The Bedford Gallery, located on the ground floor of the Lesher Center for the Arts in downtown Walnut Creek, has become well regarded in the Bay Area as a modest-sized gallery that exhibits big-museum-quality shows. Every season, the gallery curates exhibitions with a variety of themes and works by historic, modern, artists, from both the East Bay and from around the world. The gallery also runs educational tours and workshops for area school students, families, and other members of the community, as well as manages the City of Walnut Creek's public art program. You can also rent the gallery to host a special event.