The Astonishing Tale of Ludmilla and Thad Welch
An illustrated presentation and talk by historian Hattie Beresford in conjunction with the Museum's exhibition, Ludmilla Pilat Welch: Serene Santa Barbara
Join Hattie Beresford as she shares a tale of starving artists whose devotion to their craft overcame inconceivable privation with inventiveness and a magical spirit of adventure.
By the time Ludmilla and Thaddeus Welch landed in Santa Barbara in 1905, the lean days were behind them, and they had become known for their powerful skills in expressing the glory of landscape through color and light. While Thad’s focus remained in Marin County, Ludmilla established herself as a valued member of the Santa Barbara Art Colony and embraced the local landscape and historic adobe structures with her brush. The story leading to their arrival in Santa Barbara, however, is fraught with adventure.
Location
Covarrubias Adobe
Santa Barbara Historical Museum
136 E De la Guerra Street
Date and Time
- Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026 5:30pm - 7pm
