The opening reception of “Reflections of Home” was held in BSU’s Talley Gallery on April 4.
An exhibition of paintings by Gillian Bedford, the exhibit features works inspired by her experiences moving to Bemidji from the east coast. Each piece reflects the connections Bedford has made with her new home in northern Minnesota.
“Reflections of Home” will be on display through May 5. The Talley Gallery, located in Bridgeman Hall room 140, is free and open to the public 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday though Friday.
About the Talley Gallery
Bemidji State University’s Talley Gallery was dedicated to the memory of Ila Mae Talley on Sept. 27, 1975. Talley joined the Bemidji State Teachers College faculty in 1946 and taught at the college until her death in 1963. During her tenure, she organized the Bemidji Creative Arts Center and the Minnesota Art Education Exchange, now known as the Art Educators of Minnesota. At BSC, she taught a variety of students in elementary art, techniques of weaving, introduction to art and methods of teaching art.
The Talley Gallery’s exhibits, collections and programs have supplemented BSU art education and cultivated a greater understanding of and appreciation for creative expression in the Bemidji region. Each year, the gallery hosts six visiting professional artists and juries three BSU student shows – two senior art shows and one scholarship show. All Talley Gallery activities are supported by the Bemidji State student activity fee.
Contact
Laura Goliaszewski, Talley Gallery director