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Back Porch
Thought You’d Like To Know
Walter Anderson Museum of Art
on Washington Avenue in
Historic Ocean Springs, MS.
•	Lectures, gallery talks, art demonstrations, concerts, children’s program.
•	Museum Store carries posters, books, educational materials, gifts.
•	Docent-led tours.
•	Special membership privileges.
Write-On!
Write-On!, an area writers’ group, meets at 7:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month in the Community Room of the Trustmark National Bank Building in Hattiesburg, MS.
Anyone who is interested in creative writing is invited to attend a meeting.
Guest speakers and other activities keep the meetings of this support group for writers interesting and informative.
George E. Ohr Arts & Cultural Center
The Ohr Center at 136 George
E.	Ohr Street in Biloxi invites all who are interested in art, pottery and sculpture to visit the Center.
Various events are scheduled throughout the year. Exhibits are on display daily, and the gift shop has interesting an varied items at reasonable prices.
For further information, call 601/374-5547
Gulf Coast Writers Association
GCWA meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in Parker Hall at William Carey College on the Coast (except in March when the banquet for the annual Let’s Write Contest is held to announce the winners). Annual dues are $20 ($15 for students) and include the monthly news letter.
Because of many requests, GCWA now offers subscriptions of its newsletter to nonmembers - those who are interested in GCWA but for one reason or another cannot attend meetings. The annual subscription rate for the newsletter only is $10. For further information, write:
GCWA Post Office Box 6445 Gulfport MS 39506-6445
or call Back Porch -
601/832-0906
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Back Porch Post Office Box 3325 Gulfport MS 39505-3325
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Biloxi Art Association
The Biloxi Art Association is a nonprofit organization which promotes art, motivates artists, and provides members with the opportunity to exhibit and sell their work.
The Gallery, located on Lameuse Street in Biloxi, is open Thursday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Members meet the third Saturday of each month at 2:00 p.m. Following their meetings, drawing and painting exercises, demonstrations, and other special activities are held. These are free and are open to the public.
For further information, call: 601/435-4626 or 832-2715
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