Date Night: Pottery on the Wheel Looking for a unique night out? Grab your partner and head to the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art for a creative evening inspired by the one and only George Ohr, the “Mad Potter of Biloxi.” During this fun and relaxed session, couples will get hands-on experience at the pottery wheel. […]
Mudslingers: Pottery for Beginners Ever wondered what it’s like to throw clay on a pottery wheel? Come give it a spin at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art, inspired by the innovative spirit of George Ohr, the "Mad Potter of Biloxi." In this fun, beginner-friendly class, our instructors will guide you step-by-step as you learn the […]
Join us at the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art for a special Artist-in-Residence Open Studio with Jerrod Partridge. From March through June 2026, Partridge—our first non-ceramic artist-in-residence—explores the museum’s iconic architecture, ceramics, and coastal landscape through richly observed, color-driven painting. Visitors are invited to step inside his working studio in the Center for Ceramics 4th Floor, […]
Date Night: Pottery on the Wheel Looking for a unique night out? Grab your partner and head to the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art for a creative evening inspired by the one and only George Ohr, the “Mad Potter of Biloxi.” During this fun and relaxed session, couples will get hands-on experience at the pottery wheel. […]
Come to our beautiful studio and enjoy the excitement of firing work in a Raku kiln! Raku is an exhilarating and unique process where pots are taken out of the kiln while red hot and put in a combustible material to make colorful and iridescent effects. Students must wear closed toe shoes and clothes you […]
Mudslingers: Pottery for Beginners Ever wondered what it’s like to throw clay on a pottery wheel? Come give it a spin at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art, inspired by the innovative spirit of George Ohr, the "Mad Potter of Biloxi." In this fun, beginner-friendly class, our instructors will guide you step-by-step as you learn the […]
You are invited to an afternoon of art, conversation, and exploration at the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art. Join us on Saturday, April 4th from 2:00–4:00 PM for a special Artist Talk and Reception celebrating a captivating exhibition of sculptural works that transport viewers into an otherworldly forest—poised between the familiar and the fantastical. Rooted […]
Fun pottery wheel class for families! Bring your kids (age 8+) tweens & teens and spend two hours playing on our pottery wheels. Our instructors will help you create two pots to keep, and we’ll glaze and fire them for you. Beginners are welcome, no previous experience is necessary. Work is ready to pick up […]
Crafts & Drafts Bring a little magic to a rainy day at April Showers, an adult craft night where you’ll make whimsical raincloud mobiles! Using soft fabrics, paper, string, and other decorative materials, participants will create charming cloud designs complete with dangling raindrops that add movement and texture. This hands-on evening is perfect for relaxing, […]
Date Night: Pottery on the Wheel Looking for a unique night out? Grab your partner and head to the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art for a creative evening inspired by the one and only George Ohr, the “Mad Potter of Biloxi.” During this fun and relaxed session, couples will get hands-on experience at the pottery wheel. […]
Fun pottery wheel class for families! Bring your kids (age 8+) tweens & teens and spend two hours playing on our pottery wheels. Our instructors will help you create two pots to keep, and we’ll glaze and fire them for you. Beginners are welcome, no previous experience is necessary. Work is ready to pick up […]
Creep, crawl, and create at Don’t Bug Me, a lively family craft night where everyday scraps and found materials transform into whimsical bugs! Families will design and build their own beetles, butterflies, spiders, and more using paper, fabric, bottle caps, buttons, and other fun recyclables. This hands-on activity sparks imagination, encourages creativity, and shows how […]
Join us for a family night pottery workshop on the Ohr O’Keefe Museum campus to create a ceramic puffer fish. Bring your kids (age 10+) tweens & teens. Participants will use pinch pots and clay additions to create a ceramic puffer fish. Paint/decorate with under-glazes. Once the fish are completely dry we will bisque fire, […]
Join us every third Thursday for an evening of art, music, and community on the Coast. Enjoy live performances, artist meet and greets, and casual gallery talks as you explore both new and favorite exhibitions in a relaxed, inspiring setting. Free admission | Donations appreciated Come for the art, stay for the best sunset views […]
Join us at the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art for a special Artist-in-Residence Open Studio with Jerrod Partridge. From March through June 2026, Partridge—our first non-ceramic artist-in-residence—explores the museum’s iconic architecture, ceramics, and coastal landscape through richly observed, color-driven painting. Visitors are invited to step inside his working studio in the Center for Ceramics 4th Floor, […]
Date Night: Pottery on the Wheel Looking for a unique night out? Grab your partner and head to the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art for a creative evening inspired by the one and only George Ohr, the “Mad Potter of Biloxi.” During this fun and relaxed session, couples will get hands-on experience at the pottery wheel. […]
Mudslingers: Pottery for Beginners Ever wondered what it’s like to throw clay on a pottery wheel? Come give it a spin at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art, inspired by the innovative spirit of George Ohr, the "Mad Potter of Biloxi." In this fun, beginner-friendly class, our instructors will guide you step-by-step as you learn the […]
Celebrate American Heritage with Pine Needle Basketry In this 3 hour class, you’ll learn to make a beautiful and unique 3” to 5” basket with longleaf pine needles and waxed sinew. No prior experience is necessary, only patience and pine needles are the main ingredients for this natural and versatile basket. What better way to […]
Geometric Gems – A Paper Folding Craft Class Discover the beauty of shape and symmetry in Geometric Gems, a creative craft class focused on making stunning paper gems and geodes through folding and layering techniques. Participants will learn how flat sheets of paper can be transformed into faceted, three-dimensional forms inspired by crystals and gemstones. […]
Earth Day at OOMA 2026 A Day of Art, Wellness, & Coastal Connection FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Join us for a full day of art, wellness, and environmental programming on our waterfront campus, culminating in a Gulf-wide Earth Day celebration in partnership with Healthy Gulf. Throughout the day, enjoy hands-on art activities, nature-based […]
Join us for PACHAMAMA, a deeply healing Earth Day Sound Bath at Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art, led by Plentitude - Ernesto & Sagnite Castro. We look forward to welcoming you to the upcoming sound bath session. During the experience, you will be invited to lie down and immerse yourself in soothing vibrations shared by Ernesto […]