The Guardhouse Program
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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.
- 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
Focus Areas
- 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
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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: 415.362.9330How to Apply
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.
- 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
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