Limitless: Celebrating Artists with Disabilities

April 12 – June 22, 2025

Limitless Artworks (NIAD x CG x CE) (1182 x 500)

About

Recognizing the indelible contributions of artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities working in the visual arts, this exhibition challenges conventional narratives and broadens our understanding of creativity, innovation, and expression. Since Creative Growth’s opening in 1974 and the subsequent launch of NIAD in 1982 and Creativity Explored in 1983, these institutions have been at the forefront of creating visibility for artists with disabilities in the Bay Area. We are honored to present 65 artists—with practices at these organizations—in a comprehensive survey that includes media from ceramics and textiles to figurative and abstract painting and drawing.

Artists

Creativity Explored

Ming Choi
Ada Chow
Peter Cordova
Samedi Djeimguero
Maribel Guzman
Isaac Haney-Owens
Andrew Li
John Patrick McKenzie
Hiro Medina
Jason Monzon
Joseph Omolayole
Ethel Revita
Lance Rivers
Trevor Rovertarthead
Tranesha Smith-Kilgore
Calvin Snow
Miyuki Tsurukawa
Kathy Wen
Gerald Wiggins
Marilyn Wong

Creative Growth

Kristian Cheek
Lauren Dare
James Davis
Rosena Finister
Zina Hall
John Hiltunen
Cedric Johnson
Jordan King
John Martin
Brian Nakahara
Stephanie Nguyen
Latifa Noorzai
Anthony (Tony) Pedemonte
William Scott
Dinah Shapiro
Lulu Sotelo
Sherry Stanley
Nicole Storm
Christine Szeto
William Tyler
Monica Valentine
Ron Veasey
Alice Wong
Ying Ge Zhou

NIAD

Saul Alegria
Jeremy Burleson
Miguel Chacon^*
Deatra Colbert^*
Dre'An Cox
Julio Del Rio^*
Luis Estrada^*
Sylvia Fragoso
Felicia Griffin^*
Raven Harper
Shana Harper^{^}
Nathan Lam
Donzell Lewis
Julie MacDonald
Jean McElvane
Richard Naranjo
Halisi Noel-Johnson
Michael Nuñez
Maria Radilla
Robin Rakoczy
Dorian Reid
Carlota Rodriguez
Xiomara Rosales
Alice Sampson
Esmeralda Silva^*
Guadalupe Soto
Jonathan Valdivias^{^}
Christian Vassell^*

^*NIAD Community Mural artists
^{^}Featured Limitless artist and NIAD Community Mural artist

Limitless Events & Workshops

In addition to the exhibition, Bedford Gallery will offer workshops and programming that are open to the public.

We are committed to providing an inclusive space for all participants. To request an accommodation or learn more about our program's accessibility, contact us at 925-295-1417 or galleryinfo@bedfordgallery.org.

Linocut Printing with Limitless artist Shana Harper (An inclusive community workshop!)
Saturday, April 26 from 12 - 1:30 pm
Come print, play, and celebrate the joy of making art together! Shana will share insights into her artistic practice before everyone gets to work, creating bold prints on tote bags and bandanas in a lively community setting.
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Freestyle Art with Limitless artist Dinah Shapiro (An inclusive community workshop!)
Saturday, May 17 from 11 am – 12:30 pm
This is a space to create, connect, and explore art together—no rules, just expression! Dinah will share insights into her process—rooted in nature, totems, and emotions—before everyone dives into making their own unique artwork alongside her.
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BG Donor Preview

Saturday, April 12, 2025
11 am – 12 pm PDT

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

Opening Party

Saturday, April 12, 2025
12 pm – 2 pm PDT

BUY TICKETS

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

General Admission

April 12 - June 22, 2025
Wed - Sun from 12 pm – 2 pm PDT