What is art about place?
We purposely keep the definition of “place” as broad and open-ended as possible. While we draw on the ideals of the American land art movement, we are interested in aesthetic explorations of all sorts of places—including virtual—and all different mediums.
How does an artist apply for a FOR-SITE residency?
The artist must be nominated by one of FOR-SITE’s Institutional Partners. The FOR-SITE Board reviews submitted proposals and awards approximately one residency per year.
How long is a residency?
Residencies are one to four months. There is only one artist at the residency at any given time.
Does the artwork have to be created at the residency?
Not necessarily. While FOR-SITE will always be interested in proposals that engage the Nevada City site, we also welcome offsite proposals that expand our ideas of place.
How does an exhibiting institution become a FOR-SITE partner?
FOR-SITE welcomes partnership queries from exhibiting institutions. Institutions interested in proposing a FOR-SITE project or having an exhibited FOR-SITE project presented at their venue should contact FOR-SITE at 415.362.9330 or
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Why Nevada City?
FOR-SITE began as 50 acres of privately owned property in Nevada City and an idea. Part of the idea was pragmatic—to support the creation and exhibition of new work about place—and part of the idea was romantic. Nevada City, with its vital, unparalleled landscape marked by the rise and fall of the California Gold Rush, a lost Nisenan culture, and enduring wildlife and ecology, was where the romance came in—and where it remains.
Why the Presidio?
As part of its ongoing effort to develop cultural attractions appropriate to its role as a natural and historical landmark, the Presidio of San Francisco partnered with the FOR-SITE Foundation in the creation of Andy Goldsworthy’s spire and the accompanying exhibition. FOR-SITE’s focus on art about place and the Presidio’s unique environment and resources complement each other, and for this reason FOR-SITE is pursuing a dialogue with the Presidio Trust regarding future projects for the Presidio.
Can I visit the artist residency?
The artist residency is not open to the general public. FOR-SITE funders may be invited to private events at the land from time to time.
Does FOR-SITE provide consulting services for site-responsive projects?
FOR-SITE is available to provide consulting services for a wide range of arts and civic organizations.
Where can I get more information?
Email your inquiries to
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