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February 2015
“Lushes With Brushes” Adult Art Classes and Cocktail Parties
Sign Up TODAY for "Lushes With Brushes" Adult Art Class and Cocktail Parties … the perfect way to create and relax with friends! Bring-your-own-drinks to spend the evening sipping wine and learn to paint. Our resident art teacher, Meghan Sadler, will guide you step-by-step through creating their own painting. Subject topics include: Trio Of Treasures, Great Wave Off Corolla, Starry Night, Currituck Light, Paradise Palms, The Lineup, Dawn Patrol and more. Parties typically cover 3 weekday afternoon and evening hours at…
Find out more »“Colorful Kids” Daytime Art Classes & Birthday Painting Parties
Sign Up TODAY for "Colorful Kids" Daytime Art Classes and Birthday Painting Parties for Children … the perfect activity for kids ages 7 and up! Our resident art teacher, Meghan Sadler, will guide your young artist step-by-step through creating their own painting. Subject topics include: Summer Sandcastle, Junior Lineup, Paradise Palm Kids, Currituck Beach Light Station, Sparks Fly, She She Shells and more. Bring your own snacks and beverages, typically for 1-2 afternoon hours on weekdays at our Corolla Studio. Prices typically…
Find out more »June 2015
Windmill Point Art Fair 2015
The third annual Windmill Point Art Fair will be held this summer on the first Thursday of June, July and August. It will feature over 40 artists and crafters from around the Outer Banks region. You'll find lots of creative treasures for purchase, plus this event benefits the very worthy Outer Banks Children at Play Museum. Windmill Point Art Fair is held at the Outer Banks Event Site on the…
Find out more »Under the Oaks Art Festival
Enjoy this annual outdoor art show on the waterfront grounds of Historic Corolla Park at Whalehead in Historic Corolla. This festival features the unique talents of over 100 quality artists with a wide variety of media plus local food concessions, art auction, and children’s activities. Admission is free! $5 parking donation requested to benefit the Whalehead Preservation Trust. Event runs 10am-6pm June 23 and 10am - 5pm on June 24, 2015.
Find out more »July 2015
Windmill Point Art Fair 2015
The third annual Windmill Point Art Fair will be held this summer on the first Thursday of June, July and August, and will feature over 40 artists and crafters from around the region. The event benefits the Outer Banks Children at Play Museum and is held at the Outer Banks Event Site in Nags Head from 10am to 6pm on each of those dates (June 4th, July 2nd, August 6th).…
Find out more »Island Art Shows 2015
Held at the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Center (just south of Liberty Gas Station) the Island Art Shows host over 20 LOCAL Outer Banks Artists and their wares. Each Island Art Show is a Benefit for a different Local Cause: from the OBX SPCA to the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Civic Association and more. Admission to these shows is FREE -- we ask attendees to simply support our local artisans & crafters. Attendees can find everything from fine local art and prints to woodworks, photography,…
Find out more »August 2015
Windmill Point Art Fair 2015
The third annual Windmill Point Art Fair will be held this summer on the first Thursday of June, July and August, and will feature over 40 artists and crafters from around the region. The event benefits the Outer Banks Children at Play Museum and is held at the Outer Banks Event Site in Nags Head from 10 to 6 on each of those dates (June 4th, July 2nd, August 6th).…
Find out more »2015 New World Festival of the Arts
Celebrating its 34rd year, The New World Festival of the Arts will be held on Wednesday, August 13th and Thursday, August 14th on the waterfront in downtown Manteo. The 2-day festival is open to artists from throughout the country. The juried show will exhibit original works from 75 artists from throughout the east coast. Over a dozen artists are new to the show this year and are extremely excited to…
Find out more »September 2015
Island Art Show
Friday, September 4 (10am-5pm) Saturday, September 5 (10am-4pm) The Island Art Shows host over 20 LOCAL Outer Banks Artists and their wares. Each Island Art Show is a Benefit for a different Local Cause: from the OBX SPCA to the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Civic Association and more. Admission to these shows is FREE -- we simply ask attendees to support our local artisans & crafters. Attendees can find everything from fine local art and prints to woodworks, photography, upcycled art, collage, handmade…
Find out more »The OBX Arts & Craft Festival
Browse the beautiful creations of 25 Outer Banks artists for two days in Kitty Hawk at The OBX Arts & Craft Festival. This show has a reputation for quality artwork and should not be missed. Two local charities, N.E.S.T. and the Dare Literacy Council, will be on hand with information about what they do, donating and getting involved. A portion of the artists' fees goes to the charities. Free admission and free parking.
