January 2017
39th Annual Frank Stick Memorial Art Show
The annual show is held in memory of Outer Banks preservationist and artist Frank Stick. This longest-running art exhibit in Dare County features original works of art in painting, drawing, sculpture, metals, fiber, wood, and mixed media. The show will be on display at the Dare County Arts Council Gallery from January 28th through February 25th, 2017. The opening reception was held Saturday, January 28th from 6-8pm at the DCAC Gallery and featured hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and awards. Artists had…
Find out more »March 2018
Randy Hodges Metalworks Exhibit
The artwork of Randy Hodges is firmly based in the most abundant metal in the earth’s crust - iron. He is a blacksmith who devotes much of his craftwork to the creation of wrought iron and fabricated steel sculptures. His favorite subjects are the varied creatures that inhabit our oceans, air, lands, and imaginations. The materials he uses are primarily from the realm of the scrap yard - old hand tools and machine parts, used horseshoes, railroad spikes, and such. Join…
Find out more »March 2019
James Melvin’s “Peace” Exhibit
James Melvin's "Peace" Exhibit will be on display March 1-26 at the Dare County Arts Council Gallery. Works in this show represent the joyful peace, glorious beauty, awesome history and beautiful people on the Outer Banks. This has been James Melvin's theme for 37 years and he is still in awe of the beauty that surrounds us. James wants viewers to be reminded of experiences that have touched their lives in a magnificent way. A versatile artist, James works in…
Find out more »Salty – A foodART Exhibition
The Art of the Recipe: a salty foodART exhibition is an invitational art show featuring local artwork inspired by a curated collection of printed local recipes found in the cookbook collection of the Outer Banks History Center. Artists will offer their interpretation of a specific recipe in Pottery, Glass, Textiles, Photographs, Paintings, Metal, Wood, New Media and more. More than 30 highly accredited artists will be exhibited from March 22-30. The show is curated by local food culturist Amy Gaw…
Find out more »April 2019
“Journeys” Concert and Photography Exhibit
"Journeys" - A concert/exhibit inspired by the thematic process of Gordon Kreplin’s photography. Join us for a special evening of music and art on Friday, April 12 at 6:30pm. Guests will enjoy libations and light hors d'oeuvres before an intimate concert with guitarist Gordon Kreplin and vocalist/flutist Cathy Pescevich Kreplin. Concert begins at 7pm. After the concert concludes, there will be a reception where guests can meet Gordon and Cathy and interpret the photography after hearing the music. The reception is free and open to…
Find out more »“Journeys” Photography Exhibit
“Journeys” - an exhibit of Gordon Kreplin’s photography will be on display in the upstairs Courtroom Gallery at the Dare County Arts Council Gallery from April 13th through April 26th.
Find out more »May 2019
Mollie Fearing Memorial Art Show
The 22nd Mollie Fearing Memorial Arts Show will be on display at the Dare County Arts Council from May 5th through June 1st. The show is held in memory of Mollie A. Fearing, one of the founders of the Dare County Arts Council, and features an eclectic mix of artwork. The Mollie Fearing Memorial Show goes on display every May at the DCAC Gallery. We are pleased celebrate her memory and remember her many contributions to our area through this…
Find out more »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 »June 2019
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 »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 »August 2019
Mojo Collins & Triple Vision at Dare County Arts Council
Mojo Collins, a recipient of a prestigious NC Arts Council Fellowship in Songwriting, is a fourth generation North Carolinian songwriter, singer and guitarist. As a NC Blues and folk legend he performs extraordinary guitar mastery, in original folk, blues, r&b, ballads, jazz and classical/inspirational songs. Come see Mojo Collins & Triple Vision perform live at the Dare County Arts Council in Manteo on August 2nd.
Find out more »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 »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 »October 2019
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 »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…
Find out more »December 2019
The Modern Jazztet Christmas Concert
Come on out for some wonderful jazz music that will get you in the holiday spirit. Join us for an evening of classic Christmas music by The Modern Jazztet on Saturday, December 7 at 7:30pm. The band features some of NC’s finest young jazz musicians. Admission is only $10, and can be paid upon arrival at DCAC. All proceeds from the concert help fund the band's college expenses and are much appreciated.
Find out more »January 2020
January Kids Art Party
Mari Beth LaRose will lead a Spanish themed art party on Saturday, January 18 from 5pm-7pm. During this class, students will be led step by step in creating their very own mini self portrait on canvas along with tissue paper flowers. This class will also feature a special guest- Spanish teacher Maria Larue, who will talk to the kids about Spanish culture and teach them some Spanish words. The cost is $30 for DCAC members and $35 for nonmembers and…
Find out more »42nd Annual Frank Stick Memorial Art Show
The 42nd Annual Frank Stick Memorial Art Show will be held at Dare County Arts Council January 25 through February 25, 2020. This is the longest running visual arts exhibit in Dare County. The show is open to Dare County Arts Council members and non-members. Artists are encouraged to enter their most innovative work for the possibility of winning the distinctive Eure Best in Show Award. Artwork can be dropped off on Tuesday, January 21 or Wednesday, January 22 between…
Find out more »February 2020
Janet Pierce Solo Exhibit
Janet Pierce's month-long solo exhibit "Moments Of Light And Color" will feature Janet's impressionistic paintings that are known for lush colors with unusual viewing or vantage points. The show will be on display February 7-29, 2020. The opening reception is on Friday, February 7 from 6-8pm. There will be light hors d'oeuvres and libations. Reception guests will also have the opportunity to meet Janet, a Southern Shores resident. The reception is free and open to the public.
Find out more »March 2020
Milepost Art & Photo Exhibit: Stuck Here on Purpose
In March, “Stuck Here On Purpose” will assemble the most noteworthy examples from 35 issues of Milepost, including original renditions of commissioned art-pieces, large-scale reproductions of memorable photographs, and unseen images from a host of complex — and occasionally hilarious — photoshoots. Add a few fresh works by the profiled artists, plus an array of random, oddball objects and inside jokes, this month-long exhibit puts you inside the process that makes the mag — and salutes the people and the…
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