The 35th Annual Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show Poster Release and Signing Party - "Inspired Journey" by Jean Wells-Keenan May 29, 2010

Saturday May 29, 2010. The 35th Annual Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show Poster Release and Signing Party, from 3 to 6pm. Join us at High Desert Gallery and meet Jean Wells-Keenan, have your 2010 Quilt Show Poster signed, and enjoy live music, refreshments and more.

High Desert Gallery of Central Oregon is honored to host Jean Wells-Keenan, the 2010 Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show Poster Artist, as our July 2010 Artist Feature. The "Inspired Journey" exhibition and sale of Jean's original quilts, will be held at High Desert Gallery, 281 W Cascade Avenue at Oak, in Sisters, Oregon, from July 2 through July 18, 2010.
“Each year the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show invites a local quilter to be “Queen for a Day”. In selecting the Featured Quilter, we look for someone who has dedicated themselves not only to quilting, but also to inspiring others. We display the quilts of our Featured Quilter in a special location on Quilt Show Day and invite our Featured Quilter to preview their work during the Around The Block Fiber Art Stroll.

In 2010, Jean Wells-Keenan, show founder, author, shop owner and quilting inspiration to thousands, will be inducted into the Quilters Hall of Fame in Marion, Indiana. In honor of her work and her influence on the quilting world. We've asked Jean to be our Featured Quilter for our 35th Anniversary. The show theme “Inspired Journey” highlights the evolution of quilting over the last three decades and the progression of Jean's own work.” - The Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show Organization

Jean says, “My life has been in “Inspired Journey” when it comes to quilting. As a nine year old I discovered sewing and embroidery and this began my love affair with the creativity involved in sewing, quilting, and knitting. I have been fortunate to have turned these interests into a career of teaching and lecturing, writing books, and owning a retail store. The journey is never ending for me.

Recurring themes in my quilts have to do with natural configurations – rocks, trees, flowers, and the landscape. These are a common thread running through my mind as I work intuitively designing quilts, letting the design take on a shape and color all its own. My fascination is with line, pattern, color, and texture and how to design with these elements in mind.”

The 2010 Quilt Show Theme, “Inspired Journey,” is beautifully represented by Jean Wells-Keenan's quilts that feature the familiar elements of the Central Oregon landscape. Jean Wells-Keenan, show founder, author, shop owner and quilting inspiration to thousands, will have her first ever gallery showing at High Desert Gallery in Sisters during the 2010 Sisters Quilt Show and have her quilts featured on the annual Quilt Show Poster.

Save The Date! We have some great events planned before and during the Quilt Show so please mark your calendar!

Saturday May 29, 2010. The 35th Annual Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show Poster Release and Signing Party, from 3 to 6pm. Join us at High Desert Gallery and meet Jean Wells-Keenan, have your 2010 Quilt Show Poster signed, and enjoy live music, refreshments and more.

Saturday July 3, 2010. Around The Block Fiber Art Stroll, from 4 to 7pm, High Desert Gallery will feature Jean Wells-Keenan. Meet Jean, view and purchase her quilts while enjoying live music, refreshments and more.

Thursday July 8, 2010. Artist Reception with Jean Wells-Keenan, from 3 to 6:30pm. High Desert Gallery will feature Jean Wells-Keenan. Meet Jean, view and purchase her quilts while enjoying live music, refreshments and more.
July Artist Feature: "Inspired Journey" Original Quilt Exhibition and Sale by Jean Wells-Keenan, July 2 through July 18, 2010. High Desert Gallery is open daily from 10am to 6pm or later.

Gallery Events: High Desert Gallery, 281 W Cascade Avenue at Oak, Sisters Oregon. For more information please call 866-549-6250 or 541-549-6250, and visit us on the web at www.highdesertgallery.com. You can also find all our upcoming High Desert Gallery events on our blog. Never miss an event again.

Discover more about the world renowned Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show and Around the Block Fiber Art Stroll here and here.

About High Desert Gallery: High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing, The Art & Soul of Central Oregon™ is an award winning fine art and custom picture framing gallery with three High Desert Gallery retail locations in Bend, Oregon, Redmond and Sisters Oregon and one High Desert Frameworks! located in downtown Bend, Oregon. The gallery specializes in Central Oregon Artists & Beyond™ and Stellar Custom Framing. For more information please visit: www.highdesertgallery.com or call toll free 1-866-549-6250.

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