Find out more »October 2015
Island Art Shows 2015
Held at the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Center (just south of Liberty Gas Station) the Island Art Shows host over 20 LOCAL Outer Banks Artists and their wares. Each Island Art Show is a Benefit for a different Local Cause: from the OBX SPCA to the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Civic Association and more. Admission to these shows is FREE — we ask attendees to simply support our local artisans & crafters. Attendees can find everything from fine local art and prints to woodworks, photography,…
Find out more »Wings Over Water 2015 Wildlife Festival
Wings Over Water is one of the premier annual wildlife festivals on the east coast. With nearly 100 programs, there is something for every nature lover. Programs have limited space and fill up quickly, so sign up on-line now. Also, the National Wildlife Refuges Visitor Center on Roanoke Island is open Mon-Sat 9:00 am-4:00 pm & Sunday noon-4:00 pm; admission is FREE. Alligator River and Pea Island National Wildlife Refuges are open daylight hours year-round. Explore on your own! Or…
Find out more »March 2016
Island Art Shows 2016
Island Art Shows are held at the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Center in the northern villages of Hatteras Island- south side of Liberty Gas Station, just north of North Beach Campground. Each event will host over 20 local Outer Banks artists and crafters displaying and selling their work - everything from fine local art and prints to woodworks, surf art, seaglass jewelry, handmade soaps, hula hoops, photography and more. There will be varying live local music plus lunch will be available. Each Island…
Find out more »May 2016
Inaugural Outer Banks Craft Beer Week 2016
A full week of multiple area events, including a Brewathlon, Beer Art Show, Craft Brewer Retreat and a series of tap takeovers and craft beer dinners. This week-long festival will culminate with the second annual OBX Brewfest on June 5, 2016 at the Soundside Event Site in Nags Head. Attractions will include: a food truck rally, live music from national acts Keller and the Keels plus The Heard, an artisan market, a craft soda garden, a Film Festival, an Art…
Find out more »June 2016
Island Art Shows 2016
Island Art Shows are held at the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Center in the northern villages of Hatteras Island- south side of Liberty Gas Station, just north of North Beach Campground. Each event will host over 20 local Outer Banks artists and crafters who will be showing and selling their work - everything from fine local art and prints to woodworks, surf art, seaglass jewelry, handmade soaps, hula hoops, photography and more. There will be varying live local music at each Island Art…
Find out more »July 2016
Island Art Shows 2016
Island Art Shows are held at the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Center in the northern villages of Hatteras Island- south side of Liberty Gas Station, just north of North Beach Campground. Each event will host over 20 local Outer Banks artists and crafters who will be showing and selling their work - everything from fine local art and prints to woodworks, surf art, seaglass jewelry, handmade soaps, hula hoops, photography and more. There will be varying live local music at each Island Art…
Find out more »Steve Kirk at Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
Join Steve Kirk at Cape Hatteras Lighthouse to discuss his new book, Voices from the Outer Banks.
