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Ticket Office

Wed – Sun: Noon – 6:00pm
Mon – Tues: Closed*

Calls: 925-943-7469

Walk Up: 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

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(925) 295-1400

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*In addition to the hours noted, the Ticket Office is also open one hour prior and thirty minutes after curtain for ticketed performances, including performances on Mondays, Tuesdays, and most City holidays.

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Ticket Office

Wednesday – Sunday: Noon – 6:00pm
Monday – Tuesday: Closed*

Calls: (925) 943-7469

Walk Up: 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

*In addition to the hours noted, the Ticket Office is also open one hour prior and thirty minutes after curtain for ticketed performances, including performances on Mondays, Tuesdays, and most City holidays.

Presented by Bedford Gallery
January 13 - March 31, 2024

Dedicated to all things fired, Bedford Gallery’s winter exhibition presents a survey of California-based artists working in clay. In response to the recent ceramics renaissance in the contemporary art world, California Clay features an intriguing mix of functional and aesthetic works that highlight the versatility of the medium, and celebrate ceramics as both functional and fine art, showcasing the talent and creativity of contemporary ceramicists.

Artwork:

(above) Ahn Lee, Miasma (detail), 2022, porcelain, contaminated glaze, 30 x 19 x 14 inches
(calendar) Sandy Simon, Teapot, 2023, red earthenware, porcelain slip, green glaze, nichrome wire, wheel thrown fired to cone 03, 6.5 x 6.5 x 9 inches

Tickets:

Bedford Gallery is thrilled to continue the PAY WHAT YOU CAN community model for regular gallery admission! Pay What You Can admission removes barriers for entry and gives every person the opportunity to experience exhibitions at a price they can afford.

Pay What You Can (ages 13 and over) — admission gives every person the opportunity to experience curated art at a price they can afford. We're counting on you to let us know what price is right for you. If you can afford to, please consider paying a little extra to support those who can't.
$0 Art should be accessible to everyone
$5 Thanks for cheering us on
$10 Our suggested price
$15 Your added support is appreciated
$25 Pay it forward, support access for everyone
Children (ages 12 and under) — Free
Donors — Free

Note: Pay What You Can does not apply to opening receptions, special events, or workshops.

Entry requirements are subject to change:

We will continue to evaluate and consider all Contra Costa County health advisories, as well as expectations of all guests and performing artists. By purchasing tickets to this performance you agree to abide by entry requirements in effect on the date and time of this performance. Review our current entry requirements and learn how we are keeping you safe here.

Read more about Bedford Gallery's safety guidelnes here.

Health Advisory: The Lesher Center for the Arts follows health guidelines set forth and mandated by Contra Costa County and the State of California. The Lesher Center for the Arts is committed to providing a safe place for you and your guests to visit. All employees are trained on appropriate cleaning and disinfecting, hand hygiene, and respiratory etiquette. Read more about how we are keeping you safe. The Lesher Center for the Arts recommends self-screening your health, and the health of your guests, for common symptoms of infectious diseases before arriving to any in-person visits. If you, or any of your guests, display any symptoms of infectious diseases, or if you are unsure of your own self-screening, we kindly ask that you stay home. The Lesher Center for the Arts Ticket Office can help guide your available compensations, should you or your guests decide not to visit due to health concerns, or should the Lesher Center for the Arts need to postpone or cancel a performance or experience. Available compensation options may include: exchanging your tickets to another date or time, gifting or donating your tickets, or receiving credit for a future performance or experience.

Content Advisory: The Lesher Center for the Arts strives to provide accurate advisories for each performance and experience in regards to special effects that may affect guest sensitivities, including but not limited to smoke, strobe lighting, graphic violence, and aggressive sound effects. The Lesher Center for the Arts does not always provide advisories in regards to subject matter, as sensitivities vary guest to guest. If you have any questions or concerns about subject matter or effects, please contact the Lesher Center for the Arts Ticket Office prior to purchasing tickets, as all sales are final; the Lesher Center for the Arts will not refund any tickets to guests who choose not to attend a performance or experience based on subject matter or personal view of content or quality. As a rental facility, the Lesher Center for the Arts may not be provided information on every intended special effect and maturity appropriateness in advance.