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Events

We host a variety of events throughout the year that promote the arts in Dare County.

Mary Edwards' beautiful watercolor exhibit will be on display in our vault until January 23, 2021.

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Fresh- A Plein Air Exhibit

On Display Through Sept. 6

Work created in the inaugural

"Fresh from the Outer Banks- A Plein Air Event" is on display in the Courtroom Gallery through Friday, September 26.

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Mary Edwards' beautiful watercolor exhibit will be on display in our vault until January 23, 2021.

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David Beal Exhibit

Faces of the Outer Banks

In September our Vault Gallery will showcase portraits by David Beal. The exhibit will be on display September 5-27.

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Mary Edwards' beautiful watercolor exhibit will be on display in our vault until January 23, 2021.

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Fall Courtyard Installation

Souvenir by Todd Hale 

The mixed media installation will be on display September 5 through mid-November.

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Mary Edwards' beautiful watercolor exhibit will be on display in our vault until January 23, 2021.

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Dog Day Afternoon

Tuesday, September 9

The Outer Banks Film Society will screen this film at 6:15pm at Dare Arts.

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Mary Edwards' beautiful watercolor exhibit will be on display in our vault until January 23, 2021.

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Surfalorus Film Festival

September 15-17

Celebrate 14 years of the Surfalorus Film Festival, taking place at Jennette's Pier September 15-17.

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Mary Edwards' beautiful watercolor exhibit will be on display in our vault until January 23, 2021.

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Sept. Expressions Workshop

Wednesday, September 17 

Cancer survivors, patients and their caregivers are invited to join artist Sue Scarborough for a puppets and storytelling class at the Cowell Cancer Center in Nags Head. 

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Mary Edwards' beautiful watercolor exhibit will be on display in our vault until January 23, 2021.

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Being There

Tuesday, September 23 

The Outer Banks Film Society will screen this film at 6:15pm at Dare Arts.

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Mary Edwards' beautiful watercolor exhibit will be on display in our vault until January 23, 2021.

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Rock The Cape Gallery Tour

Friday, September 26 

The 13th Annual Rock The Cape is being reimagined into a full day Hatteras art gallery tour, which will be held on Friday, September 26. 

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Mary Edwards' beautiful watercolor exhibit will be on display in our vault until January 23, 2021.

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September Kids Art Party

Saturday, September 27 

National Board Certified Teacher Mari Beth LaRose will teach kids how to paint a horse silhouette at 5:00pm.

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Mary Edwards' beautiful watercolor exhibit will be on display in our vault until January 23, 2021.

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Manhattan SHORT Film Festival

Tuesday, September 30 

The Outer Banks Film Society will screen this film at 6:15pm at Dare Arts.

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Mary Edwards' beautiful watercolor exhibit will be on display in our vault until January 23, 2021.

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October First Friday

Friday, October 3 

Join us between 6pm and 8pm for live music, art, food, drinks, shopping and fun at First Friday in downtown Manteo.

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Mary Edwards' beautiful watercolor exhibit will be on display in our vault until January 23, 2021.

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October Vault Gallery Exhibit

Little Worlds and Ephemeral Life

Willow Rea Temple's exhibit will open in the Vault Gallery on Friday, October 3 and remain on display through November 1.

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Mary Edwards' beautiful watercolor exhibit will be on display in our vault until January 23, 2021.

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The Great Art Heist

Friday, October 3 

Dare Arts’ benefit art auction, The Great Art Heist, will open at their Gallery in downtown Manteo on Friday, October 3 at 6:00pm.

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Mary Edwards' beautiful watercolor exhibit will be on display in our vault until January 23, 2021.

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The Seed of the Sacred Fig

Tuesday, October 14

The Outer Banks Film Society will screen this film at 6:15pm at Dare Arts.

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Mary Edwards' beautiful watercolor exhibit will be on display in our vault until January 23, 2021.

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Triplets of Belleville

Tuesday, October 28 

The Outer Banks Film Society will screen this film at 6:15pm at Dare Arts.

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Mary Edwards' beautiful watercolor exhibit will be on display in our vault until January 23, 2021.

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50th Birthday
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Thursday, October 23 

Celebrate Dare Arts' 50th Birthday on Thursday, October 23 at The Waterfront Trellis in downtown Manteo.

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Mary Edwards' beautiful watercolor exhibit will be on display in our vault until January 23, 2021.

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Fanny- the Other
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Tuesday, November 4

The Outer Banks Film Society will screen this film at 6:15pm at Dare Arts.

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Mary Edwards' beautiful watercolor exhibit will be on display in our vault until January 23, 2021.

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November First Friday

Friday, November 7 

Join us between 6pm and 8pm for live music, art, food, drinks, shopping and fun at First Friday in downtown Manteo.

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Mary Edwards' beautiful watercolor exhibit will be on display in our vault until January 23, 2021.

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Veterans Writing Workshop

Saturday, November 15 

The 13th Annual Outer Banks Veterans Writing Workshop will be held at the Coastal Studies Institute from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

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Mary Edwards' beautiful watercolor exhibit will be on display in our vault until January 23, 2021.

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I'm Still Here

Tuesday, November 18 

The Outer Banks Film Society will screen this film at 6:15pm at Dare Arts.

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Mary Edwards' beautiful watercolor exhibit will be on display in our vault until January 23, 2021.

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Lone Star

Tuesday, January 20 

The Outer Banks Film Society will screen this film at 6:15pm at Dare Arts.

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Mary Edwards' beautiful watercolor exhibit will be on display in our vault until January 23, 2021.

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Nickel Boys

Tuesday, February 3

The Outer Banks Film Society will screen this film at 6:15pm at Dare Arts.

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Physical Address: 300 Queen Elizabeth Ave. Manteo, NC 27954

Mailing Address: PO Box 2300 Manteo, NC 27954

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Current Gallery Hours: 

Tuesday-Friday: 10am-5pm

Saturday: 10am-4pm

Sunday & Monday: Closed

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