Shearwater Pottery is one of the reasons why I found my way to Ocean Springs. I happened to be…read morespending the weekend in a nearby town. My older sister has several pieces from here, as does my brother and I have been wanting to come look. I am so glad I finally made it and regret not having come sooner, but I will not make that mistake again. Set off on basically a one laned gravel road, you will pass several homes, I think this land is owned by the family, and these are all family members. I arrived on a Sunday right before they opened for the day. Their inventory seemed small, which was confirmed by the lady working, she stated that they seemed to be low on inventory. I was able to find something that I wanted quickly. Again, I am so very glad I came. I will be back!

The Mississippi Gulf Coast is renowned for its art pottery, being the home of George E. Ohr, "the…read moreMad Potter of Biloxi." Today, the most well-known art pottery comes from Shearwater Pottery in Ocean Springs, across Biloxi Bay from Biloxi. Founded by the family of local artist Walter Anderson, they continue to produce both decorative and utilitarian pieces, including what appear to replicas of designs created by Walter Anderson himself. The glazes are mostly soft earth tones and cool hues of celadon, jade, and periwinkle. Shapes tend to be simple, toeing a fine line between rusticity and modernity. Sadly, the details on many of the mass-produced figurines (the curled fish, the woodpecker-handled mug, the doves) are virtually non-existent now, likely from overuse of molds that have been worn smooth. I'm not exactly sure why Shearwater continues to produce the figurines of workers with jet black skin, bright red lips, and white eyes and teeth (these stereotypical representations would usually be referred to with a term beginning with the letter "J"), often carrying sacks of cotton or dressed as a mammy. I'm far from politically incorrect, but even I was taken aback by these ― especially in the overwhelming quantity stocked here. I'm sure there is some significant history to these figurines, but still, perhaps Shearwater might consider discontinuing this line. The items are not cheap: A coffee mug will cost $20-$22. Small vases are $48-$60. A hand-painted replica vase in a Walter Anderson design? That will be $700. There are a few unique pieces tucked in here and there that one really must keep an eye out for, like the two-tone horse figurine decorated in an Ancient Greek-inspired motif for less than $30. Perhaps most importantly, Shearwater Pottery's showroom is still pretty much the only place to buy their product: They're entirely Luddite, writing up receipts with pen and paper. Don't expect to make purchases via internet from Shearwater; the showroom is pretty much the only way to get their products. Whether or not Shearwater Pottery's product is worth the price is entirely subjective: I have seen some art pottery in the Biloxi area for comparatively "better" prices, and some for what I would consider much more ridiculous prices, too. (My parents thought the $50 I spent on an eight-inch decorative owl I gave them was pretty insane.) As far as the yankees and West Coasters go, Shearwater Pottery does have a combination of time-worn pedigree, artistic connection, and relative obscurity that should give their wares proper snob appeal. If one can overlook the profusion of racially insensitive ceramics, it's worth considering a visit to Shearwater Pottery on any visit to the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Would recommend to anyone. It was so beautiful and relaxing. It had a lot of information on Van…read moreGogh. It was a really fun experience. They played peacefully music in the background and had seats throughout for you to sit and enjoy the artwork.

Incredibly disappointing. This venue is a poor selection for the exhibit. Although the tickets…read moreallow you to stay as long as you like, it was so hot it was unbearable. It was at least 85 degrees inside with no movement of air or fans. The staff stated, "You know it's Florida and it's 100 degree outside." No excuse for not providing an air conditioned location. On the visuals, some of the projectors were out of focus. The ceiling is distracting with light above the drapery and the floors are uneven concrete which did not foster the projection. The concept is great, just not this location. I did contact the organizers directly with my concerns. The response was the following: "Thank you for reaching out. I can confirm the air conditioning in the venue is operational. However, your recommendations have been forwarded to our management for review and to better the overall experience moving forward. Have a nice day." I can confirm that the air conditioning is not working. This felt very much like a canned response. I believe the staff should have advised us at arrival of the temperature and offered a refund before entry or allowed us to decide if we wanted to proceed despite the heat. Horrible experience. Save your money and wait until the exhibit comes to another city near you.

I visited this community on 11/24/24 and was so impressed by the sculpture that is present. It is…read moretruly an outdoor museum! I can't believe a rental community has something so impressive and beautiful available for residents to view everyday. There is nothing else like it in Pensacola! Definitely worth a trip!

From the owner: The Living Art Museum at The 52 World offers its residents and visitors the gift of pause and the…read moreunique opportunity to create an intentionally interconnected community through art, nature and people. We also offer art tours every third Thursday of the month. RSVP on our website!

An adorable boutique gallery. Gayle is delightful and happy to help you. They frame pictures as…read morewell as stock numerous fun items. The artwork is quality and makes Mobile artists proud.

Fun gallery with two of our favorite artists: Luci Hunnicut and Wendy wade Feidor. Also beautiful…read morepieces made locally. Always glad to go.

Great experience for a small group. There were three of us and we enjoyed every minute of it. Very…read morefriendly staff, very helpful and patient in teaching beginning glass blowing. They help a lot, teaching you as you work together to make a beautiful glass piece to commemorate the moment. Loved it!

Amazing experience we had making wine glasses. We can't say enough about Ellie, she very…read morepatient,knowledgeable and a whole lot of fun ! The owner Matt was very nice and helpful. 5 stars

This place has the cream of the crop employees. They are so helpful and very accommodating. The…read moregallery is set up so beautifully, like a speak easy. The building is so pretty and set up very nicely. The selection is absolutely eclectic with the prices being very reasonable. Above all the customer service is spot on with Susan and Heather leading the pack! I love this place!

Just, wow! The eye catching piece at the door made the hubs and I curious enough to randomly stop…read morein while passing by. And man, am I glad we did as we were in for a treat! The history of the building itself had me nerding out and the amazing variety of exquisite artwork was the icing on top. Trey, gallerist, was fabulous! He is a wealth of knowledge and gracious host. We were offered wine and beer during our visit and thoroughly enjoyed our gallery tour. There's a ton of art upstairs, and Trey reminded us not to miss the former speakeasy downstairs, as their was a lot more art to be seen. I cannot wait to visit again during Art Walk. And we were also told that the gallery hosts events and can be rented out as well. Overall, the gallery is fabulous and well laid out! We weren't prepared for all that we were about to embark on when darting inside. Curiously wins again!