Alchemy Artists Residency
Alchemy is an Ontario-based artist residency committed to fostering community engagement through the exploration and sharing of art, food and conversation. Attracting artists from Canada and throughout the world, its programming initiatives are led by artists Claire Tallarico and Tonia Di Risio.
Join our Team in 2022
Social Media Coordinator
Social Media Coordinator
Social Media Coordinator
Alchemy Artists Residency 2022
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Start Date: Jun 15, 2022
Dates: June 15 - October 16, 2022
Hourly: $20/hr
Approximately: up to 7 hours a week
Location: Hillier, PEC, Ontario
Description
Alchemy Artists Residency is an Ontario-based artist residency committed to fostering community engagement throug
Alchemy Artists Residency 2022
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Start Date: Jun 15, 2022
Dates: June 15 - October 16, 2022
Hourly: $20/hr
Approximately: up to 7 hours a week
Location: Hillier, PEC, Ontario
Description
Alchemy Artists Residency is an Ontario-based artist residency committed to fostering community engagement through the exploration and sharing of art, food and conversation. Attracting artists from Canada and throughout the world, Alchemy 2022 programming initiatives include “Table Settings” and “Field Notes”.
“Table Settings” is a weekly supper provided by Alchemy artists to farm and vineyard workers in Hillier PEC.
“Field Notes 2022” is a temporary public art exhibition in various locations in Hillier and PEC from Sept 23 – October 16, 2022.
Job Description
We are looking to welcome a dynamic and motivate part time Social Media Coordinator to our team who will create an engaging social media presence for this year’s residency.
A part-time position for 18 weeks (from June 13, 2022 to October 16, 2022).
The Social Media Coordinator will report to the Alchemy Board of Directors and will also work closely with the Alchemy Artists Residency Coordinators and Photographer. The Social Media Coordinator will manage all Alchemy Artists Residency social media channels, cross promotion and outreach activities for the 2022 season.
Alchemy welcomes and will prioritize hiring those who self-identify as being part of underrepresented groups including IBPoC, 2SLGBTQIA+, and disabled, to join our team.
Candidates must have access to a smartphone, a computer, a reliable internet connection, and access to a car. There is the possibility that this position can be combined with a part time photography position and if so compensation can be adjusted accordingly to more hours.
Requirements:
You will work closely with a small team, participate in staff meetings. You will be present at “Table Settings 2022” at Hillier Hall in Hillier PEC every Wednesday afternoon and evening to capture photos, testimonials and provide support as required. You will also be present Thursdays through Saturdays at the Wellington Museum to capture artists working in the studios. You will be present for “Field Notes 2022”, a group exhibition in Hillier and surrounding PEC locations from September 23 – October 16, 2022. If you have other skills to offer such documentation of artwork, and/or website tasks, this is also an asset, and we would discuss these opportunities with you.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- In partnership with the Alchemy Artists Residency, this position will develop the social media strategy for the Alchemy Artists Residency 2022.
- Creating content for social media campaigns, including posts, stories, events and images.
- Communicating with artistic and community partners to engage in cross-promotion and outreach activities.
- Gathering photographs at "Table Settings 2022" (every Wednesday afternoon and evening at Hillier Hall) at Wellington Museum Studios in Wellington, and various other locations.
- Communicating with local and visiting artists that are part of Alchemy Artists Residency 2022.
- Supporting marketing and communication plans for the full 2022 season.
- Supporting the "Field Notes" exhibition Sept 23 – October 16, 2022 at various sites in PEC.
- Assisting with a variety of communication activities.
- Assisting with the dissemination of promotional/marketing materials.
Additional Info:
We would be delighted to hear from you if this is you:
- You are Passionate about arts and food. Work well in a fast-paced and open-concept environment and adapt easily.
- Have experience managing social media (Facebook, Instagram & Twitter) for companies / organizations.
- Speak and write well in English. Spanish is not required but a bonus.
- Can work independently.
- Are creative and like trying and thinking up new ideas, new trends and new approaches.
- Have excellent communication skills.
- Can work in a highly collaborative environment, prioritize, respect deadlines and effectively manage multiple tasks.
How to Apply:
Please send a resume and cover letter to: info@makealchemy.com (with “Social media coordinator application” in the subject line).
Only applicants scheduled for an interview will be contacted.
Photographer
Social Media Coordinator
Social Media Coordinator
Alchemy Artists Residency 2022
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Start Date: Jun 15, 2022
Dates: June 15 - October 16, 2022
Hourly: $25/hr
Approximately: up to 7 hours a week
Location: Hillier, PEC, Ontario
Description
Alchemy Artists Residency is an Ontario-based artist residency committed to fostering community engagement throug
Alchemy Artists Residency 2022
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Start Date: Jun 15, 2022
Dates: June 15 - October 16, 2022
Hourly: $25/hr
Approximately: up to 7 hours a week
Location: Hillier, PEC, Ontario
Description
Alchemy Artists Residency is an Ontario-based artist residency committed to fostering community engagement through the exploration and sharing of art, food and conversation. Attracting artists from Canada and throughout the world, Alchemy 2022 programming initiatives include “Table Settings” and “Field Notes”.
“Table Settings” is a weekly supper provided by Alchemy artists to farm and vineyard workers in Hillier PEC.
“Field Notes 2022” is a temporary public art exhibition in various locations in Hillier and PEC from Sept 23 – October 16, 2022.
