Katy Caroline's “Bid in a Box” show opens Friday, February 5th, with a reception from 6pm – 8pm at the DCAC Gallery, located at 104 Sir Walter Raleigh Street in downtown Manteo. The usual lively atmosphere at the Gallery will be enhanced with light fare, libations and live music from Ed Tupper and Becky Kessler.

Additionally, on Friday, February 12th, Katy Caroline will host a “Demo Day,” where she will be lecturing and demonstrating her technique. Join her between 3pm and 6pm in the teaching studio at DCAC. This event is free to Arts Council Members or there is a $5 suggested donation for non-members.Plus, attendees are promised a surprise from Katy Caroline.

Then on Thursday, February 18th, stop by the show for your chance to win a pet portrait, available for this one day only. Katy will be here painting, also. The winner for this will be drawn at the end of the day.

For more information or to register for the Demo Day, call (252) 473-5558

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OB Can is a community arts project that addresses the problem of littering on the beaches of Nags Head, NC. Our goal is to promote recycling and the cleanup of our beaches to maintain the natural beauty of our community. Artists are invited to apply to paint a brand new trash can that will grace the beaches throughout Nags Head. These finished works of art will be located at each beach and sound access.

Artists living in Dare County or who are member of the Dare County Arts Council may apply for the jury process. Artwork samples must be in digital format and submitted to Dare County Arts Council or the Nags Head Town Hall by March 11, 2010. Artists will juried and notified of their selection by March 13, 2010

Before being placed at the sound and beach accesses, trash cans will be unveiled at the “Garbage Gala” hosted by Dare County Arts Council at Pamlico Jacks in Nags Head on May 8th, 2010.

Artists can download a prospectus by clicking here:  OBCAN%20PROSPECTUS

or request one by calling DCAC at 252-473-5558.

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THE Studio Tour 2009 was a wonderful success, but just because it's over

doesn't mean you can't visit the artists!

Use the information in the brochure to contact artists

from around the area or to visit them at their Studio.

And check back for the 2010 Studio Tour - coming soon!

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For information on accommodations for persons with special needs, please the contact accessibility coordinator, Fay Davis Edwards, at (252) 473-5558 or email gallery@darearts.org.