The Guardhouse Program

Geographic Scope: San Francisco, CA (Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture)

Program Description:
Launched by FOR-SITE in 2023 marking 20 years dedicated to the presentation of art about place, The Guardhouse Program invites three artists each year to activate a former military guard station at the main entrance to Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture.

Focus Areas

• Presentation of art about place
• Work that responds to the natural and cultural significance of the site and its surroundings
• Temporary art installations in a historic, former military guard station

Key Details

• Location: The Guardhouse at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture, 2 Marina Blvd, Building C, San Francisco, CA 94123
• Access: Free and open to the public, viewable through windows 24 hours a day
• Duration: Installations are temporary (typically several months)
• Partnership: Presented in partnership with Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture
• Funding Support: Made possible thanks to generous support from the ARB Fund

Acknowledgment

FOR-SITE acknowledges that The Guardhouse is located on the unceded ancestral homeland of the Ramaytush Ohlone peoples who are the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula.

Application Process

The website states that "Selected artists work closely with FOR-SITE to develop their proposed ideas." However, specific application procedures, deadlines, required materials, and submission instructions are not detailed on the provided pages.

To Apply: Contact FOR-SITE directly for application information and guidelines.

Contact Information

• Email: info@for-site.org
• Phone: 415.362.9330
• Mailing Address: Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture, 2 Marina Blvd, Building C, San Francisco, CA 94123