High Pile: Concepts in Tufting explores tufting beyond its traditional associations with domestic and commercial craft, highlighting the medium’s role within contemporary fine art as a site of experimentation and conceptual inquiry. This exhibition examines tufting as a practice where color is built through fiber density, form emerges through pile structure, and materiality plays a central role in how the work is experienced. 
 
High Pile brings together 20 artists whose work engages tufting as both a physical and expressive language. The works emphasize process while incorporating elements like abstraction and pattern to convey narratives and cultural meaning. Collectively, the exhibition positions tufting as a vital contemporary medium that is tactile, yet conceptually expansive.

• Liv Beret Aanrud
• Hacer Acma
• Trish Andersen & Michael Porten
• Jennifer Banzaca
• Vanessa Barragão
• Sam Druant
• Sylvia Fragoso
• Daniel Gardiner
• Johannah Herr
• Camilla Iliefski

• Sachiko Janek
• Sylvie Johnson
• Caroline Kaufman
• Maja Michaelsdotter
• Mychaelyn Michalec
• Melissa Monroe
• Angela Anh Ngyuen
• Peter Salsman
• Shishi San
• Nakiesha White

In addition to the exhibition, the Bedford offers engaging programs for the public. See below and be the first to know about upcoming events by signing up for our e-news!

Cocktails & Conversation with Bedford curators, Emilee Enders & Erica Schulz

Thursday, November 5, 2026
5:30 – 7 pm PDT
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BG Donor Preview

Saturday, September 26, 2026
4 – 5 pm PDT 

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

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Opening Party

Saturday, September 26, 2026
5 – 7 pm PDT

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

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General Admission

September 26 – December 13, 2026
Wed - Sun from 12 pm – 5 pm PDT

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