The PX is a contemporary center for exploring the intersection of human culture and the natural world through creative expression and compelling exchange.
The relationship of humankind to the global environment is one of the most critical issues of the 21st century. The Presidio and its surroundings have long been a magnificent showcase of the intersection of nature and culture.
Whether through the blend of natural and cultural resources within the Presidio’s boundaries, the graceful span of the Golden Gate Bridge that adds
to the scenic beauty of our harbor entrance, or the expansive green spaces at the doorstep of one of the world’s great cities, this landmark location powerfully illustrates the interrelationship of human culture and the natural world.
On this site, we propose to create the Presidio Exchange (PX), a modern, participatory cultural institution. Unlike traditional museums based on a collection of objects, the PX will be a platform for artists, thinkers, innovators, young leaders, and visitors to create, celebrate, and inspire deep connections to place. It will be a center for thought leadership and innovative programs, most in partnership with nationally regarded organizations. And it will be a stunning setting for exhibitions, art installations, performances, and festivals—all in view of the Golden Gate.
With the caliber of its programs, the reach and talents of its partners, and the world-class setting it occupies, the PX will be a star attraction among the constellation of Presidio visitor offerings.
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PROGRAM PARTNERS
ART
California Institute of the Arts
FOR-SITE Foundation
Headlands Center for the Arts
Mural, Music and Arts Project
Stanford Arts Institute
Walker Art Center
HISTORY/CULTURAL HERITAGE
Bill Lane Center for the American West, Stanford University
Bay Area Open Space Council
California Historical Society
National Geographic
Ohlone Profiles Project
Pacific West Immigration Museum
NATURE/SCIENCE
Bay Area Open Space Council
California Academy of Sciences
Center for Diversity and the Environment
Chabot Space and Science Center
Conservation International
Environmental Education Collaborative
National Geographic Society
National Wildlife Federation
NatureBridge
Outdoor Afro
Student Conservation Association
INNOVATION/IDEAS/POLICY
The Aspen Institute
The Center for the Next Generation
encore.org
IDEO
The Innovation Hanger
National Equity Project
The Tech Museum of Innovation
TechShop
United Nations Foundation
FOOD/SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
La Cocina Incubator Kitchen
Pie Ranch