Outside Straight Lines
A Visual Arts Exhibition Featuring Queer Artists
In celebration of the nationally recognized Pride Month, Dare Arts is proud to announce a call for entry for their second exhibit highlighting work by queer artists in June.
The month-long exhibition will highlight a variety of media including paintings, jewelry, fiber art, ceramics, photography, and drawings by local and regional artists who self identify within the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) community.
Artists wishing to participate in this inclusive exhibition can find a prospectus and sign up for a specific time to drop off their work on the buttons below.
There will be an opening reception on Friday, June 7 from 6pm to 8pm where visitors can meet the artists and view their work. The reception is free and open to all, and is during First Friday in downtown Manteo.
Outside Straight Lines will remain on display through Saturday, June 29.
Dare Arts Pride Project Events
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June First Friday (Friday, June 7) will includeThe Storyweavers playing Americana folk music in The Courtyard at Dare Arts from 6pm to 8pm.
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First Friday will conclude with a spectacular fire performance in The Courtyard by Panda Daniels, starting at 8pm.
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On Tuesday, June 11 there will be a special Dare Arts Pride Project Open Mic Night at Hi-Vibe Holistics Listening Room in Kill Devil Hills starting at 7pm. This evening is also free and open to members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies. Performances including, but not limited to, song, poetry, reading, theater, and comedy are welcome. This event is open to adults 18+.
This project is sponsored by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau.
This project was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
Thank you to Hi-Vibe Holistics for co-hosting one of the Dare Arts Pride Project events.