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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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Summer Courtyard Installation

Fifi The French Bull Dog

Fifi the "watch dog" by artist Elizabeth Laul Healey will be on display in The Courtyard June through August.

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

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Delayna Robbins Exhibit

What We Carry, We Grow 

In June our Vault Gallery will showcase paintings by Delayna Robbins. The exhibit will be on display June 6-28.

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

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June Courtroom Exhibit

Resilience

In June our Courtroom Gallery will feature photography by Francesca Marie and paintings by Olha Fidyk. The exhibit will be on display June 6-28.

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

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Pride Project
Open Mic

Tuesday, June 10

Join us for Dare Arts Pride Project Open Mic Night at Hi-Vibe Holistics Listening Room.

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

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Paint-Along Workshop

Saturday, June 14

Artist Catherine Hamill is leading a paint-along workshop at Dare Arts from 9am to 12pm on Saturday, June 14.

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

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Pride Project Staged Reading 

Saturday, June 14

Dare Arts is partnering with Theatre of Dare to co-host a staged reading of The Laramie Project.

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

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June Expressions Workshop

Wednesday, June 18 

Cancer survivors, patients and their caregivers are invited to join artist Carol Beal for a free creative doodling workshop.

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

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Summer Kids Art Party

Wednesday, June 18 

National Board Certified Teacher Mari Beth LaRose will lead a Kids Art Party on Wednesday, June 18 at 3pm at Dare Arts.

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

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Paint-Along Workshop

Saturday, June 21 

Artist Catherine Hamill is leading a paint-along workshop at Dare Arts from 9am to 12pm on Saturday, June 21.

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

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Summer Kids Art Party

Wednesday, June 25 

National Board Certified Teacher Mari Beth LaRose will lead a Kids Art Party on Wednesday, June 25 at 3pm at Dare Arts.

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

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Acoustic Sunset

Thursday, June 26

Sanctuary Vineyards is hosting their Acoustic Sunset event where 10% of the proceeds will go to Dare Arts.

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

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Paint-Along Workshop

Saturday, June 28 

Artist Catherine Hamill is leading a paint-along workshop at Dare Arts from 9am to 12pm on Saturday, June 28.

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

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Summer Kids Art Party

Wednesday, July 2

National Board Certified Teacher Mari Beth LaRose will lead a Kids Art Party on Wednesday, July 2 at 3pm at Dare Arts.

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

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July Vault Gallery Exhibit

Miles of Isles

In July our Vault Gallery will feature ceramics by Paul Terrell. The exhibit will be on display July 4-26.

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

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July Courtroom Gallery Exhibit

In My Mind

In July our Courtroom Gallery will feature oil paintings by Iryna Welch. The exhibit will be on display July 4-26.

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

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Summer Kids Art Party

Wednesday, July 9

National Board Certified Teacher Mari Beth LaRose will lead a Kids Art Party on Wednesday, July 9 at 3pm at Dare Arts.

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

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July Second Friday

Friday, July 11 (changed for holiday)

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

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

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Summer Kids Art Party

Wednesday, July 16

National Board Certified Teacher Mari Beth LaRose will lead a Kids Art Party on Wednesday, July 16 at 3pm at Dare Arts.

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

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Summer Kids Art Party

Wednesday, July 23

National Board Certified Teacher Mari Beth LaRose will lead a Kids Art Party on Wednesday, July 23 at 3pm at Dare Arts.

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

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Summer Kids Art Party

Wednesday, July 30

National Board Certified Teacher Mari Beth LaRose will lead a Kids Art Party on Wednesday, July 30 at 3pm at Dare Arts.

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

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August First Friday

Friday, August 1

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

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

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August Vault Gallery Exhibit

Tight Lines: Fish Tales from the Outer Banks

In August our Vault Gallery will feature acrylic paintings by artist Rebecca Watkins. The exhibit will be on display August 1-30, 2025.

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

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August Courtroom Gallery Exhibit

In Good Company 

In Good Company: Inspirations from the Outer Edge Film Series, a multimedia art exhibition, will be on display August 1-30, 2025.

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

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Summer Kids Art Party

Wednesday, August 6

National Board Certified Teacher Mari Beth LaRose will lead a Kids Art Party on Wednesday, August 6 at 3pm at Dare Arts.

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

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Summer Kids Art Party

Thursday, August 14

National Board Certified Teacher Mari Beth LaRose will lead a Kids Art Party on Thursday at 3pm at Dare Arts.

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

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Photography Workshop

Tuesday, August 19

Shirley Whitenack and Richard St. Peter will lead a photography class at Dare Arts.

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

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Fresh- A Plein Air Event

September 3-5

Dare Arts invites artists to participate in the first Fresh from the Outer Banks plein air event September 3-5, 2025.  

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

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Sept. First Friday

Friday, September 5 

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

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

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Oct. First Friday

Friday, October 3 

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

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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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