Coming off our 50th anniversary year, we find ourselves asking, "What's next for Dare Arts?" That's where you come in! Please consider taking 3-5 minutes to participate in a community arts survey for Dare Arts. As we develop our strategic plan, your feedback is essential to help us better understand the needs, priorities, and opportunities within the communities we serve. The insights gathered through this survey will help guide Dare Arts' vision, programs, partnerships, an

The Dare Arts Gallery during First Friday in downtown Manteo. Photo courtesy of Casey Robertson. Five different art exhibitions, a couple of First Friday performances, an open mic night, an outdoor fiber installation, eight kids art classes, a film screening, and multiple workshops are just a few of Dare Arts’ offerings for residents and visitors this summer. “Our summer season reflects Dare Arts' commitment to making the arts interesting, diverse, and accessible to everyo

L-R- Dare Arts Program Director Meredith Timberlake and 2026 Artrageous Youth Scholarship recipient Sabra Dawson at the 37th Annual Artrageous Kids Art Festival. Photo courtesy of Tatum Clements. Over 1,000 children and adults gathered at Dowdy Park on Saturday, May 9 for the 37th Annual Artrageous Kids Art Festival presented by PNC Bank. In between a lively performance by the Mustang Music Outreach Program students and an outstanding production by Charlotte Cirque & Dance

The Fearing Family at the 29th Annual Mollie Fearing Memorial Art Show opening reception. Founded by Mollie A. Fearing & Associates Over 120 people gathered at Dare Arts in Manteo on Sunday, May 3 for the opening of the 29th Annual Mollie Fearing Memorial Art Show, which features 81 pieces of work by local and regional artists. Artist Carolina Coto carefully selected the following award recipients: Best In Show: Jessica Sheingold, Self Portrait and Song (oil on wood) E