2025 Art Stores & Galleries Guide

There’s a little something for everyone at the aptly named Absolutely Outer Banks, a cool Kitty Hawk destination that’s filled with coastal style and unique items that can’t be found anywhere else. Featuring a host of local Outer Banks artists, with distinctive goodies that range from postcards to stunning décor, visitors will want to linger at this store that’s a must-stop destination on any central OBX shopping expedition.

Decorate your wall at home or your beach cottage with something unique from Affordable Art located inside the Beach Gallery store. Located in Scarborough Faire Shoppes in the heart of Duck, you are sure to find exactly what you’re looking for. Nestled alongside a tree-lined boardwalk, you and your family will enjoy a leisurely walk browsing the great stores at Scarborough Faire Shoppes.Every inch of Affordable Art/Beach Gallery is covered with hand-painted oil on canvas and an assortment of other art pieces. Each piece of artwork is either stretched canvas or comes with a beautiful frame. Even though Affordable Art offers canvas works at wholesale prices, they also run sales at different times of the year and if you happen to visit during a sale, you will no doubt find a treasure trove of quality products to decorate all areas of your home or beach cottage. The combined location of Affordable Art and Beach Gallery offers the perfect location to find the one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork or the place to purchase that one print you’ve seen before but didn’t know where to get it! Affordable Art and Beach Gallery is the place for all your art needs.

Marine art at its best!

The 'Road Less Traveled' is a good poetic description of those living on remote Ocracoke Island. Artist Sonya Allen's path diverged to this idyllic beach and she opened up Art Ocracoke Gallery. She depicts the special qualities of village life in vivid colorful paintings of locals, beach animals, and landscapes. Her passion for the unique qualities of the outer banks and lifelong fascination with the natural world is shown in every perfectly placed paint stroke. She works in acrylics, oils, airbrush and digital art. Sonya Allen sells original paintings, prints, and other art stuff from her store on Creek Road near the Ocracoke lighthouse.

You’ll find Barr-ee Station 3 waiting for you where the Boardwalk stops, at the south end of the Waterfront Shops, with it’s restful benches and light refreshments hitting the spot after a long stroll.One can’t help at least taking a peek into this cozy corner shop, with its interesting and inviting décor luring you in from the deck. On display outside the shop are lovely old wicker chairs, wrought iron planters and ornamental pieces, antique tables, old beach cottage shutters, hand crafted birdhouses and artistic metal sculptures of lobsters and mermaids and the like.Inside its pastel walls you’ll find a unique selection of antiques, furniture and gifts and a clothing and swimwear outlet as well. Among other stunning antiques, lovely hand-painted furniture pieces sit atop samples of their gorgeous oriental rug collection. This eclectic ensemble includes lamps, glassware and other smaller treasures, and adorning the walls is a small and very affordable collection of original paintings by local artists. Also available are accessories like throw pillows, scarves, bags and jewelry and many small gift items, some one-of-a-kind.In addition to its regular seasonal discounts, Barr-ee Station 3 runs super sales in the fall, including annual outdoor tent sales during Thanksgiving weekend. The shop is open daily in season, but fall hours and days may vary.

Decorate your wall at home or your beach cottage with something unique from The Beach Gallery. Located in Scarborough Faire Shoppes in the heart of Duck, you are sure to find exactly what you’re looking for. Every inch of Beach Gallery is covered with hand-painted oil on canvas and an assortment of other art pieces. Each piece of artwork is either stretched canvas or comes with a beautiful frame. Beach Gallery also runs sales at different times of the year and if you happen to visit at this time, you will no doubt find a treasure trove of quality products to decorate all areas of your home or beach cottage. Peak Season June 16 through Thursday before Easter hours are 10am-8pm Monday-Saturday and Sunday 10am-6pm. Shoulder Season Friday before Easter through June 15 OR Monday of Labor Day through Monday of Columbus Day the hours are 10am-6pm Monday-Saturday and Sunday 11am-5pm. Off Season Tuesday after Columbus Day through Thursday before Easter - call individual stores for hours.

Beach Treasures in Duck on the Outer Banks is recognized for its collections from renowned jewelry designers as well as gemstones from around the globe. Locally owned and operated, Beach Treasures in Duck is located in Wee Winks Square, along the soundside boardwalk. 

Tucked away in the heart of Ocracoke village, Bella Fiore Pottery is a delightful find for any Ocracoke visitor and art lover who is on the hunt for something wholly unique. Specializing in handcrafted pottery but offering a world of distinctive goodies for shoppers of all tastes, this charming shop is always worth a look to discover a selection of talented artists who call Ocracoke Island home.

An eclectic art gallery and gift shop in an old Hatteras-style home. 

A watercolor and art studio featuring the work of Linda and Dixie Browning. 

