Three Outer Banks artists were recently awarded Artist Support Grants that were made possible through a partnership between the North Carolina Arts Council, Pocosin Arts, Beaufort County Arts Council, Dare Arts, Ocracoke Alive, Pettigrew Regional Libraries, and Martin County Arts Council.    A panel of artists, art professionals, and experts in various disciplines selected the three artists listed below.    2026 Artist Support Grant Recipients:  ·       Jennifer Hyde of Mante

After a tremendously successful 50th anniversary year in 2025, Dare Arts has started 2026 with Louise Sanderlin as its new Gallery Manager.    Sanderlin previously worked at the Dare Arts Gallery before moving off the Outer Banks in 2020, and has now returned to her hometown of Manteo.    “Lou brings a deep familiarity and depth of knowledge to this role,” said Dare Arts Executive Director Jessica Sands. “Her understanding of the gallery, its systems, and the creative communi

Dare Arts is seeking an organized & creative self-starter to serve as our part-time Program Director. The job, entailing an average of 15-20 hours per week working at our Gallery in Manteo, at off-site events, and remotely from home, will require some nights and weekends. This is a public-facing, event-planning position that pays $16-$18 an hour based on experience. The Dare Arts Program Director reports to the Executive Director.  Primary Responsibilities Include:   Program

Dare Arts is now seeking entries for the 48th Annual Frank Stick Memorial Art Show, which will open at their Gallery in downtown Manteo at 6:00pm on Friday, February 6, 2026.    Artists wishing to participate in the show can find the prospectus and sign up for a specific time to drop off their work online at DareArts.org/frankstickshow .    Writer, artist, and Dare Arts’ former Gallery Director Lynne Francis will judge the 48th Annual Frank Stick Memorial Art Show. She studi