Bedford Gallery

10/23/2026

“[Tufting] allows for spontaneity, experimentation, and a physical engagement with the work that I find deeply rewarding.” – Camilla Iliefski

In Uneven Sky, plants and organic forms emerge not from nature, but from pure imagination and intuition. It’s an exploration of organic growth, movement, and transformation through vibrant color, rich texture, and fluid form.

Head to bedfordgallery.org to learn more about High Pile.

Camilla Iliefski, Uneven Sky, 2025. Courtesy of the artist and Hostler Burrows, New York & Los Angeles.

10/22/2026

Thank you so much 7x7 and writer Emily Wilson for the shoutout on High Pile: Concepts in Tufting!

From tactile abstractions to poignant social commentary, the piece highlights how this tufting elevates traditional craft into an expressive, compelling dialogue.

Read the full article here: https://loom.ly/a8AVNvk

Jennifer Banzaca spent years working as a graphic artist in children’s publishing and entertainment at places including Golden Books, Nickelodeon, and Disney.The work informed her sense of color, inspiring her to add bright pops of yellow, pink, and green to the pieces now on display at High Pile:...

10/21/2026

What does a little color and creativity inspire in you?

Join artist Swati Rastogi for a free, hands-on mandala workshop at the Bedford!

Open to all ages on a first-come, first-served basis, you'll explore traditional intricate designs and create your own ready-to-hang artwork.

Learn more at bedfordgallery.org.

10/19/2026

In her sculptural tufting works, textile artist Maja Michaelsdotter transforms everyday life - a cat, an egg, a placenta - into bold, colorful explorations of existence.

By playing with scale and setting, Michaelsdotter brings a touch of absurdity and humor to the heavy, vulnerable reality of our biological bodies and minds. Raw, honest, and striking, her work celebrates the raw force of life in all its strange beauty.

Maja Michaelsdotter, A cat burning from the head, 2026; Depressed kitten Bow, 2026. Courtesy of the artist. Opening reception image courtesy of Ben Krantz Studio.

10/17/2026

Let’s hear some of Bedford’s docents tell you about their favorite pieces in High Pile!

Learn more about High Pile and our volunteer docent program at bedfordgallery.org.

Sachiko Janek, Bowl Full of Fiber; Italian Soda; Neutral Studies, 2025. Courtesy of the artist. Jennifer Banzaca, RISE UP!, 2025. Courtesy of the artist. Liv Beret Aanrud, Dottir, 2026. Courtesy of the artist. Sam Druant, Blossom, 2024. Courtesy of the artist & de boer, Los Angeles & Antwerp, Belgium.

10/16/2026

Mark your calendars! Craft Fest will be back at the Bedford on Saturday, November 21 ✨

Meet some of this year’s vendors:

👜 Stacey Sharman Studios: Quilts, bags, and accessories made from reclaimed fabrics.
🏺 East2West Pottery: Handmade house and kitchen wares.
🛋️ Small Matters Miniatures: Handcrafted 1:12 scale miniatures, accessories, and novelty pieces.
🧼 Outersoul Essentials: Small-batch skincare made by a biochemist and esthetician.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Visit BedfordGallery.org/CraftFest to learn more.

10/14/2026

“I am a textile artist and painter based in New York City who explores the relationship between color and memory.” – Caroline Kaufman

In The Start of the Day is the End of the Dream No. 2, repurposed materials layer color, texture, and pattern to capture the hazy threshold between waking and sleep.

Translating Caroline Kaufman’s synesthesia into visual language, this evocative textile composition explores how memory lingers in the subconscious. She asks, “what symbols or patterns remain on your eyelids before the full intensity of the day sets in?”

Read more about High Pile at bedfordgallery.org.

Caroline Kaufman, The Start of the Day is the End of the Dream No. 2, 2022.

10/11/2026

Baskets, by Oregon-based artist Nicky Statius, reflects on the cycle of life and what we truly hold onto as time passes.

Through delicate basketry, the artist transforms woven form into a holding vessel, not for material goods, but for shared memories, family stories, and the quiet comfort of human connection.

Learn more about the Walnut Creek Public Art Collection at bedfordgallery.org.

Nicky Statius, Baskets, 2020. Courtesy of Kevin Shea.

10/09/2026

“Submersos explores the hidden beauty and vulnerability of underwater
ecosystems, inviting viewers to reflect on what lies beneath the ocean's surface.” – Vanessa Barragão

Inspired by the beauty and fragility of coral reefs, sustainable artist Vanessa Barragão proves that waste can become art, offering an immersive call to cherish, respect, and protect our oceans’ extraordinary biodiversity.

Head to bedfordgallery.org to learn more about High Pile.

Vanessa Barragão, Submersos, 2026. Courtesy of the artist x Grandpa's Studio.

10/04/2026

“My artistic practice is rooted in exploring feminist themes through alternative narratives and magical thinking.” – Sam Druant

Combining memory, text, and feminist history, Sam Druant’s intricate textiles reimagine storytelling to challenge conventional structures and explore contemporary womanhood.

Sam Druant, Blossom, 2024. Courtesy of the artist and de boer, Los Angeles and Antwerp.