Founded by Directors, Lorin Kaufman & Julia Macdougall, Alchemia is a non-profit organization committed to sharing the voice of those experiencing different disabilities with their community -through an arts environment and vocational experiences. Alchemia’s voices can be sampled on our new LITERARY ARTS page, and in our ongoing, student produced ALCHEMIA SPOTLIGHT, which features behind-the-scenes Alchemia stories.
Alchemia’s VISUAL ARTS program seeks to provide a space for all artists - for those who enjoy pursuing art as a hobby, as well as those who see art as a vocation. Alchemia’s art program explores the mediums of painting, drawing, ceramics, mixed media, fiber arts, and sculpture. Seasonal ART EXHIBITIONS are a major component of the program, and student’s work may be purchased at ALCHEMIA SALES.
Alchemia’s PERFORMANCE ARTS program incorporates drama, music, movement, voice, video, costume making, and set design. Alchemia’s theatrical stage production of WABI SABI has been publicly performed on several sages in the north San Francisco Bay Area, as well as traveling twice to Australia. Alchemia’s HOUSE BANDS have performed throughout the North Bay as well.
Alchemia is also a place where those with disabilities can find work and professional support. Our VOCATIONAL TRAINING program pairs our students with jobs in the community. We invite you to meet our STUDENTS, get to know our STAFF, and feel free to CONTACT us if you’d like more information about Alchemia and its programs.
