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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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March Exhibit

Of Fur and Feather

In March, our Vault Gallery will feature paintings by Laron Stallings. The exhibit will open on Friday, March 7 and remain on display through March 29.

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

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Spring Courtyard Installation

Aeronautical Sea Marks

Aeronautical Sea Marks, an installation by artist Christina Lorena Weisner, will be on display in The Courtyard Spring of 2025. 

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

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Photography Workshop

March 27-29 

Award-winning photographers Shirley Whitenack and Richard St. Peter will lead a three-day workshop at Dare Arts.

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

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April First Friday

Friday, April 4 

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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Mark Brothers Exhibit

A Patient Turbulence 

In April our Vault Gallery will feature pen and ink work by Mark Brothers. The exhibit will open on Friday, April 4.

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

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The Power of Art Exhibit

April 4-26 

In April our Courtroom Gallery will feature work by our Power of Art program participants and their instructors. 

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

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Paint-Along Workshop

Saturday, April 5 

Catherine Hamill is teaching an acrylic paint-a-long class from 9am to 12pm.

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

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April Community Book Club

Thursday, April 10 

Dare Arts’ North Carolina Reads book club discussion, featuring On the Swamp, will be held at 6pm on April 10.

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

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April Kids Art Party

Saturday, April 12

National Board Certified Teacher Mari Beth LaRose will lead a Kids Art Party on Saturday, April 12 at 5pm at Dare Arts.

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

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April Expressions Workshop

Wednesday, April 16

Cam McCubbins is teaching a free Expressions paint-along class from 2pm to 4pm 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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Paint-Along Workshop

Saturday, April 19

Catherine Hamill is teaching an acrylic paint-a-long class from 9am to 12pm.

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

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Spring Break Art Camp

April 21-24

Mari LaRose will lead a Spring Break Mixed Media Art Camp at Dare Arts April 21-24.

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

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Paint-Along Workshop

Saturday, April 26 

Catherine Hamill is teaching an acrylic paint-a-long class from 9am to 12pm.

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

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May First Friday

Friday, May 2 

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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Amy Snowden Exhibit

Crossing Paths 

In May our Vault Gallery will feature watercolor portraits by Amy Snowden. The exhibit will be on display May 2-31.

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

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Mollie Fearing Memorial Art Show

On Display May 4-31

In May our Courtroom Gallery will feature the 28th Annual Mollie Fearing Memorial Art Show. The exhibit will open on Sunday, May 4.

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

Art Fun

Artrageous Kids Art Festival

Saturday, May 10 

The 36th Annual Artrageous Kids Art Festival will be held at Dowdy Park in Nags Head from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, May 10, 2025. 

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

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June First Friday

Friday, June 6  

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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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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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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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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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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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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