SALA Exhibition

Created by artists with disability, the Bedford 2024 SALA theme was Creating Rainbows, an exhibition celebrating the diversity and the unique stories of contributing artists from Bedford's Day Options.

Thi year we were joined by a team of artists from Bedford-backed Blend Creative, who will be presenting their SALA exhibition at The Joinery entitled In Your Wildest Dreams.

An exciting first for Bedford's SALA, there were multiple exhibition sites across South Australia including Adelaide Central Plaza (Rundle Mall), Bedford Panorama, Mount Gambier Library, The Joinery (Adelaide CBD), Port Lincoln Library and Mint Cafe in Whyalla.

All artworks for sale in Bedford's 2024 SALA exhibition were listed in our online gallery.

The online sales have now closed, but you can still view the gallery by clicking below.

In its simplest description, a rainbow is 'a multicoloured arc that forms in the sky.'

The rainbow motif offers Bedford Day Options artists so much scope to explore creatively, both practically and metaphorically, with the use of colour, blending, elevation, shape and form. The rainbow evokes ideas of magic, reward, renewal - and perhaps a sense of yearning... rainbows are always just out of reach.

Imagined by artists with disability, Creating Rainbows celebrates the diversity and the unique stories of contributors from Bedford's Day Options. Creating Rainbows offers the opportunity to creatively express thoughts, feelings, goals or hopes through a variety of artistic media. It may be painting, drawing, sculpting, or using elements from the natural environment. Each piece is made with pride and the unique interpretation of the artist.

Importantly, this is an opportunity for Bedford's artists to stage exhibitions, sell their beautiful creations and, best of all, earn their own commissions.

The Creating Rainbows exhibition will be launched at multiple locations on 1st August 2024. Additionally, everyone will be able enjoy and purchase the 2024 SALA entries through the online gallery.