Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Santa Paula Art Museum’s Plein Air Anniversary Party on the outdoor patio at Parque 1055 on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 4 to 6 PM! Celebrate 16 years of art, community, and creativity as we honor longtime supporters—the Shively, Clark, and Gunderson families—whose generosity has helped our mission flourish.
Artist Douglas Shively (standing far left) with his extended family circa 1940, including daughters Kathryn Shively Wilbur (standing fourth from left) and Carolyn Shively Clark (standing far right) and niece Virginia Richardson Gunderson (seated far left).
Enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres and handcrafted cocktails catered by Parque 1055 while experiencing art in action. Watch the talented teaching artists from the Museum’s Cole Creativity Center paint live, then bid on their original works in an exciting silent auction. All proceeds help support arts education and community programming at the Santa Paula Art Museum.
*Parque 1055 is located at 1055 E Main Street in downtown Santa Paula, just a short walk from the Museum.
Win a painting by Douglas Shively!
As part of our anniversary celebration, the Museum will raffle off an original watercolor painting (pictured below) by historic Santa Paula artist Douglas Shively (1896-1991). Raffle tickets start at $50 and all proceeds benefit the Santa Paula Art Museum. Raffle tickets may be purchased by mail or phone, or in person during regular business hours. If sending payment by mail, please make your check payable to Santa Paula Art Museum and include "raffle" and your phone number in the memo line. Winner need not be present at the anniversary party to win.
1 Raffle Ticket = $50 • 3 Raffle Tickets = $100 • 20 Raffle Tickets = $500 • 50 Raffle Tickets = $1,000
“Cafe in Zurich, Switzerland” by Douglas Shively, 1954, Watercolor on paper, 10 x 13.5 inches (image size).
*Please note, you will not receive physical raffle tickets. Your name will be entered into the raffle pool according to the quantity of raffle tickets you purchase. You will receive a receipt for your raffle ticket purchase via mail.
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