programming, guest artist talks, a hefty portion of our shared supper dinner ingredients, and scheduled transportation between Waupoos Island and the mainland. Letters of Support for funding provided upon request.
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: 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.