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Dare Arts’ benefit art auction, The Great Art Heist, will open at its Gallery in downtown Manteo on Friday, October 3 at 6:00pm. The opening reception will include libations, hors d'oeuvres and live jazz music by Devin Frazier and Ed Tupper. The reception is in conjunction with Manteo’s First Friday festivities and is free and open to everyone.
The Great Art Heist is a silent art auction, featuring the work of local and regional artists, that guests can bid on in person and on Dare Arts’ website.
Artists willing to donate a piece of artwork or a performing arts experience to The Great Art Heist can email Dare Arts Exhibitions Director Tiffany Lindsey at [email protected] to coordinate details. Your support is deeply appreciated.
The Great Art Heist will be open for bidding in person at the Dare Arts Gallery and online from October 3 through October 23.
New for this year only, there will be a special countdown to close out The Great Art Heist Benefit Art Auction at Dare Arts’ 50th Birthday pARTy at The Waterfront Trellis in Manteo on Thursday, October 23.
Final bids must be in by 8:00pm on Thursday, October 23.
Thank you to TowneBank for serving as the presenting sponsor of The Great Art Heist since its inception.
Businesses or individuals interested in sponsoring The Great Art Heist should contact Dare Arts Executive Director Jessica Sands at [email protected].
For more information about the event, please visit DareArts.org/artauction or call (252) 473-5558.
In 2025, Dare Arts is commemorating its 50th anniversary by celebrating its past, present, and future. Dare Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization dedicated to encouraging the arts in Dare County through advocacy, enrichment, and opportunity.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
300 Queen Elizabeth Ave, Manteo, NC, United States, North Carolina 27954