Carolina Moon Gallery is a New Age Gallery which blends modern and ancient ideas together. We feature jewelry, clothing and vintage one-of-a-kind items selected just for you. Serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina since 1982, we bring you the largest selection of earrings on the east coast.

Whenever you need a break from the beach, Cloud Nine is a great place for some creative renewal. This very cool shop was established here in 1988, and its since been a favorite for locals and visitors looking for unique creations from Outer Banks and regional artisans -- pottery, paintings, jewelry -- but especially to indulge one’s own creative yearnings by making earrings or a necklace, or who knows? There’s a vast selection -- the largest on the beach -- of the prettiest beads of all sizes and colors, including authentic trade and vintage beads, gorgeous seaglass and other jewelry-making supplies to choose from to fashion say, an ankle bracelet or headband.And if you don't know how to start, owner Ginnie Flowers and her staff offer weekly classes and workshops, specializing in seaglass wire wrapping and beading. Along with sharing her talents and supporting over 50 local artists and designers, Ginnie gives back to the community in a number of other ways. She contributes to Dare County’s Arts Council, Animal Rescue, Surfrider Foundation and, to encourage children's literacy, she started a "Read for Beads" program.You'll not want to miss Ginnie's treasure of a shop, tucked away near a corner in Pirate's Quay Shopping Center, just south of the YMCA. What better way to spend the day but by making something beautiful to wear or give as a gift? Cloud Nine offers the best kind of Outer Banks souvenir: one crafted with your own hands.

The Colllege of the Albemarle offers a variety of associates degrees but also boasts of an outstanding professional jewlery design school and continuing education classes. . 

A county arts council with a full-fledged gallery. 

If you like fun, funky and fabulous, you will definitely find it at Dazzles. Located in the Waterfront Shops in Duck, customers are easily drawn to this colorful and vibrant gift boutique full of uniqueness and charm. Dazzles offers an eclectic selection of beautiful glass art, off-beat purses, popular Oka.b shoes, amazing local art and eye-catching home and garden décor. If customers are looking for the perfect piece of jewelry, they are bound to find it here. Dazzles offers not only stunning jewelry by local artists but also a line of Beyond Words jewelry. Customers are sure to revel in all there is to see at Dazzles. Don’t forget to check out the popular troll beads, tyler candles, Camilla beads and staxx rings. A large selection of stunning chimes, exciting handbags, fun signs and bath and body products are also available.  Statues and whimsical renditions of mermaids and fairies abound here as well. One thing is for sure. Live Well – Laugh Often – Love Much is definitely the theme at Dazzles. Call for off-season hours and special winter hours.

An art gallery with two- and three-dimensional fine art and crafts.

Duck Duck Art, located in the loft of Savvy Home Boutique, offers teacher/artist-guided classes for “no-talent novices to blooming artists.”It’s a place that’s “free of judgment and stress,” where kids of all ages can feel comfortable expressing their talent or even finding it for the first time.“ Parents can either stay and participate (but not advise) or feel free to drop off the kids, ages five and up, and go for a break.Taught are scheduled, fun classes in sculpture, tie-dye, acrylics on canvas, watercolor, charcoal, pastel and more. The owner and other local artists guide students through sessions that last about an hour and a half and are usually long enough to complete a project all will feel proud to display. Class time can also be extended, if needed, for an additional fee.Duck Duck also offers, upon request, Girls Nights and Date Nights with “Canvas and Cocktails.” Group events can be scheduled with 24-48 notice upon availability. And, regular yoga classes, taught by certified instructors, are available some mornings and evenings. These classes and special nights do fill up quickly, so be sure to reserve a space by calling or coming by the shop. Duck Duck Art is open only during the late spring and summer months, when the class schedule is posted weekly on facebook.

Looking for gifts, home decor or something unique, shop here! 

The gallery and studio of a local jewelry designer. 

A creative stop with handcrafted jewelry the focus. 

Frames At Large is a framing shop in Kill Devil Hills offering custom framing with the colors and designs of your choice. Frames At Large offers great customer service from knowledgeable and friendly staff who will help you customize and frame art and photographs. Taking photos during your vacation and then having them framed is a wonderful way to remember your experience and decorate your home.

With such a wonderfully evocative name, you know that the Ghost Fleet Gallery is no ordinary art showcase. First of all, the owner and artist Glenn Eure, (rhymes with “pure,” he likes to say) a character in his own right, designed the building. And since the early 1970s, he and “gallery wife” Pat have been some of the top supporters and boosters of the art community on the Outer Banks.

Gulf Stream Gifts in Nags Head, NC (Outer Banks, MP 10.5) offers a great variety of sterling silver, 14kt gold and fashion jewelry with a coastal flair. We also have souvenirs such as mermaids and turtles, t-shirts, wind chimes, greeting cards, Christmas figurines, hats, beach coverups, sunglasses and books. You can pick up some gifts and jewelry and then dash across the street to the beach.

