First, check out this interesting article from Mississippi History Now, a publication of the Mississippi Historical Society. It will answer some of your Task questions.
Next, spend some time with George on the Internet at The Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art website.�� While visiting this site, look for a biography of George. Be sure to write down your answers to the Task questions.
Next, visit some other museums where George's pottery can be seen, like the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and The Smithsonian Museum in Washington DC. George's work can be found all over the world.
NOW IT'S TIME FOR YOU TO SHOW WHAT YOU'RE MADE OF!
Activity #1: Using the clay provided by your teacher, make your own pinch pot to exhibit in the school art show!
Activity #2: Using the computer (or the materials provided by your teacher) make a sign to exhibit with your pinch pot at the school art show (be sure to include the name of your shop and your slogan).
HERE ARE SOME FUN THINGS YOU CAN DO ON YOUR OWN!
Visit the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art in Biloxi.�
Talk to any members of the Ohr family you might know...ask questions...hear great stories!
View the video "The Mad Potter of Biloxi" produced by Mississippi ETV either at school or at the Ohr Museum.
Make a pinch pot at Studio Ohr (at the Ohr Museum) with the clay and instruction provided by the museum staff.
Attend "Mud Dauber's Camp" in the summer and learn more about George Ohr, pottery, drawing and other kinds of art
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