After closing early on July 12th and continuing the closure through Saturday due to severe weather surrounding Hurricane Barry, The Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art returned to regular business hours on July 16th. Hurricane Barry brought no damage or flooding to the Frank Gehry designed campus in Biloxi, MS. The storm did cause the rescheduling of George Ohr’s 162nd Birthday Celebration and The Mad Potter Block Party to this upcoming Saturday, July 20th. Blackwater Brass was originally scheduled to play the Mad Potter Block Party but, due to scheduling conflicts, will be replaced by Sicily Swing.

The Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art will celebrate the 162nd birthday of its namesake, George E. Ohr, on Saturday, July 20, 2019, from 10 am to 5 pm. Nicknamed the “Mad Potter of Biloxi,” Ohr’s legacy lives on 100 years after his passing in the wild and wacky STEAMpunk Pottery Project performance by Bay St. Louis artist Steve Barney. Featuring “The World’s Most Amazing Pottery Machine,” Barney will hoist himself in the air and throw pots upside down. Moreover, Steve will use his head to mold and shape clay vessels, designed to inspire students and integrate Art with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Enjoy FREE museum admission, FREE cake, FREE refreshments, and exciting interactive art demonstrations with Steve.  The “California Taco Shop” food truck will also be available.

The Mad Potter Block Party takes place later that day from 4 pm to 8 pm, co-hosted by O’Keefe Financial Services, Museum members and O’Keefe Financial Members are admitted FREE! We recommend that members bring a plus one who would be interested in museum membership. Non-members are welcome with $10 admission. Attendees will enjoy a BBQ featuring two 50 lb pigs with sides provided as well! Become a member now to begin enjoying the benefits of 20% off during our annual membership drive! The Block Party will host a few surprises, including a possible appearance by George Ohr himself, made possible in part by Hattiesburg Cycles.