Donate your time
Enthusiastic volunteers are needed!
The Ohr- O’Keefe Museum of Art is always appreciative of having more help from the community. The museum has many different opportunities to help geared towards a variety of interests and backgrounds. From helping with workshops, beautifying our campus, educating visitors on our exhibitions, to being an advocate for membership; there are many ways volunteers can help at OOMA.
We are looking for people of all ages who would be interested in getting involved in helping at the museum.
Volunteering is a great way to become familiar with contemporary art and artists while working as part of a professional art museum team. Flexible schedules and exciting opportunities are available.
Guidelines for Interns
If for university credit, a request from the instructor must be received stating the specifications of the internship, including the number of hours required, percentage of time spent in the curator department, as well as other departments, if applicable, and the preferred method of reporting to the university.
If not for university credit, the intern will still record his/her hours and duties performed in order to receive a reference from the Museum.
A volunteer application must be submitted.
Interns will sign in and out each day in the Volunteer Book at the front desk, as well as complete their hours and duties for the Curatorial Department.
A Museum confidentiality agreement must be signed.
Interns will receive a copy of the Volunteer Handbook.
Interns will not represent the Museum in any way that is not approved by the Director.
A conflict of interest exists when a Museum volunteer uses his/her position or contacts to benefit him/her self. Volunteers are in a position of Public Trust and therefore cannot accept gifts, gratuities, favors or rewards for any services performed in connection with their volunteering. In addition, Museum volunteers cannot accept honoraria or fees for any appearance, speech, or article in which the volunteer provides expertise or opinions related to his/her performance of Museum duties.
Our Mission & Policy
The mission of the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art is to promote and preserve the unique legacy of Biloxi potter George E. Ohr and the diverse cultural heritage of the Mississippi Gulf Coast; and to exhibit works which exemplify the independent, innovative, and creative spirit of George Ohr, emancipatedcraftsman Pleasant Reed, and Ohr- O’Keefe Museum architect Frank Gehry. This mission is servedthrough compelling exhibitions and educational experiences viewed from a fresh perspective relevant to our community, the region, and the nation with a strong focus on ceramic arts.
It is the policy of this organization to provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual preference, age, or disability.
Thank you for completing this profile form and for your interest in volunteering with the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art.
