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.

A big thank you to Cat, Derek, Heather and Andy at Sea Level Coffee + Kitchen for hosting our Film Society Mix & Mingle ...
08/27/2026

A big thank you to Cat, Derek, Heather and Andy at Sea Level Coffee + Kitchen for hosting our Film Society Mix & Mingle earlier this week. It was a fun evening with great conversations with fellow film enthusiasts and delicious drinks courtesy of Sea Level.

Season 4 of the Outer Banks Film Society begins on Tuesday, September 15 with “The Zone of Interest” as our opening night film.

To purchase a film society membership, visit DareArts.org/filmsociety.

This is the final week to see David Roberts Solo Exhibition in our Vault Gallery and Southern is Feeling, A Visual Tell...
08/26/2026

This is the final week to see David Roberts Solo Exhibition in our Vault Gallery and Southern is Feeling, A Visual Telling of Rural NC in our Courtroom Gallery. Don't miss these special exhibits!

Artist Holly Gottenborg recently led a Power of Art workshop at the Baum Center where she helped participants create the...
08/25/2026

Artist Holly Gottenborg recently led a Power of Art workshop at the Baum Center where she helped participants create their very own wind chimes using beads, wire, and other unique findings. It was a fun class and everyone's wind chimes turned out so great.

08/25/2026
Our Gallery Intern June heads back to school next week, and we are all going to miss her so much! Her positivity, organi...
08/21/2026

Our Gallery Intern June heads back to school next week, and we are all going to miss her so much! Her positivity, organization, customer service, and computer skills have helped the Gallery thrive. And, her brilliant fashion sense must also be noted because fashion is art. We are so grateful for all of the time June has given to Dare Arts, and we wish her the absolute best as she heads into her senior year of high school! 💖

🎻🎼 Tonight is the final evening of the Surf & Sounds String Quartet’s Outer Banks residency. They will be performing at ...
08/21/2026

🎻🎼 Tonight is the final evening of the Surf & Sounds String Quartet’s Outer Banks residency. They will be performing at The Pioneer Theater in Manteo this evening at 7:30pm. Doors open at 7pm.

The concert is free and open to the public.🎼🎻

Whether you’re looking to try something new or you’re ready to hone your craft, College of The Albemarle - Dare ’s Visua...
08/20/2026

Whether you’re looking to try something new or you’re ready to hone your craft, College of The Albemarle - Dare ’s Visual Arts program has something for everyone! With fantastic instructors and state-of-the-art facilities, exciting experiences await! Check it out!

Want to learn more about visual arts program opportunities at COA - Dare? Check out this amazing documentary made by CURRENTtv!
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Visit our YouTube channel to watch ▶️ https://youtu.be/ShyFm0aD4Fg

1 week from today - “From Then To Now” will open at College of the Albemarle - Dare Professional Arts Gallery on Wednesd...
08/19/2026

1 week from today - “From Then To Now” will open at College of the Albemarle - Dare Professional Arts Gallery on Wednesday, August 26 at 2pm.

This special exhibition features more than five decades of retrospective work by acclaimed Outer Banks artist Rick Tupper and photography by his son Ed Tupper.

The reception is free and open to everyone.

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

Telephone

+12524735558

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