The OBX Arts and Craft Festival is one of the most memorable art shows on the Outer Banks! The festival features many of the area's popular artists and offers a fun and stimulating way to spend your day. As you weave your way through the Hilton Garden Inn in Kitty Hawk, you're sure to be inspired by the artists, their work, and the two charities, N.E.S.T. and the Dare Literacy Council, that have become part of the tradition of the festival. Network for Endangered Sea Turtles (N.E.S.T.) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and protection of the habitats and migration routes of sea turtles and other marine animals on the Outer Banks. The Dare Literacy Council (DLC) is an all volunteer non-profit that offers free tutoring services to adults who wish to learn to read, improve math and reading skills, learn English as a Second Language or get their GED. The DLC trains volunteer tutors who work one-on-one or in a class situation to help adults needing literacy services. The DLC holds two book sale fundraisers each year and will be accepting donations of new or used books (in good condition) at their booth.
On display will be a delightful variety of creations from 25 Outer Banks artists whose specialties include painting, pottery, jewelry, photography, woodwork, glasswork, fiber and textile arts, collage, metalwork and more. For a quick bite, check out the Hilton's lobby cafe, Garden Grille and Bar, and complete your afternoon by purchasing original, handmade pieces from the artists onsite. Participating artists include Charlotte and Jerry Alexander, Rosanne Arndt, Bobbie Beckley, Pembroke Bryant, Brenda Buciorelli, Carolina Coto, Trish Dempsey, Christina Deneka, Susan Estrella, Beth Fleishaker, Randy Hodges, Anne Jacobson, Laurell James, Martha Johnson, Stephanie Kiker, Nancy Laird, Pete Lewando, Gordon Lewis, Vicky Lowe, James Melvin, Margaret Miller, Kim Mosher, Megan Rubino, Cyndi Sarfan and Patty Zukerowski.