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 […]
Float into creativity at Head in the Clouds, a family craft night where everyone can make hats inspired by fluffy clouds! Using cotton, paper, tulle, and other soft and sparkly materials, families will design and decorate wearable cloud creations that are as whimsical and unique as their makers. This hands-on activity encourages imagination, playful expression, […]
Join ceramicist Tena Tucker for a 2 hour “Chickens with Attitude” family clay class. We will be using multiple skills during our workshop. Hand building skills using pattern, textures, sculpting and painting to complete our chickens. After our chickens are painted and completely dry they will be bisques fired and then glazed with clear glaze […]
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 […]