Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture
Gallery
Cultural & Educational Center
Exhibition Space & Temporary Exhibition
Public Art Work
2 Marina Boulevard San Francisco, CA 94123
Marina
Open Hours:
Monday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday | Closed
Sunday | Closed
Special Events:
Program 1 | Opening Celebration
Greens Restaurant: From Reverence to Restaurant
Thursday, March 26 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Greens Restaurant | $130/person
One of FMCAC’s longest-standing residents, Greens Restaurant has been a beacon of vegetarian fine dining and the farm-to-table movement since 1979. The opening night program features a panel with current executive chef Katie Reicher and other pivotal figures, tracing the restaurant’s journey from its San Francisco Zen Center roots and Tassajara kitchen heritage to its iconic room overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge.
Guests are treated to a curated tasting menu drawing on decades of celebrated menus. Reservations: OpenTable.
Program 2
Smuin Contemporary Ballet: Anatomy of a Ballet
Wednesday, April 22 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cowell Theater | Free–$60
Smuin Contemporary Ballet Artistic Director Amy Seiwert takes audiences inside the creation of her latest world premiere, a character-driven work set to the music of Lucy Dacus, featuring live excerpts performed by the company. Smuin has appeared regularly at Fort Mason Center for three decades. Reserve tickets here.
Program 3
Stern Grove Festival: Free Music Under the Trees
Thursday, May 7 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Cowell Theater | Free–$60
As the nation’s oldest large-scale free music festival enters its 89th season, FMCAC welcomes the newest member of its resident family for an inside look at the institution’s history, mission, and future, along with a live performance that brings their story to life. Reserve tickets here.
Program 4
American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez (San Francisco Premiere)
Thursday, June 11 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cowell Theater | Free–$60
The season closes with the San Francisco premiere of the 2026 Sundance Audience Award winner. Directed by David Alvarado, the film chronicles playwright and filmmaker Luis Valdez, the father of Chicano theater, founder of El Teatro Campesino alongside Cesar Chavez, and creator of Zoot Suit and La Bamba. Featuring Edward James Olmos, Lou Diamond Phillips, Cheech Marin, Linda Ronstadt, and others. The screening is followed by an on-stage conversation with special guests. Reserve tickets here.
Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture Launches New Program Series:
Points of Departure
Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (FMCAC) today announced the debut of Points of Departure, an event series debuting March 26 that celebrates FMCAC’s history, resident organizations, and role as one of San Francisco’s most beloved cultural gathering places.
Featuring conversations, live performances, film screenings, and immersive experiences, the inaugural season of Points of Departure spotlights longtime campus residents and Bay Area cultural icons, including Greens Restaurant, Smuin Contemporary Ballet, Stern Grove Festival, and concludes with the San Francisco premiere of an award-winning new documentary on Chicano theater pioneer Luis Valdez. Produced by Fort Mason Art—FMCAC’s arts programming arm—the series was assembled by Brad Rosenstein, FMCAC’s Associate Curator of Public Programs.
“With Points of Departure, we’re inviting audiences directly into our history by sharing the stories of the artists, ideas, and organizations that have shaped San Francisco’s cultural life for decades,” said Frank Smigiel, FMCAC’s Chief Curator & Director of Arts Programming. “This series is a celebration of our community and a declaration that the most exciting chapters are still ahead.”
Points of Departure is part of a broader programming arc leading up to FMCAC’s 50th anniversary in 2027, which will also include a commemorative book by author and journalist Alexis Madrigal that chronicles Fort Mason’s transformation from a decommissioned military base to a vibrant hub for arts and culture in a national park.
“Fort Mason Center has always been a place where San Francisco’s past, present, and future converge, and Points of Departure captures that spirit,” said Mike Buhler, FMCAC President & CEO. “These are the stories of organizations and artists who have defined this campus and this city, and we are excited to share them with our community as we build toward our 50th anniversary.”“Fort Mason Center has always been a place where San Francisco’s past, present, and future converge, and Points of Departure captures that spirit,” said Mike Buhler, FMCAC President & CEO. “These are the stories of organizations and artists who have defined this campus and this city, and we are excited to share them with our community as we build toward our 50th anniversary.”
ABOUT FORT MASON CENTER FOR ARTS & CULTURE
Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture is a historic San Francisco waterfront landmark and dynamic cultural hub that sparks bold creativity through art, events, and community. Located within a 13-acre historic district of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, FMCAC is the nonprofit steward of the former U.S. Army San Francisco Port of Embarkation. Since opening to the public in 1977, FMCAC has embodied reinvention — transforming a former military base into a dynamic hub for artistic experimentation and civic life. FMCAC commissions site-responsive, public-facing artworks; presents free programs that position art as a shared public resource; and provides affordable space for a vibrant community of nonprofit resident organizations.
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