Find out more »August 2016
35th Annual New World Festival Of The Arts 2016 In Manteo
Celebrating its 35th year, The New World Festival of the Arts will be held on the waterfront in downtown Manteo. This local favorite two-day festival will exhibit original works from over 75 artists, with over a dozen artists new to this established event. Exhibitor works include: watercolors, oil & acrylic, drawing, photography, jewelry, sculpture and pottery. The juried outdoor show is free, family oriented and open to the public. A shuttle bus located at College of The Albemarle's Roanoke Island…
Find out more »September 2016
Island Art Shows 2016
Island Art Shows are held at the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Center in the northern villages of Hatteras Island- south side of Liberty Gas Station, just north of North Beach Campground. Each event will host over 20 local Outer Banks artists and crafters who will be showing and selling their work - everything from fine local art and prints to woodworks, surf art, seaglass jewelry, handmade soaps, hula hoops, photography and more. There will be varying live local music at each Island Art…
Find out more »Artrageous Art Extravaganza
Young artists, mark your calendars for the 27th Annual Artrageous Art Extravaganza, hosted by Dare County Arts Council. Artrageous is a free annual arts festival for children, featuring live art displays & demos, art activities, art vendors, live music, dancing, plenty of delicious food vendors and fun for the whole family. Proceeds from the festival go to benefit the Artrageous Scholarship Fund, cultural arts programs in the Outer Banks community, and art education programs in the Dare County Schools. Don’t…
Find out more »October 2016
Island Art Shows 2016
Island Art Shows are held at the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Center in the northern villages of Hatteras Island- south side of Liberty Gas Station, just north of North Beach Campground. Each event will host over 20 local Outer Banks artists and crafters who will be showing and selling their work - everything from fine local art and prints to woodworks, surf art, seaglass jewelry, handmade soaps, hula hoops, photography and more. There will be varying live local music at each Island Art…
Find out more »Immersive Teacher Training at Pine Island Audubon Sanctuary
This fall, Audubon North Carolina will open our gates for a special workshop for teachers and informal educators! Once you’ve completed our three-day course on nature drawing and journaling, you’ll walk away with a new portfolio of illustrations representing the environment around you, the skills to document other environments, and the ability to share those skills with your students. Join artist Kelly Adams for a workshop in nature journaling for educators in the retreat setting of Donal C. O’Brien, Jr. Sanctuary in…
Find out more »November 2016
OBWC 2016 Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair
This year's fair will feature artists, crafters, wood carvers, and more! There will also be a bake sale and craft raffle. All proceeds from the Christmas Fair will benefit Outer Banks Woman's Club scholarships and community needs.
Find out more »January 2017
Local Color Painting Party
Unwind and unleash the inner artist in you. Resident local artist, Meghan, will instruct you on how to create your own acrylic masterpiece on canvas. All ages and skill levels are welcome to attend. The Outer Banks Brewing Station waitstaff will also be available to serve you if you’d like to wine and dine while you paint. To join the fun, you can sign up online to reserve you spot. Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in and pick…
Find out more »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 2017
Outer Banks Community Quilt Show
Vintage and antique quilts of all sizes will be on display in The Event Room at Roanoke Island Festival Park. The show will include quilts made, or owned by quilters from the area, and by those with close ties to the Outer Banks. A wide range of quilting techniques including quilting, embroidery, applique’, and other needlework and embellishments will be showcased. Have quilting questions? Knowledgeable quilters will be available to answer questions and describe the featured quilts. The Opening Reception…
Find out more »April 2017
Local Color Painting Parties
Uncork your inner artist while learning how to paint! Painting time will last about 90 minutes as our resident artist Meghan guides you through creating your own 11×14 acrylic painting on canvas. Feel free to bring anything you would like to eat or drink while you paint. Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in and choose a seat. We have a 24 hour cancellation policy. All ages welcome!
Find out more »May 2017
Cinco de Mayo Painting Party
Join us at Metropolis for a Cinco de Mayo painting party! Painting time will last about 90 minutes as our resident artist Meghan guides you through creating your own 8×8 acrylic painting on canvas. You can choose your own colors, so don’t be afraid to get creative! Metropolis will be featuring margarita specials and a menu of Mexican tapas. Doors open at 5pm and painting time starts at 6:30. Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in and choose a seat.…
Find out more »Dowdy Park Grand Opening
The Town of Nags Head is partnering with the Dare County Arts Council on the Grand Opening of Dowdy Park, which will be held Saturday, May 13 from 10am-8pm. The new Dowdy Park is located at the corner of Bonnett Street and Highway 158 in Nags Head. The Grand Opening is a free, family-friendly event featuring the Dare County Arts Council’s 28th Annual Artrageous Kids Art Festival from 10am-3pm, followed by a free outdoor concert from 3-8pm. The concert will…
Find out more »Friday Night Auction in Nags Head
Decoys, Country Store Advertising & Antiques - Fun for All! Island Auction Company will be having a Friday Night Antique Auction hosted by the Shops at Central Square Shopping Center in Nags Head, MP 11. As always we will have 250+ Lots of Hand Picked & Estate Fresh Antiques & Quality Items. We are a fairly Fast Paced Sale selling Several items every Minute so Come on out and Enjoy the Ambiance of the Auction. The Spring Weather is feeling…
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