Job Description
We are looking forward to welcoming a dynamic and motivated Photographer to our team who will document weekly the Alchemy Artists Residency 2022 season.
A part-time position for 18 weeks (from June 13, 2022 to October 16, 2022).
The Photographer will report to the Alchemy Board of Directors and will also work closely with the Alchemy Artists Residency Coordinators and Social Media Coordinator. The Photographer will document Table Settings, artists in the Wellington Museum Studios and other locations in Hillier and PEC, and “Field Notes 2022” installation and exhibition from mid September to mid October. Some post production may be required.
Alchemy welcomes and will prioritize hiring those who self-identify as being part of underrepresented groups including IBPoC, 2SLGBTQIA+, and disabled, to join our team.
Candidates must have access to a SLR camera, a computer, a reliable internet connection, and access to a car.
Requirements:
You will work closely with a small team, participate in staff meetings. You will be present at Table Settings 2022 at Hillier Hall in Hillier PEC every Wednesday afternoon and evening to capture photos. You will also document artists working in the studios from Thursdays through Saturdays at the Wellington Museum. You will document “Field Notes”, a group exhibition in Hillier and surrounding PEC locations from September 23 – October 16, 2022. Photographs will be used on Alchemy Artists Residency social media platforms, website and for other promotion. If you have other skills to offer such as social media, website tasks, this is also an asset, and we would discuss these opportunities with you.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- In partnership with the Alchemy Artists Residency, this position will document Alchemy Artists Residency 2022.
- Capturing photographs from "Table Settings", "Field Notes", Wellington Museum Artist Studios content for social media campaigns, website and promotional materials.
- Communicating with artistic and community partners to engage in cross-promotion and outreach activities.
- Gathering photographs at "Table Settings 2022" (every Wednesday afternoon and evening at Hillier Hall) at Wellington Museum Studios in Wellington, PEC, and various other locations.
- Communicating with local and visiting artists that are part of Alchemy Artists Residency 2022.
- Supporting marketing and communication plans for the full 2022 season.
- Supporting the "Field Notes" exhibition Sept 23 – October 16, 2022 at various sites in PEC.
- Some post production may be required.
- Assisting with a variety of documentation activities.
- Assisting with the dissemination of promotional/marketing materials.
Additional Info:
We would be delighted to hear from you if this is you:
- You are passionate about the arts, food, community based projects and photography.
- You work well in a fast-paced and open-concept environment and adapt easily.
- You have photography experience and post production experience.
- You can work independently. You have excellent communication skills.
- You can prioritize, respect deadlines and effectively manage multiple tasks.
How to Apply:
Please send your resume and cover letter to: info@makealchemy.com (with “Photographer application” in the subject line).
Only applicants scheduled for an interview will be contacted.
What's next? Deeper roots in a community setting for inquiry and discovery
Our current programming has deep roots stemming from what we have learned in offering six traditional artist residencies and programming on the Toronto Islands and in rural Prince Edward County (PEC), Ontario between 2015 and 2019. Prior to the global pandemic, participating artists in a variety of mediums ranging from visual arts, sculpture, photography, craft, cooking, performance art, writing and video shared their work and practice in a communal setting. Readings and discussions probed the creative intersection of food and art. Guest talks and walks with local artists, chefs, winemakers and community members helped us better understand the magic and inspiration created by making and sharing art, food, and ideas in a community setting.
In 2020, in response to the first wave of COVID-19, Alchemy’s program shifted to a small group of volunteers and artists who made twice weekly suppers for seasonal farm and vineyard workers in PEC. The project called "Table Settings" recognized the vital contribution of labourers, most of whom come from outside of Canada, and all of whom play a vital role in this wine producing region.
In 2021, we continued to provide twice weekly meals to seasonal agricultural workers. We also invited eight individual artists to create site-specific installations accessible to the public in collaboration with local farms and vineyards. This exhibition called "Field Notes" was also part of the Culture Days Festival in the fall.
Learn more about our seventh season of programming offerings here:
Non profit status for Alchemy
While our programming and residency offerings will continue to be guided by the principles of collaboration and consensus, our governance will be through our new Board of Directors. Alchemy co-facilitators Claire Tallarico and Tonia Di Risio are excited and delighted to welcome Erin MacInnis to our newly constituted Board of Directors. Now a small and mighty board of three, Claire and Tonia continue in their long-time collaborative roles as conveners and facilitators of all things Alchemy, Erin’s business acumen is welcome as we look to expand the reach of Alchemy post-pandemic.
Land Acknowledgement
Alchemy Artists Residency acknowledges that we are on the traditional territory of Huron-Wendat, Anishinaabe, and Haudenosaunee peoples. These peoples
agreed to mutual sharing obligations and responsibilities as stewards of the
land and water. We recognize that these are now our shared obligations in
partnership, to continue to protect the land and water. As we talk about the
land, we honour the Indigenous ancestors who came before us and who
continue to be present in lands which we occupy. We acknowledge and
honour the First Nations who despite attempts of colonialism, continue to
hold and share their rich history, traditions, and cultures that are proud,
modern and vibrant. As we move forward, we hope that every time we get
together we acknowledge all those that have come before us.
Approved by Troy Maracle, Indigenous Education Lead for the HPEDSB
Dinner at Redtail Vineyards by Kirstyn Mayers summer 2020.
Thank you
We gratefully acknowledge funding support from the Ontario Arts Council, an agency of the Government of Ontario, for our residency program in Prince Edward County from June - October 2022.
