Sculpture Residencies in San Francisco

500 Capp Street

San Francisco, United States

The 500 Capp Street International Artist Residency hosts artists in The David Ireland House in San Francisco’s Mission District for a focused period of research and making, culminating in an exhibition. Residents may live or work in the House and access the Paule Anglim Room and David Ireland Archive, receiving curatorial guidance throughout. The residency emphasizes concept-driven practices and welcomes international and U.S.-based artists, with strong interest in sculpture and ideas aligned with David Ireland’s philosophies. Public programs may include installations, interventions, and community-facing events. The House offers elevator access to living quarters and wi‑fi. Partners may stay briefly by arrangement; the House is not suited to families or pets (service animals permitted).

FOR SITE Foundation

San Francisco, United States

FOR-SITE Foundation, established in , supports the creation and presentation of art about place through exhibitions, commissions, artist residencies, and education programs, primarily in collaboration with national parks in the San Francisco area. Its residency program previously offered artists space and funding at a 50-acre site near Nevada City, California, culminating in exhibitions with museum partners, featuring past residents like Pae White and Mark Dion. The organization has evolved to focus on site-specific commissions in public realms such as the Presidio and Alcatraz.