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Step into a world where art changes with every glance. The Perception Project is a captivating solo exhibition by artist, educator, and design strategist Emily Holmes, featuring interactive mixed-media works […]
Experience art that changes the way you see the world at The Perception Project, a solo exhibition by artist, educator, and design strategist Emily Holmes at Dare Arts' Vault Gallery in downtown Manteo. Meet the artist during the Opening Reception on Friday, July 3, from 6:00–8:00 p.m., held in conjunction with Manteo's popular First Friday celebration. The reception is free and open to the public.
Exhibit Dates: July 4 – August 1, 2026, T-F 10 am - 5pm, Sat 10am - 4 pm, Sun 11am - 3 pm
Opening Reception: Friday, July 3, 6:00–8:00 PM
Location: Dare Arts – Vault Gallery, Manteo
Admission: Free
Discover the heart of rural North Carolina through the lens of ten talented photographers in Southern is Feeling: A Visual Telling of Rural NC at Dare Arts' Courtroom Gallery in Manteo. This compelling photography exhibition explores themes of community, heritage, landscape, and identity, capturing the people and places that define rural life across the state. The exhibit invites visitors to experience North Carolina beyond its destinations, revealing the stories, traditions, and emotional connections woven into its small towns and landscapes.
The exhibition opens with a free public reception on Friday, July 3, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. during Manteo's First Friday celebration, where guests can meet the photographers and explore the collection.
Experience the freshest flavors of Northeastern North Carolina at Secontan Market, a producer-only farmers market where everything is grown, raised, crafted, or created by local vendors. Held in Wanchese, this […]
Step into an immersive outdoor art experience at Dare Arts' Courtyard this summer with Weather the Storm, a captivating mixed-media installation by artist Lara E. Parks. Blending light, shadow, sound, movement, and fabric, the installation transforms with changing weather and natural light, inviting visitors to return throughout the season to experience it in new ways.
Celebrate the opening during First Friday on Friday, July 3, from 6:00–8:00 p.m., where you can meet the artist and enjoy live music by The Blue Crab Boys in the Courtyard. The installation will remain on display through the fall, offering a unique outdoor art experience in the heart of downtown Manteo. Be sure to walk through and enjoy the art!
Spend a Saturday morning exploring the Downtown Market in Manteo, a lively open-air market in the heart of Manteo's charming waterfront district. Browse a variety of local vendors offering fresh […]
Celebrate Independence Day island-style during Ocracoke's beloved three-day Fourth of July celebration. From fireworks over Silver Lake Harbor to a hometown parade, sand sculpture contest, square dancing, and a community […]
Step into a world where art changes with every glance. The Perception Project is a captivating solo exhibition by artist, educator, and design strategist Emily Holmes, featuring interactive mixed-media works […]
Experience art that changes the way you see the world at The Perception Project, a solo exhibition by artist, educator, and design strategist Emily Holmes at Dare Arts' Vault Gallery in downtown Manteo. Exhibit Dates: July 4 – August 1, 2026, T-F 10 am - 5pm, Sat 10am - 4 pm, Sun 11am - 3 pm
Opening Reception: Friday, July 3, 6:00–8:00 PM
Location: Dare Arts – Vault Gallery, Manteo
Admission: Free
Discover the heart of rural North Carolina through the lens of ten talented photographers in Southern is Feeling: A Visual Telling of Rural NC at Dare Arts' Courtroom Gallery in Manteo. This compelling photography exhibition explores themes of community, heritage, landscape, and identity, capturing the people and places that define rural life across the state. The exhibit invites visitors to experience North Carolina beyond its destinations, revealing the stories, traditions, and emotional connections woven into its small towns and landscapes.
The exhibition opens with a free public reception on Friday, July 3, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. during Manteo's First Friday celebration, where guests can meet the photographers and explore the collection. The exhibit remains on display July 4 through August 29, T-F 10 am - 5 pm, Sat 10 am - 4 pm, Sun 11 am - 3 pm.
Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the festivities from George Washington Creef Park, the downtown waterfront, or Roanoke Island Festival Park for one of the best fireworks shows on the Outer Banks.
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Festivities begin at 6:00 p.m. | Fireworks at approximately 9:30 p.m.
George Washington Creef Park & Downtown Manteo Waterfront
Free Admission
Bring a beach chair or blanket, find a spot on the sand near the Nags Head Fishing Pier, and enjoy an unforgettable evening as colorful fireworks are launched from the pier over the ocean. The display begins at 9:00 p.m. and lasts approximately 25 minutes, creating a spectacular finale to your Fourth of July celebration. A rain date is scheduled for Sunday, July 5.
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Fireworks begin at 9:00 p.m.
Nags Head Fishing Pier, Mile Post 11.5, Nags Head
Free Admission