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May 2019
May Kid’s Art Party
Mari Beth LaRose will host a Kid's Art Party at DCAC on Saturday, May 18 from 5-7pm, where students will be led step by step in creating their very own masterpiece of a Monet frog.
Find out more »The Lost Colony Opening Night
The 82nd Season Opening Night production of The Lost Colony will be on May 31st from 6-10pm. The Lost Colony, America’s Greatest Unsolved Mystery is performed on the site where the actual events occurred. A company of over 100 actors, dancers, singers and technicians create a magical evening for your whole family. Experience epic battles, haunting Indian dances, elegant costuming and beautiful music in this enormous stage production that brings our nation’s oldest mystery to life all around you.
Find out more »June 2019
The Lost Colony
In 1587, 117 English men, women, and children came ashore on Roanoke Island to establish a permanent English settlement in the New World. Just three years later in 1590, when English ships returned to bring supplies, they found the island deserted with no sign of the colonists. After nearly 450 years, the mystery of what happened to the colonists remains unsolved. The Lost Colony, is performed each summer on the same site where these actual events occurred. Under the direction of…
Find out more »Fred Vallade’s Solo Art Exhibit: Dare To Be Different
In 2018, Fred Vallade started to paint again after 22 years of doing etchings and 25 years of making pottery. He dared himself to do something different and decided to try abstract/mixed media painting, which led to changes in his style and more freedom in his creative journey. He incorporates random and deliberate marks, lines, shapes and colors, often in several layers in his art and says that texture and depth (or lack of) are very important aspects of his…
Find out more »Student Art Exhibits
In June, the Dare County Arts Council will host two student art exhibits in their upstairs Gallery. One show, titled "Collected Memories", will feature works in watercolor, acrylic, oil and mixed media from professional and emerging artists who participate in the ongoing painting workshops at DCAC, taught by Munroe Bell and Fay Davis Edwards. Each student has such a beautiful way of capturing memory and interpreting it for their audience. The second show will feature Dare County High School seniors'…
Find out more »Brew & Arts
Come out to the backyard of the Outer Banks Brewing Station for Brew & Arts on Monday Nights this summer (weather permitting). Brew & Arts features local arts and crafts along with live music! Grab a beer and enjoy this fun event!
Find out more »Under The Oaks Arts Festival
The 18th Annual Under the Oaks Art Festival is a two day outdoor juried art show with a variety of Fine and Wildlife artists on the sweeping waterfront grounds of Historic Corolla Park at Whalehead, Tuesday & Wednesday, June 18th & 19th from 10 am - 5 pm. One hundred year old Live Oaks, open green lawns and casual breezes from the Currituck Sound make for a perfect location. This festival features the unique talents of over 50 quality artists…
Find out more »Children’s Interactive Theater
Select Tuesday mornings feature a variety of family-oriented shows. Enjoy interactive shows presented by the NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island that includes live animal interactions, and a performance by characters from The Lost Colony that provides opportunities to participate on stage. Performances start at 10:00 a.m. at the Duck Amphitheater, with gates set to open at 9:45 a.m. All shows are free and seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis and not guaranteed if the venue is full. June 25…
Find out more »Wanda’s Monster
This warm-hearted musical tells the story of an imaginative little girl named Wanda and her unexpected bond with a fuzzy, purple monster as she learns acceptance and friendship. Portrayed in a role greatly expanded from the book, Monster eats the flowers Wanda slips into the closet for him and attaches her artwork to the wall with his spit. While the hulking, horned monster may frighten a few little theatergoers at first, most, like Wanda, will want to hug him at…
Find out more »Children’s Show Summer Series: Little Red & The Big Bully Wolf
Join us for this week's act in the Children's Show Summer Series in the indoor theater at Roanoke Island Festival Park, Little Red & The Big Bully Wolf. The woods are scary enough without having to worry about a big bully howling in the shadows! Follow Little Red and meet her friends – the three little pigs, the boy who cried wolf, and more – as they learn to face their fears and stand up to the Big Bully Wolf!…
Find out more »Avon Art Shows
The Avon Art Shows showcase original creative works of leading regional and Outer Banks artists. Our raffle benefits the Hatteras Island Arts & Craft Guild, which awards scholarships to artistically promising graduating island seniors to seed the next generation of Hatteras Island Artists. The shows will be held at Hatteras Realty Avon’s Greenspace from 10am - 4pm on June 27 and July 18. Rain date Friday.
