Dare Arts

05/29/2026

Mark the calendar! Emily Holmes' solo exhibit "The Perception Project" will open in our Vault Gallery at 6pm on Friday, July 3.

"The Perception Project" features interactive artworks that explore how perception shifts through movement, light, layering, and visual illusion. Visitors can expect to encounter colorful mixed-media paintings, optical effects, hidden imagery, textured glass, and experimental pieces that change depending on where you stand or how you engage with them.

05/28/2026

Congratulations to First Flight High School senior Sabra Dawson for being awarded the 2026 Artrageous Youth Scholarship. We wish her the absolute best in pursuing the arts at UNCW!

The Artrageous Kids Art Festival is Dare County’s longest-running kids art program. Each year proceeds from the event go to the Artrageous Youth Scholarship Fund, which awards a scholarship to a Dare County high school senior intending to study fine art or the performing arts in college.

Pictured L-R- Dare Arts Program Director Meredith Timberlake and 2026 Artrageous Youth Scholarship recipient Sabra Dawson at the 37th Annual Artrageous Kids Art Festival.

05/27/2026

Artist Catherine Hamill is teaching an acrylic paint-along class this Saturday (May 30) from 9am to 12pm at Dare Arts. Students will be painting this ocean scene.

To register for this class, visit DareArts.org/workshops.

05/26/2026

Thank you Midgett Insurance Agency for becoming a patron of Dare Arts and supporting the Arts on the Outer Banks.

For more information about Midgett Insurance Agency, visit www.midgettinsurance.com.

05/26/2026

Last chance to see Aaron Canipe's photography in our Vault Gallery is this week! The exhibit features the largest exhibition of Aaron's original photography to date. The show closes at 4pm on Saturday, May 30.

05/22/2026

We are just a few weeks away from our Pride Project Open Mic Night, which will be held on Thursday, June 11 at Hi-Vibe Holistics Listening Room in Kill Devil Hills starting at 7pm.
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Dust off that guitar, put the finishing touches on that poem, practice that song in the shower! All forms of performing and literary art are welcome!

This evening is free and open to members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies. This event is open to adults 18+.
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Please sign up to participate here: DareArts.org/prideproject.

05/21/2026

These winning pieces are among 81 works of art in the 29th Annual Mollie Fearing Memorial Art Show, which is on display in our Courtroom Galley through Saturday, May 30. Don’t miss seeing this incredible show!

05/20/2026

We are over halfway sold-out for Fresh- A Plein Air Event, which will be held September 2-4.

This special plein air event gives artists the opportunity to discover the beauty and charm of the Outer Banks while painting in the great outdoors.

For more information or to register for this event, visit DareArts.org/fresh.

05/19/2026

Dare Arts is proud to sponsor "In the Spirit of Wingina 3: Seeds of Wisdom and Sustenance" by The Secotan Alliance. This multicultural event will be held May 29-30, 2026.

To see the full event schedule and details, visit www.secotanalliance.org.

05/19/2026

Just 3 weeks until Dare Arts Pride Project Movie Night! 🎥🍿

Please join us for a screening of the documentary "Will & Harper" on Tuesday, June 9 at Dare Arts. Doors open at 6:15pm and the film will begin at 6:30pm.

This screening is free and open to adults ages 18+ who are members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community. Although the film screening is free, seating is limited so tickets must be reserved in advance online at DareArts.org/prideproject.

05/18/2026

We love seeing our new free Community Power of Art classes at the Virginia S. Tillett Community Center being attended ❤️

The Power of Art class is popppin' this morning!!
Don't miss next month's class. This series is provided by Dare Arts 🎨