OHR-OKEEFE MUSEUM OF ART

BILOXI, MS

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The Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art is a contemporary art museum located in Biloxi, Mississippi. It was founded in 1988 and is dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of the works of George Ohr, an American ceramic artist known as the "Mad Potter of Biloxi."

The museum is housed in a complex of five buildings designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry. The main building, called the Pods, consists of six interconnected pavilions that feature exhibits of contemporary art, including works by regional and local artists. The other four buildings include a welcome center, a museum store, a ceramics studio, and a gallery space.

The museum's permanent collection includes a large number of Ohr's ceramic pieces, as well as works by other artists. The museum also hosts rotating exhibitions throughout the year, showcasing a wide variety of contemporary art forms.

In addition to its exhibits, the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art offers a range of educational programs, including workshops, classes, and lectures. These programs aim to provide visitors with a deeper understanding of contemporary art and the cultural heritage of the Gulf Coast region.

Overall, the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in contemporary art, architecture, and the cultural history of the Gulf Coast region.

OHR-OKEEFE MUSEUM OF ART is a Art Museum in BILOXI MS. US MID #8402800207

The museum is classed as ART (Art Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 5,229,380 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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OHR-OKEEFE MUSEUM OF ART INC
PO BOX 248
BILOXI
MS
39533-0248

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MID # 8402800207
Name OHR-OKEEFE MUSEUM OF ART INC
Alternate Name OHR-OKEEFE MUSEUM OF ART
Classification Art Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 640837485
NTEECC A51
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 5,281,151
REVENUE 5,229,380
LAT/LONG 30.436349, -88.899886
CODES FIPS State Code: 28
FIPS County Code: 047
US Census Tract: 003301
US Census Block: 3021