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CALeidoscope: Evolving Reflections of California
The Bedford’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 sun-drenched 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. Submissions are now open. The deadline to submit work for consideration is March 26, 2026 at 12 PM PT.
Thank you to artists who submitted work for CALeidoscope! You will be notified of the jury results via email by April 24, 2026 at 5 PM PT. No phone calls, please. For questions, please email galleryinfo@bedfordgallery.org. Gallery staff is available Monday through Friday.
Exhibition dates: July 11 – September 13, 2026
Opening Party: Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 5 – 7 pm, Donor Preview from 4 – 5 pm
Library Community Art Gallery
The City of Walnut Creek, in conjunction with the Walnut Creek Downtown Library, presents annual exhibitions in the Library Community Art Gallery. The gallery was created to encourage and develop artistic expression and to foster greater appreciation for art in our community. This program is part of the Arts + Recreation Department, administered by Bedford Gallery under the direction of the Walnut Creek Arts Commission.
The Walnut Creek Library is located at 1644 N Broadway, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Library Hours
- Monday–Tuesday: 10 AM – 8 PM
- Wednesday–Thursday: 10 AM – 6 PM
- Friday–Saturday: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Sunday: Closed
Submit Artwork
The 2026-2027 season begins July 24, 2026, and the deadline for proposals is June 3, 2026. The schedule will be announced by August 3, 2026.
2025-2026 Exhibitions
Ilah Jarvis
East Bay Cityscapes
July 8 – August 14, 2025
Ilah Jarvis, Goodbye CCAC 1 (Oakland), watercolor on paper, 12" x 9"
Bedford Gallery Docents
Artwork by Carol Kuhn, Kathy McKeown McEwen, Susan Cole, Judith Hirabayashi, Sally Van Oosbree, Joann Pavlinec, Carolyn Ciarelli, Adrienne Rogers, Avery Liell-Kok, Lisa McElroy, and Ellisse Stohrer
August 19 – September 25, 2025
Susan Cole, Where I'm At, 2024, acrylic, found objects, paper mache, wood, 36" x 24"
Susan Goldie
Life Patterns
September 30 – November 6, 2025
Susan Goldie, New Appreciation 2, 2024, acrylic, collage, Shibori dyed paper, stitching, metal leaf, 30" x 24"
Roger Bass
Places
November 11 – December 18, 2025
Roger Bass, Alcatraz Abandoned, acrylic on canvas, 16" x 20"
Art Guild of the Delta
Artwork by Marsha Mees, Jane Yuen Corich, Frank Littman, Stefanie Sylvester, Tom State, Susan State, and Donna Cooper
February 10 – March 19, 2026
Jane Yuen Corich, Shangrila, 2023, acrylic mixed media, 22" x 30"
Betsy Kendall
East Bay Spirit
March 24 – April 30, 2026
Betsy Kendall, Corral (Tormey Pasture), 2011, oil on canvas, 24" x 28"
Dobee Snowber, Lisa Levine, and Marsha Balian
Reconstructing Memory
May 5 – June 11, 2026
Lisa Levine, Smokin' Liz, 2023, archival pigment print, 20" x 20"
Marianne McCraney
This Side Up
June 16 – July 23, 2026
Marianne McCraney, Robot Costume, watercolor on paper, 22" x 29"
Submitting Work or Proposals
Although Bedford Gallery's exhibitions are planned well in advance, our curator will review work and proposals throughout the year.
Due to a high number of submissions, a response may take up to 6 months.
Submissions must include —
- Curriculum vitae (CV).
- Artist's statement.
- 20 images or a video/audio file (15 minutes or less).
- Articles and/or reviews of work
Send digital images via DropBox or another file sharing site. Mailed submissions will not be accepted or returned.