About

Venue Rental

The Bedford is an elegant and distinctive venue for your upcoming reception, corporate gathering, cocktail party, or special event.

The Bedford is a 3,500 square foot contemporary art space with soaring ceilings, hardwood floors, and abundant natural light. Located in Walnut Creek’s Lesher Center for the Arts, it is the largest community-minded visual arts facility between the Bay Area and Sacramento.

Accessibility

The Lesher Center for the Arts is conveniently located near Highways 24 and 680, and just four blocks south of the Walnut Creek BART station. The Locust Street Garage is adjacent to the gallery and provides 5 levels of parking. The Bedford is fully wheelchair accessible. 

 

 

Capacity

The Bedford can accommodate a maximum of 250 guests for your event.* Tables, chairs, linens, and technical equipment / services are also available. Our Lesher Center Approved Caterers appreciate the gallery’s spacious preparation area and street-level access. 

*Subject to prior approval from the Curator, dependent on type of event and current exhibition layout.

Exhibitions

Each year the Bedford presents a diverse range of exhibitions designed to educate, intrigue, and engage the Bay Area community.

Planning your event around a specific exhibition connects your guests with the arts, while providing a unique setting for your social or business activities. We invite you to view our current exhibition schedule. 

Rental Inquiries

For more information on renting the Bedford, please call 925-295-1417 or contact galleryinfo@bedfordgallery.org.

Bedford 25-26 Rental RATES

Bedford RENTAL POLICIES

LCA Rules & Regulations


Rental Restrictions Policy

When you rent our facility, you agree to the following —

  1. A certificate of liability is required.
  2. No decorations, food, or beverages that could endanger the works of art.
  3. No dark sauces, sodas, juices, or red wines permitted.
  4. No open-flame candles are allowed.
  5. All tables must be at least 36" from free standing art and gallery walls. Bedford staff reserve the right to alter the table arrangement at any time.
  6. Artwork is not to be moved. Inquire with Bedford staff to request artwork to be moved at least 2 weeks in advance of event date. An art handling fee will be charged for changes in exhibition layout, if approved.
  7. The Bedford and the Lederer Art Space must be left in the same condition as found.