Dare Arts

Dare Arts Supporting the arts in Dare County through advocacy, enrichment and opportunity. Additionally, we offer prints, cards and collectibles.

Located on the beautiful Outer Banks of North Carolina, Dare County Arts Council is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to encouraging the arts in Dare County through advocacy, enrichment and opportunity. Our Gallery is located at 300 Queen Elizabeth Street in historic downtown Manteo, North Carolina. In addition to a gallery for established and emerging artists, we also offer workshops,

classes and performances. Just a few of our annual events include:

~ The Frank Stick Memorial Show
~ The Mollie Fearing Memorial Show
~ Artrageous Kids Art Festival
~ Rock The Cape
~ New World Festival Of The Arts
~ Veterans Writing Workshop

Our gallery features original works of art in painting, photography, jewelry, fiber, metals, pottery and printmaking. DCAC is also home to the Art-O-Mat, a re-purposed cigarette machine now designed to dispense tiny, original works of art. Be sure to check it out when visiting.

Our friends at Theatre of Dare invite audiences to take a trip to Tuna, Texas, this summer with its production of Greate...
06/18/2026

Our friends at Theatre of Dare invite audiences to take a trip to Tuna, Texas, this summer with its production of Greater Tuna, a fast-paced comedy that has delighted theatergoers for more than four decades.

Performing Wednesday and Thursday evenings from June 24 through August 13, Greater Tuna features actors Mike Blanchard and Leah Cribb as radio DJs Thurston Wheelis and Arles Struvie, who serve as guides through the eccentric world of Tuna, known as "the third smallest town" in Texas.

Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. on June 24 and 25, July 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 and 30, and August 5, 6, 12 and 13.

Tickets are $20 and may be purchased online at theatreofdareobx.com or at the door, subject to availability. The production is rated PG-13 for adult themes and language.

Coming off our 50th anniversary year, we find ourselves asking, "What's next for Dare Arts?" That's where you come in!Pl...
06/18/2026

Coming off our 50th anniversary year, we find ourselves asking, "What's next for Dare Arts?" That's where you come in!

Please consider taking 3-5 minutes to participate in a community arts survey for Dare Arts. As we develop our strategic plan, your feedback is essential to help us better understand the needs, priorities, and opportunities within the communities we serve.

Here is the link to the survey: https://forms.gle/yjNTFcDW6iNsFVM1A

The insights gathered through this survey will help guide Dare Arts' vision, programs, partnerships, and organizational growth over the coming years.

We value your perspective and appreciate your contribution to shaping the future of arts and culture in Dare County. ❤️

Tiny Art Big Room is on display in our Courtroom Gallery through Saturday, June 27. Don’t miss seeing these tiny works o...
06/17/2026

Tiny Art Big Room is on display in our Courtroom Gallery through Saturday, June 27. Don’t miss seeing these tiny works of art by local artists. This joyful little piece by Carolina Coto is still available!

We have a few spots left for Mari White LaRose's Kids Summer Art Party tomorrow (Wednesday, June 17) at 3:00pm. Kids wil...
06/16/2026

We have a few spots left for Mari White LaRose's Kids Summer Art Party tomorrow (Wednesday, June 17) at 3:00pm. Kids will be creating the Hokusai The Wave painting.🌊🎨

To register your child, visit DareArts.org/workshops. Scholarships are available for these classes. Email [email protected] to inquire about a scholarship.

Wishing the Happiest Birthday to our Gallery Director Tiffany Lindsey! 💫🩷 This talented woman curates beautiful exhibiti...
06/15/2026

Wishing the Happiest Birthday to our Gallery Director Tiffany Lindsey! 💫🩷 This talented woman curates beautiful exhibitions and installations for Dare Arts, and brings joy and laughter to our team. She also creates her own amazing artwork that makes this world a brighter place. We are grateful for her every day!

OPEN ON SUNDAYS FOR SUMMER! ☀️We are excited to announce that the Dare Arts Gallery will be open on SUNDAYS FROM 11:00am...
06/14/2026

OPEN ON SUNDAYS FOR SUMMER! ☀️

We are excited to announce that the Dare Arts Gallery will be open on SUNDAYS FROM 11:00am to 3:00pm starting TODAY!!!!

National Board Certified Art Teacher Mari Beth LaRose will be teaching 8 different Kids Art Parties at Dare Arts this su...
06/12/2026

National Board Certified Art Teacher Mari Beth LaRose will be teaching 8 different Kids Art Parties at Dare Arts this summer, starting Wednesday, June 17. 🎨

Classes will be held from 3pm to 5pm on select Wednesdays and Thursdays, and each painting + date can be seen on this poster.

Preregistration is required and space is limited. Please register online at DareArts.org/workshops.

Our amazing Community Arts Coordinator Robert Rogers will be the emcee for the Dare Arts Pride Project Open Mic Night at...
06/11/2026

Our amazing Community Arts Coordinator Robert Rogers will be the emcee for the Dare Arts Pride Project Open Mic Night at 7pm this evening at Hi-Vibe Holistics in Kill Devil Hills. Doors open at 6:45pm at this lovely, welcoming space.

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+.

You can sign up to participate here: DareArts.org/prideproject, or you can come to listen and support.

Our Power of Art program now offers workshops at our community centers in Kill Devil Hills, Manteo, and Buxton. Thanks t...
06/10/2026

Our Power of Art program now offers workshops at our community centers in Kill Devil Hills, Manteo, and Buxton. Thanks to a Community Benefit Grant from Outer Banks Health and support from Barbara Hanft & Roland McDevitt, these workshops are free and supplies are included.

Pre-registration is required so that the instructors can plan ahead for supplies. Please contact the community centers using the phone numbers listed on the graphic to register.

Address

300 Queen Elizabeth Avenue
Manteo, NC
27954

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

+12524735558

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