Public Art Walking Tours
The Bedford Gallery is now offering guided walking tours of Walnut Creek's prime public artworks located around downtown. Tours start at 11 a.m. every second Saturday of the month. Admission is $5 and includes a free pass to the Bedford Gallery. Tour schedules are subject to change.
Tour highlights provide an up-close view of works by Stephen DeStaebler, Yoshio Taylor, Bruce Beasley and others, as well as the Veteran's Memorial Plaza by Cliff Garten and a recent mural by Josh Keyes. Bedford Gallery docents are trained by public art specialists and can offer information and insight appropriate for all ages.
The 60-minute, docent-led walking tours depart from the front of the Lesher Center. Walking tours will be cancelled in the event of rain. Special group tours are also available for groups of 15 or more, by reservation only. Remember to wear comfortable shoes and sun protection.
2012 schedule
April 14 Tour 1
May 12 Tour 2
June 9 Tour 3
July 14 Tour 1
August 11 Tour 2
September 8 Tour 3
October 13 Tour 1
Tour #1 - Around the Lesher Center for the Arts, City Hall and Civic Park.
Tour #2 - Plaza Escuela and shopping areas (Mt. Diablo Blvd. at California Blvd.)
Tour #3 - Business parks near the Walnut Creek BART station. (Involves stairs.)
For more information and reservations, please call 925/295-1423. Reservations are suggested and drop-ins are welcome. Please visit our website at www.bedfordgallery.org and select programs then adult walking tours.
The Lesher Center for the Arts is located at 1601 Civic Dr. Walnut Creek, CA 94596
