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11-27-13

Art Makes You Smart

Photo courtesy Alain Pilon and The New York Times

Photo courtesy Alain Pilon and The New York Times

. . . strong causal relationships do in fact exist between arts education and a range of desirable outcomes.

The title of a recent New York Times article says it all: Art Makes You Smart. We couldn’t agree more! So feed your brain as well as your belly this holiday weekend by stopping over to the Presidio for a visit to Tree Fall. Docents will be on hand from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday.

After December 1, Tree Fall will be available weekdays by appointment through the Presidio Trust (415.561.5300). Weekend hours resume January 2014.

Have a warm and happy Thanksgiving!

Goldsworthy in the Presidio

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  • #AndyGoldsworthy and the @presidiosf forestry crew have been hard at work this week conserving "Wood Line." Here's a [very!] quick look courtesy of our Program Director @jaxvontreskow. #ArtAboutPlace
  • Big news! @aiww's "Trace" is headed to the @hirshhorn where it will be exhibited from June 28 through January 1, 2018. At this moment in time, we can't think of a better place for the work to be than right there in the heart of our nation's capital. #ArtAboutPlace

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