When you’re on vacation it’s a good time to get crafty. Not the kind of crafty that involves scheming and tomfoolery, but the kind where your mind turns into a creative think tank and you whip up an impressive scrapbook from all of the pictures you took over the trip or a beautifully knitted pair of socks. Thanks to Outer Banks art shops, you can enjoy making crafts and artwork, like scrapbooking, pottery, beading or knitting. If you’d prefer to find some art made by professionals, a plethora of stores carry products from local artisans. The Outer Banks holds galleries, art and pottery studios, showrooms and jewelers filled with local products, many of which incorporate a coastal-theme into their work. Other shops on the beach, while not specifically art stores, sell locals’ crafts, like soaps, candles, textiles and woodwork. Outer Banks artwork makes for great gifts to bring home to your family and friends and astound them with the beautiful craftsmanship that thrives in the Outer Banks. Check out the below listings of Outer Banks art stores and get ready for some aesthetic fun.
Outer Banks Shopping by Area
Corolla | Duck & Southern Shores | Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills & Nags Head
Roanoke Island & Manteo | Hatteras Island | Ocracoke Island
Outer Banks Shopping by Category
Based on Hatteras Island, Daniel Pullen is one of the Outer Banks' most notable photographers. He and his wife, Kate Pullen, operate Daniel Pullen...read more
Dare County Arts Council is located in the heart of downtown Manteo in the historic 1904 Dare County Courthouse. The eclectic gallery showcases fine...read more
Fun, funky and fabulous – that perfectly describes this unique gift boutique. Dazzles offers stunning glass art, chimes, candles, bath and body products,...read more
This is really two stores in one. Downstairs it’s a tackle shop with bait, tackle, rods and reels, gas, gear, waders, boots, snacks, rod and reel repair,...read more
This is a fascinating gallery with a soothing atmosphere, perfect for calming overloaded senses after a day of shopping. It features original fine art, from...read more
Down Creek Gallery is in the heart of the village on the waterfront and represents more than 100 Outer Banks and North Carolina artists. This venue has a...read more
This rustic shop is filled to the brim with decoys and sportsman's paraphernalia. The resident carver has been nationally recognized for his work and is a...read more
The independent bookstore on Roanoke Island is Downtown Books, which has been serving Manteo and the entire Outer Banks since 2012. Featuring an eclectic,...read more
As the name suggests, this eclectic little store is a treasure! Great for gifts or treats for yourself, this shop specializes in finding interesting pieces...read more
Multi-talented artist Crystal Blackmon is the owner of Empty Nest Studio and Gallery in Frisco, where she creates and sells her artworks. Blackmon is a...read more
Farmer’s Daughter provides a wide selection of fashionable clothing, jewelry, accessories, home decor and souvenirs at affordable prices. In business for...read more
Frames at Large offers custom framing with personal assistance in selecting color, design and style. They also sell framed seascape prints and other odds...read more
