Art in the parks

British artist Yinka Shonibare’s large-scale sculptural installation Man Moving Up
Black Gold: Stories Untold

This summer, FOR-SITE Foundation presents its highly anticipated new project Black Gold: Stories Untold. This innovative exhibition invites more than fifteen contemporary artists to reflect on the resilience, struggles, and triumphs of African Americans who lived in California from the Gold Rush to the Reconstruction period following the Civil War (c. 1849–1877). 

British artist Yinka Shonibare’s large-scale sculptural installation Man Moving Up
Black Gold: Stories Untold

"Black Gold: Stories Untold" invites more than fifteen contemporary artists to reflect on the resilience, struggles, and triumphs of African Americans who lived in California from the Gold Rush to the Reconstruction period following the Civil War.

Artist Ai Weiwei, photo by the FOR-SITE Foundation
"Ai Weiwei: Yours Truly"
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Join us for a free screening of the new documentary "Yours Truly" at the Presidio Theatre. 

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Stairs down to Black Sands Beach
Hidden gems of the GGNRA you have to see to believe

Here’s an insider’s guide to some of our favorite hidden gems of the GGNRA. From secret beaches to undiscovered redwood groves, these spots provide a chance to get into nature and steer clear of the crowds.

Raven Chacon, together with Bay Area guitar-percussion duo, The Living Earth Show.
Artist Raven Chacon Q&A: Insights on sound and landscapes

Tremble Staves is a 70-minute performance at Sutro Baths on October 19. Chacon and The Living Earth Show will use water as an instrument to illuminate its role in our lives. We had a chance to sit down for a Q&A with Chacon.

Man plays piano while at Fort Point National Historic Site
Our favorite Instagram photos from PianFrancisco at Fort Point

Pianos + Fort Point = A weekend of music under the Golden Gate Bridge! See our favorite Instagram photos of the pop-up performances from visitors like you.

Raven Chacon, together with Bay Area guitar-percussion duo, The Living Earth Show.
Art in the Parks Lineup for Fall 2019

This fall, thanks to our Art in the Parks program in partnership with the National Park Service, the Golden Gate National Parks become an art gallery and performance space with something for everyone to enjoy. 

Travis Andrews of The Living Earth Show performs "Tremble Staves" at Sutro Baths
Tremble Staves at Lands End
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Join us for the inaugural performance of Tremble Staves by composer and visual artist Raven Chacon with The Living Earth Show. 

Pianist performing at Fort Point
PianFrancisco at Fort Point

We're doing something that we've never done before: In partnership with our friends at PianFrancisco, Art in the Parks will be hosting a free piano concert in one of San Francisco's oldest and most iconic buildings, Fort Point! 

Pole surrounded by a knitted American flag at Fort Point National Historic Site
Immigrant Yarn Project reminds us why we make programs ‘For All’

Standing at Fort Point, surrounded by these totems, was a reminder of our weekly community volunteer programs where we are hoping to create a space to honor native people, and all the migrant cultures that represent the Bay Area.

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