BG’s annual juried exhibition returns with CALeidoscope: Evolving Reflections of California, a vibrant celebration of our Golden State. From the Mexican border to Oregon, California stretches nearly 900 miles along the Pacific Ocean and is home to sundrenched beaches, verdant farmlands, majestic mountains, dramatic deserts, and monumental redwood forests. With all this natural beauty, it’s no wonder California serves as a source of inspiration and promise for dreamers, makers, and visionaries across the US. CALeidoscope honors the breathtaking geography of our great state and reflects its esteemed position as a cultural leader and hotbed for creativity and innovation.  

• Juan Omar Rodriguez, Assistant Curator, San José Museum of Art
• Amanda Sroka, Senior Curator, Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles

Timeline

Entries open: July 24, 2025
Deadline to submit work for consideration: March 26, 2026 at 12 pm PT
Notice of participation: April 24, 2026
Artwork Delivery: June 22 – 26, 2026
Exhibition dates: July 11 – September 13, 2026
Opening Party: Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 4 – 7 pm 

Submissions

Submit your images and other materials online via CaFÉ here. Only digital images uploaded to CaFÉ will be accepted and reviewed. Physical submissions delivered to the Bedford will not be reviewed.

NOTE: IF YOUR ARTIST NAME IS DIFFERENT FROM YOUR LEGAL NAME, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION UNDER YOUR ARTIST NAME ONLY.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

MORE DETAILS

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BG Donor Preview

Saturday, July 11, 2026
4 – 5 pm PDT

Free for Bedford Gallery Donors.
Bring your ID for entry.

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Opening Party

Saturday, July 11, 2026
5 – 7 pm PDT

Tickets on Sale in June 2026

General Admission (ages 13+) — $5
12 & under — FREE
BG Donors — FREE

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General Admission

July 12 – September 13, 2026
Wed - Sun from 12 pm – 5 pm PDT

Tickets on Sale in June 2026

Pay What You Can (ages 13 and over)
Note: Pay What You Can does not apply to opening parties, special events, or workshops.