Dare Arts Announces A Call For Entry For 2026 Frank Stick Show

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 studied painting at The Corcoran in Washington DC, art restoration at The New School for Social Research, and life drawing under Anthony Toney at The Art Students League in NYC. Lynne also worked closely with printmaker Barry Moser at Smith College. Her written work has been published in Emprise Review, Naugatuck River Review and other small magazines and her paintings have been shown in juried shows in Massachusetts, Virginia, and North Carolina.

“I'm so honored to be asked to judge my favorite open call show - where fellow artists, friends and colleagues consistently offer their best work,” said Lynne Francis. “I've loved helping hang this show for the past eight years, and appreciate the serious attention and unbiased eye that judging requires. It's a hard job, but I'm eager (and humbled) to do it! Thank you, Dare Arts, for giving me the opportunity to consider this wonderful show in a new way.”

Artists are encouraged to enter their most innovative work for the possibility of winning the distinctive Eure Best In Show Award.

The opening reception will be held on Friday, February 6 from 6pm to 8pm, and is free and open to the public. 

After the opening, the show will be on display for viewing during normal gallery hours February 7-28. 

The Frank Stick Memorial Art Show is the longest running visual arts exhibit in Dare County, and is held in memory of Frank Stick. His influence on the Outer Banks as a preservationist and artist cemented his lasting legacy as one of the most important figures of the 20th century in the county.

Businesses or individuals interested in sponsoring the show or awards should contact Dare Arts Executive Director Jessica Sands at DareArtsInfo@gmail.com.

For more information about the show, please visit DareArts.org/frankstickshow or call (252) 473-5558.

Dare Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization dedicated to encouraging the arts in Dare County through advocacy, enrichment and opportunity.