Successes
The value of HOSA community contributions to-date totals more than $750,000
Little Children’s Park
HOSA contributed funds for the pavilion, the wooden bridge walkway, fencing, plantings & irrigation system.
The Mary C
HOSA was the first Ocean Springs organization to donate funds to restore a room as the Cultural Center was developed by a community-driven effort. The HOSA Community Room is used for monthly meetings by HOSA, and by many other groups. HOSA has been a generous supporter of the Cultural Center since it opened in 2003. HOSA has contributed to numerous events, exhibits, and projects at The Mary C.
Poly Illumination
HOSA led the 2018 effort that brought the stunning public art installation Poly-Illumination to the grounds of The Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center at 1600 Government Street. “Poly” as she has become affectionately known to fans, is an aluminum laser-cut sculpture created by artists Colin McQuilkin and Bryan Milling, both of Ocean Springs. In daylight, it gleams as a beacon of creative energy. At night, the illuminated sculpture delights with glowing, changing colors.
Stebly Mural
The “All One People” Mississippi Bicentennial Art Installation at The Roost on Porter Avenue, designed by artist Christopher Inglis Stebly 2018
PAPOS
HOSA co-founded the Public Art Project of Ocean Springs with the OS Chamber of Commerce and the Feder Foundation; HOSA has been a supporter ever since. PAPOS now has donated seven installations valued at over $160,000. Now coordinating a unique public art mural project that focuses on exchangable panels of art that can be relocated around the community.
Shearwater Bridge
More info about Shearwater Bridge here