On this page you will find the annual visual arts events on the Outer Banks.
Outer Banks Annual Events by Category or Month
Outer Banks Visual Arts
300 Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Manteo
Dare County’s longest-running art show has been attracting visitors and artists, new and returning ones, for more than 30 years. Held at the Dare County Arts Council on Roanoke Island in February, this art show of fine art ranging from conceptual to realistic has become a local tradition. You’ll have the chance to display or view work from a variety of different mediums including oils, acrylics, sketches, woodworking, metal, clay and more. There is also the opportunity for artists to win cash prizes for their work with Best in Show, Excellence, Honorable Mention and People’s Choice awards presented. Whether you’re an artist or art appreciator, Frank Stick Memorial Art Show is an Outer Banks event that you won’t want to miss.
Dare County’s longest-running art show has been attracting visitors and artists, new and returning ones, for more than 30 years. Held at the Dare County Arts Council on Roanoke Island in February, this art show of fine art ranging from conceptual to realistic has become a local tradition. You’ll have the chance to display or view work from a variety of different mediums...read more
Dare County’s longest-running art show has been attracting visitors and artists, new and...read more
Outer Banks Visual Arts
1803 North Croatan Highway, Kill Devil Hills
R/C Theatres Movies 10 number
When it comes to getting into the Halloween spirit, few ways beat a scary movie marathon. In the days leading up to All Hallow’s Eve at the Outer Banks, film industry profession, cinephiles and horror-genre fans gather to do just that. The annual Halloween International Film Festival is a three day event that brings a variety of independent film submissions, filmmakers and a hefty dose of horror to the Outer Banks. Independent films are submitted throughout the year, and this event presents a viewing of the top candidates at the R/C Theatres Movies 10 in Kill Devil Hills. In addition to the screenings, the festival also includes question and answer sessions with the filmmakers and casts, meet and greets, photo opportunities and more. The Halloween International Film Festival is a fun networking experience for both industry professions and fans, and it aims to enhance the film industry on the Outer Banks.
When it comes to getting into the Halloween spirit, few ways beat a scary movie marathon. In the days leading up to All Hallow’s Eve at the Outer Banks, film industry profession, cinephiles and horror-genre fans gather to do just that. The annual Halloween International Film Festival is a three day event that brings a variety of independent film submissions, filmmakers and a hefty dose...read more
When it comes to getting into the Halloween spirit, few ways beat a scary movie...read more
Outer Banks Visual Arts
1411 National Park Drive, Manteo
The Elizabethan Gardens transforms into a winter wonderland during the holiday season. Walk outside along the whimsical path lit by Christmas lights and cheery holiday characters, and you’ll pull your coat a little tighter around you because there’s no way you’re going inside yet. This is your chance to revel in the beauty of the holiday season. The gardens are embellished with thousands of twinkling lights, topiaries, displays and more. Decorations in the gardens range from traditional to alternative, and they all work together to create a magical experience. In the center of all the decorations you’ll find a crackling open-air fire on the Great Lawn, perfect for warming your hands and maybe roasting a marshmallow. Special events are held throughout the duration of WinterLights, with offerings such as Dinner with Santa and Thank You Notes to Santa. In late November and early December, WinterLights is held Tuesday through Saturday nights from 6 to 9 p.m. In January it's held on Friday and Saturday nights from 6 to 9 p.m. See the website for more information.
The Elizabethan Gardens transforms into a winter wonderland during the holiday season. Walk outside along the whimsical path lit by Christmas lights and cheery holiday characters, and you’ll pull your coat a little tighter around you because there’s no way you’re going inside yet. This is your chance to revel in the beauty of the holiday season. The gardens are embellished with thousands...read more
The Elizabethan Gardens transforms into a winter wonderland during the holiday season. Walk...read more
Outer Banks Visual Arts
Celebrate waterfowl's intrinsic role within the local culture and time-honored traditions on Hatteras Island and beyond. This winter event draws birders, artisans, ornithologists and anyone with a general interest in the area’s feathered figures to Hatteras Village for a weekend of birding demos, nature tours, arts-and-crafts displays and vendors, good food and drink and even better company. The Fin, Feather and Bourbon social kicks off...read more
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