This mural by Sirron Norris was spotted at the Duncan Arcade in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out more of his creations here and his bio here. He created the original backgrounds to Bob’s Burgers. Find out more about his work on Bob’s Burgers here.
The Bedford Gallery in downtown Walnut Creek is back with a new exhibit (advanced tickets required) called Bird, Nest Nature, on display through February 7th. You can also view the online exhibit gallery here.
From the online exhibit:
Bedford Gallery is thrilled to reopen to the public on Tuesday, October 13 with the juried and invitational exhibition Bird, Nest, Nature. Juried by Jeffrey De Blois, Assistant Curator, ICA Boston and Rebecca Lowery, Assistant Curator, MOCA Los Angeles, the exhibition includes over 150 local, national and international artists inspired by the exquisite beauty of creatures of flight. Following guidelines outlined by Contra Costa Health Services, indoor museums, including our gallery, can reopen as of September 29. The health and safety of our visitors is our top priority; please read our new safety procedures below or visit bedfordgallery.org/safety to learn more.
A couple of weeks ago I posted about progress being made on a giant mural called Better Days, located on the side wall of rororiri in downtown Walnut Creek, and it’s now finished! If you’re in the area definitely check it out and look for new artwork from artist Ally McKay on her Insta here.
Thanks to a reader for sending a photo of the Bullman with Bulldog sculpture that has been yarn bombed by Bedford Gallery Docent Adrienne Rogers. Previously masked Bullman with Bulldog photos are here and here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Bright, new art murals made by local artists and Neiman Marcus employees are on display at the Neiman Marcus store in downtown Walnut Creek that was recently looted during recent protests according to this KCBS Radio article.
Last month we learned of the “masked bulldog“, so it’s only appropriate to see the masked bullman appear as well. Spotted in downtown Walnut Creek a couple of weeks ago.
Thanks to a reader for sending a picture of the “Masked Bulldog” in downtown Walnut Creek. The “Bullman with Bulldog” sculpture first appeared at the corner of Main St. and Mt. Diablo Blvd. about three years ago.
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Since when did stop signs decorated on the backside with birds and bird feeders become a thing? I’m seeing them all over the place the past year.