Find out more »Outer Banks Squared – The Art Show
This fun art show celebrates the beautiful Outer Banks one square foot at a time. The artists have picked favorite sites, animals and memories to express their joy of this area. All of the art is 12 x 12 inches. The square is a modern shape for your home. It is easy to hang, group and find a space for. You can shop the art in the Seaside Art Gallery, and online. Many pieces in the show are gallery wrapped and…
Find out more »July 2019
Taylor Williams’ Solo Art Exhibit
Taylor Williams' July exhibition will showcase the views of living ‘Between Bridges’ on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. For this series, she continues exploring her love of painting seascapes and skyscapes found on the barrier islands. The intention of this exhibit is to immerse you in the serene scenery the Outer Banks is known for. Drawing from inspiration from her home, Taylor's body of work contains seascapes, sunrises, sunsets, and beach homes. The ever-changing ocean and dynamic sky, provide…
Find out more »Children’s Show Summer Series: Winnie the Pooh the Musical
Join us for this week's act in the Children's Show Summer Series, Winnie the Pooh the Musical, in the indoor theater at Roanoke Island Festival Park. The famous bear is singing happily, "Isn't it funny how a bear likes honey," when the terrible trouble begins. Kanga comes to the forest with soap for baths and spoonfuls of strengthening medicine. Something must be done! Come out for a funny, dramatic, and highly entertaining show! There will be a new live performance…
Find out more »Children’s Show Summer Series: Hayden the Magician
Join us for this week's act in the Children's Show Summer Series, Hayden the Magician, in the indoor theater at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Hayden's magic and sleight of hand is really something you need to see to believe. After studying the art of illusion and prestidigitation, he has turned years of knowledge and skills performing for live audiences into creating a spectacular magic performance that is not only unique, but truly entertaining. There is something in this show that…
Find out more »Children’s Show Summer Series: FrankenSTEM
Join us for this week's act in the Children's Show Summer Series, FrankenSTEM, in the indoor theater at Roanoke Island Festival Park. We all know the beloved story of Frankenstein, but you won’t believe this new spin on it! Take a journey back in time to when Dr. Frank N. Stein first found his love for all things STEM! This entertaining and truly captivating show helps introduce your students to the benefits and real-life applications of STEM. The bumbling assistance,…
Find out more »August 2019
Ray Matthews Photography Exhibit
"Beauty and Wonders Abound" will be on display August 2-31 featuring the best of Ray Matthews' recent work including Outer Banks scenics. There will be color prints along with black and white and infrared images. The goal of this show is to give you a sense of the feelings Ray has for his home on the Outer Banks, and some resonance with your own experience. Ray is a native of Pasquotank County, NC, but he has lived in Dare County…
Find out more »New World Festival of the Arts
Bringing world-class artists from across the East Coast to sell and showcase their work, the New World Festival of the Arts returns to the Manteo waterfront August 14th & 15th from 10am to 5pm each day. The 38th annual outdoor juried art show will feature art from exhibitors including watercolors, oil & acrylic, drawings, photography, jewelry, sculpture, and pottery. Free admission, Free parking and shuttle.
