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Alchemy Art Center hosts a seasonal artist residency program on San Juan Island, WA for artists working in the mediums of ceramics, printmaking, fiber art, or darkroom photography.

2026 Program Dates:

Spring Cohort, Teaching and Special Projects:
May 1st to May 25th 2026

Summer I Cohort, Artists in Community:
May 29th – July 15th 2026

Summer II Cohort, Artists in Community:
July 18th – August 31st 2026

Alchemy’s AIR program is a unique opportunity to live in an immersive arts community on San Juan Island, connect with the wider SJI community via teaching and outreach activities, and have focused time to create art in an environment that supports collaboration, cross-pollination, and innovation. Artists-in-Residence are encouraged to work in all of Alchemy’s focus areas (regardless of their area of expertise), and experiment with mediums they may not have tried before.

All AIR opportunities include a work exchange of 15 hours per week, a substantial component of which is community engagement. This can mean teaching adult-level classes, leading free workshops in the park, mentoring small groups of young people, or simply interacting with Alchemy’s many studio members and visitors. Ideal candidates are people who enjoy people, and who are energized and inspired by collaborative interactions.

Professional opportunities available to AIRs can include a final exhibition in the dome gallery space at Alchemy, and an artist talk in partnership with the San Juan Islands Museum of Art. Artists who are newer to teaching are also encouraged to gain experience by leading free all-ages workshops in our community.

Alchemy hosts two different types of artist residencies, with different opportunities and expectations, changing with the seasons. Read on to learn more about our residency options! https://alchemyartcenter.com/become-an-air

Opportunity Website

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