The Guardhouse Program

The Guardhouse Program

Organization: FOR-SITE Foundation

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.

Contact

Email: info@for-site.org Phone: 415.362.9330

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