by Donna McGill | May 5, 2014 | Uncategorized
Most people equate American art pottery with those names from Ohio – Roseville Pottery, Rookwood Pottery, Weller, Owens, Zanesville Stoneware and even McCoy. When you think of southern influences, it’s likely the first, and perhaps only, pottery maker that comes to...
by Donna McGill | Apr 9, 2013 | Uncategorized
While it’s not one of the most well known lines of American art pottery, Brouwer Pottery has an important place in history. If you’re familiar with George Ohr pottery, you know his pieces are often quite intense, which, according to everything known about...
by Donna McGill | Sep 2, 2012 | George Ohr Pottery
It’s been awhile since we checked in on the progress of the George E. Ohr Museum in Biloxi, MS. As many know, there had been a significant amount of construction completed on the new building when Hurricane Katrina slammed the coast in 2005. There was nothing...
by Donna McGill | Dec 6, 2011 | Art Pottery, Weller Pottery
Most of us think beautiful florals, dramatic etching efforts and stunning glazes when discussing American art pottery. But this art form isn’t without its unusual pieces. The Faces in Art Pottery Art pottery is defined by numerous companies and artists, each of whom...
by Donna McGill | Oct 30, 2010 | Art Pottery Shows and Events
Fans of the eclectic – and sometimes mysterious – George Ohr are making plans to hit the beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast for the Ninth Annual George Ohr Gala. The event is hosted this year by the breathtaking and recently rebuilt Beau Rivage Casino in Biloxi, Miss....