Find out more »September 2019
Ocracoke Artist Group Show
This September exhibit will be a group show featuring Ocracoke artists Roy Revels, Kitty Mitchell, Barbara Adams, Debbie Wells, and Mary Bassell. Their art will be on display September 6th through October 1st telling the stories of their surroundings on the small barrier island. Sculpture, acrylic, watercolor and oil are just a few of the media that will be exhibited in this special show, which is curated by Marissa Gross who owns Down Creek Gallery on Ocracoke Island. All of…
Find out more »Surfboard Exhibit
A unique collection of amazing surfboards and surf craft will be exhibited in Dare County Arts Council's upstairs courtroom Gallery from September 17th through October 6th. Longboards, shortboards, skimboards, bodyboards, handplanes, surf mats and more, curated by Steve Wise will be on display. The array of surf craft will provide insight into the wide variety of vessels that surfers use to ride waves, along with some surfing history. Surf and art enthusiasts are invited to DCAC for the opening reception…
Find out more »Surfalorus Film Festival
Calling all surfers, filmmakers, nature lovers, cinephiles, and fans of everything aquatic to the 8th annual Surfalorus Film Festival! Surfalorus is a three-day festival showcasing the year’s best surf films with a series of sunset screenings, a vintage surfboard showcase, a vendor fair, some laid-back parties, and the hottest waves of the season. Presented by Cucalorus and the Dare County Arts Council, the festival’s mission is to showcase the most talented surf filmmakers of our time. Join us every night…
Find out more »October 2019
Halloween International Film Festival
The 4th Annual Halloween International Film Festival returns to Kill Devil Hills October 3-5, 2019 presented by Halloween Daily News, featuring independent films submitted from around the world. The mission of this film festival is to promote the artistry of independent films made in the spirit of creativity, support the future of cinema by providing exposure for talented visionary filmmakers, and celebrate a collective passion for Halloween. All Festival film screenings will once again be shown at R/C Theatres Movies…
Find out more »Mike Bennett Solo Art Exhibit
In October, The Dare County Arts Council hosts a solo exhibit featuring Williamston, NC artist, Mike Bennett. As a visual artist, he paints all types of subjects from portraits to murals and other large compositions. Mike works in pencil, pastels, charcoal, pen, ink, watercolor, oil and mixed media to create figures, landscapes, seascapes, interior compositions, and more. The show will be on display October 4-29, 2019. Winter Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Friday: 10am - 5pm Saturday: 12pm - 4pm Sunday & Monday:…
Find out more »Halloween Crafts & Masks Show
The Outer Banks Halloween Crafts & Masks Show is happening on Saturday, Oct. 12th at Paparazzi OBX in Kitty Hawk, featuring a wide assortment of sweets, treats, and spooky treasures from over a dozen talented artists, plus a pop-up costume shop and more seasonal fun for all ages, presented by OBX Entertainment! Admission is FREE.
Find out more »Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival
The East coast’s premier wildlife festival features over 90 amazing wildlife trips and programs on Birding, Paddling, History, Photography, Art and more! Experienced leaders will hold programs in 6 national wildlife refuges and 6 Northeastern North Carolina counties! The annual festival takes place over 6 days in October and another 3-day Winter encore session in December. See Full Schedule & Register Online
Find out more »Just Hanging Around Art Exhibit
Roanoke Island Festival Park invites the public to view its latest exhibit, Just Hanging Around – The Roanoke Island Festival Park Collection. This free exhibit is open October 17 – December 31, 2019 in the park’s Ticket Sales Gallery Monday – Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. The exhibit features a portion of Roanoke Island Festival Park’s art collection that has been generously donated or loaned to the park. The artwork…
Find out more »Roanoke Island Maritime Museum Wooden Boat Show
Come out to the Roanoke Island Maritime Museum for the 7th Annual Wooden Boat Show. Witness the fine craftsmanship of the wooden boats on display, both new construction and restored, or enter your own boat. The boats are displayed in the Creef Boathouse and Park, and in the water at the Roanoke Marshes lighthouse docks in Manteo, NC. Exhibiting boats will be judged on owner built/restored or professional built/restored. Awards will be presented at the awards dinner Saturday evening and…
Find out more »November 2019
People’s Choice Art Exhibit
Manteo artist, Fay Davis Edwards, has been selected for Dare County Arts Council’s 2019 People’s Choice Exhibit from a field of over two dozen talented artists across a range of media. The People’s Choice Exhibit will be titled “Watermarks” and will have a diverse selection of Fay’s mixed media, photography and paintings. The month-long exhibit will have an opening reception on Friday, November 1 at 6pm, where the community will be able to meet Fay and view her work. The…
Find out more »Boobies, Frigates & Iguanas Art Exhibit
Boobies, Frigates and Iguanas is a special art exhibition featuring mixed media by artists Susannah Sakal and Barbara Hanft. Paintings of the unique animals, plants and people Susannah and Barbara encountered on their once in a lifetime trip to the Galapagos Islands and Andes Mountains in 2018 will fill the hallway of DCAC's gallery. All works of art are for sale and include botanical illustrations and mixed media paintings e.g., watercolor, pen and ink, oil, colored pencil, and collage. There…
Find out more »Acrylic Painting Workshop
This class encourages first-time as well as more advanced painters. The art of mixing colors, recognizing the colors of nature, and creating the perspective of near and far, will be discussed as needed. Students will complete a painting on canvas, and are encouraged to bring subject matter of their own to paint. Class is $45 per session for non-members or $40 for DCAC members. The instructor will have 11 x 14 inch stretched canvases, and use of brushes, paints, palate…
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