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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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Fall Courtyard Installation

Weather the Storm

A mixed media installation by artist Lara E. Parks is currently on display in The Courtyard. 

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

September 4-25

Artwork created at Fresh- A Plein Air Event will be on display in the Courtroom Gallery in September. 

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

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September Vault Gallery Exhibit

Boundless Possibilities

In September our Vault Gallery will feature weaving by Judith Saunders. The exhibit will be on display September 4-26.

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

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Sept. Workshops with Brad Price

September 29

Artist Brad Price will be teaching a weekly "Taking Painters To The Next Level" workshop from 10:30am to 1:00pm on Tuesdays at Dare Arts.

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

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October Vault Gallery Exhibit

OBX: A Dingbatter's Perspective

In October our Vault Gallery will feature mixed media by Eric Riggs. The exhibit will be on display October 2-31.

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 2 

Dare Arts benefit art auction, The Great Art Heist, will open at 6pm on Friday, October 2 in the Courtroom Gallery.

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

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MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival 

Sunday, October 4

We are hosting a free, public screening of the MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival on Sunday, Oct. 4 at Theatre of Dare in Kitty Hawk.

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

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Oct. Workshops with Brad Price

October 6, 13, 20, and 27

Artist Brad Price will be teaching a weekly "Taking Painters To The Next Level" workshop from 10:30am to 1:00pm on Tuesdays at Dare Arts.

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

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Barn Quilt Painting Workshop

Wednesday, October 14

Learn how to paint your own barn quilt and about the history behind this folk art movement on Wednesday, October 14 at 10am.

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

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Oct. Expressions Workshop

Wednesday, October 21

Cancer survivors, patients and their caregivers are invited to join artist Diana Lawrence for a collage memory journal workshop at the Cowell Cancer Center in Nags Head.

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

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Veterans Writing Workshop

November 14-15 

The 14th Annual Outer Banks Veterans Writing Workshop will be held at the Coastal Studies Institute, ECU Outer Banks Campus in Wanchese.

(252) 473-5558

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: 10:00am-5:00pm

Saturday: 10:00am-4:00pm

Sunday & Monday: Closed

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