Dare County Arts Council
300 Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Manteo, NC 27954 · Manteo
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to encouraging the arts in Dare County through advocacy, enrichment, and opportunity. Operates a juried gallery of over 100 local and regional artists on the first floor of the historic 1904 Dare County Courthouse in downtown Manteo, alongside classes and workshops in visual arts, music, and literature, and programs including the Artrageous Kids Art Festival, a plein-air painting event, and monthly First Friday exhibitions.
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- Art walkRecurringFirst Friday (Manteo)
2026-09-04 · The first Friday of each month, 6–8 p.m. · Organized by Dare County Arts Council
A free, family-oriented monthly evening event in historic downtown Manteo — live music, artisans, food, and drinks — centered at Dare Arts Gallery and running alongside the concurrent Manteo Stroll celebrating local galleries, shops, and restaurants. Its own confirmed music lineup names September 4, 2026 as the next scheduled date.
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