Author Mary Alice Orcutt Henderson will sign copies of her new book, "Douglas Shively: An Artist's Life," a biography of the beloved Santa Paula painter from his birth to his early career as a artist. The book features stunning images of Shively's works including 40 oil paintings, 40 watercolors, 40 sketches, and a collection of his travel slides. Many of the images have never before been published! Also shown are family photographs and images of the four residences that he designed for his family homes.

The book will be available for purchase during the event for the price of $50.00 each.

Admission is free for everyone.

Image credit: "Ferndale" by Douglas Shively, 1974 and 1986, oil on masonite, 4' x 8', Collection of Santa Paula Community Bank © The Shively Estate