Quilt and Lewis & Clark Art Show, May 30, 2026

At the Historic 1937 Steiner Log Church, Welches, OR

Mike Gudge and Mike Westby with the Historic Steiner Log Church in

Welches are pleased to invite everyone to attend a very special Quilt and Lewis &

Clark Art Show. The Show will run from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday, May

30, 2026. Welches quilter Jean Ludeman and her husband, watercolor artist

Steve Ludeman, will exhibit their quilts and art. Both Jean and Steve’s award-

winning works have received national and international recognition

Jean will display several of her quilts with designs from the 1800s to the

present. She quilts a variety of styles including traditional piecing, modern

designs, landscape, art quilts, and experimental design. Jean uses bright colors to

fashion quilts in all sizes, from table runners to wall hangings to king-size bed

quilts. Many of her quilts are award-winners. Two of her quilts were accepted to

be displayed at international shows. Jean has taught classes sharing her

knowledge of quilting with other quilters.

Steve’s watercolor art is natural, nostalgic and colorful. He will display

mountain subjects, landscapes, seascapes, indigenous themes and stories of mid-

western and western history. The Show will feature Steve’s renowned Lewis &

Clark traveling history and art exhibit titled “The Grand Adventure Begins – Start

of the Lewis & Clark Expedition, 1802-1804”. This exhibit, sponsored by the

National Park Service, helps us celebrate our nation’s 250 th Anniversary. It is now

on its second cross-country tour, with stops here in Oregon, Pennsylvania,

Missouri, Kentucky and Montana. Steve is regarded as one of our country’s

leading Lewis and Clark artists.

The 1937 Steiner Log Church is on the National Register of Historic Places.

It is Oregon’s newest historic destination. Entrance to the Show will be free, so

visitors can experience the incredible beauty of the Church while enjoying the

quilts and art. Due to no internet service at the Church, any purchases will need

to be by check or cash.

Address:

1937 Steiner Log Church

68835 E. Barlow Trail Road

Welches, OR 97067 Phone 503-622-3639

For more information:

Google “Lewis & Clark Art by Steve Ludeman”

Visit www.steveludemanfineart.com To see Jean’s quilts, click on the

“Jean’s Quilts” link on this website.

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