Artists who are inspired by the Outer Banks, and visitors who want to find that perfect frame for their newly acquired artwork, will find everything they are looking for and then some at Island Art Supplies. Located in the town of Kitty Hawk and featuring a wealth of art gear as well as framing services, this shop is a great destination for creative types and folks who are exploring the expansive OBX art scene.

Island Art Supply & Custom Framing in Kitty Hawk is a one-stop shop for anyone who loves art. The shop is popular among local and visiting artists alike who depend on it to find what they need. Here artists can be confident Island Art Supply will carry a complete line of professional art supplies to suit almost any medium. This shop has everything from brushes and paints to easels and canvas.

A locals favorite, Island Gallery & Christmas Shop makes for an exciting day trip. 

An art gallery featuring vibrant work by John Silver and ten additional artists. 

You might not know that the Outer Banks has a robust arts community. KDH Cooperative is an artist-operated gallery featuring works of local artists across the Outer Banks. Membership of KDH Cooperative includes artists of diverse backgrounds. Art work represented by KDH Cooperative includes oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastels, photography, ceramics, jewelry, fibers, collage, wood, pottery, glass, mosaic and metal.  

A clay studio and art gallery with plenty of gift choices. 

Lasting Effect is a home-based business offering custom framing and homemade art.  This one-stop-shop will offer you tips on choosing the perfect mats and frames for wall art, photos, diplomas and memorabilia. The frames are built on site and the custom framing is done by hand. Whether framing art or photographs for home or for your business, Lasting Effect will ensure quality framing to suit your needs. Consider Lasting Effect for framing your Outer Banks family portraits or wedding photos. 

A full-service frame shop specializing in conservation framing.

A superb photography gallery run by Michael Halminski who who knows the area and expresses it poetically. 

Proudly Handcrafted in the Carolinas! We love the outdoors at Nags Head Hammocks and handcraft our Classic Hammocks, Swings and Durawood Furniture to help you enjoy every moment. It all started in 1974 when our first hammocks were made in a little shop on The Outer Banks.

An exquisite lifestyle store that brings elegance to everyday. 

Make jewelry using beads, and buy your supplies here.

Work and gift items by national artists abound at Ocean Treasures with over 150 pieces of art on display. Surely you have heard of the late Thomas Kinkade, referred to as the painter of light? He is featured here along with other notables including famous marine artists Wyland and Guy Harvey. Also view work by Mark Keathley, Abraham Hunter, Walfrido Garcia and Dan Mackin. Ocean Treasures also features Disney collectables, Guy Harvey clothing, jewelry and an abundance of cat-happy Laurel Burch products. Pick up everything from a souvenir to a real work of art. There is something for everyone and every price point. Seasonal hours apply. 

No trip to Ocracoke Island can be complete without a visit to the Preservation Society’s Museum and Gift Shop. The building that houses the Museum, along with the Society and its collections are a testimony to the island’s rich historical heritage.The foursquare with a deep hip roof and deep-hipped porch is believed to have been built in the late 1800s by David Williams who served in the Coast Guard. It was moved to its present location near the current Coast Guard station and restored by Ocracoke Preservation Society in 1989.The Museum Gift Shop is a popular place to find that special keepsake of your visit to the island, with an assortment of momentoes - including locally crafted Christmas ornaments - along with music, postcards, photographs, cookbooks and other books of local and regional interest.Housed upstairs in the Museum is OPS’s unique research library - a growing number of historical, genealogical and photographic collections and other resources relevant to Ocracoke history. Here you can find just about anything you want to know about the island’s lighthouse, it’s British Cemetery, wild ponies, hurricanes and WWII Naval Base - and even how to square dance Ocracoke style. For locals and other descendants of the island’s original settlers there’s lots of resources for tracking down your ancestry. Throughout the summer, the Museum hosts weekly porch talks on local history on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 a.m. and Backyard Kids Talks, usually on Wednesdays. It also hosts exhibits by local artists. Research materials can be viewed by prior appointment. And you can shop online for many Gift Store items.

Pea Island is an eclectic art gallery overflowing with creativity. 

Eclectic art gallery and studio in downtown Manteo.

A spacious shop filled with art and gifts. 

For Sara DeSpain, these fragile sand banks serve as more than artistic inspiration. The OBX is her physical and spiritual home and the very essence of the pieces she creates.Take for example her exquisite gold and silver pendants, formed from molds of actual sea-softened shell shards DeSpain gleans during her frequent beach combings, enhanced by either a natural pearl or rare gemstone. Even her souvenir beads are unique reflections of the Outer Banks. Mimicking fossils, formed with molds of tiny “ocean sculpted” seashells, these miniature masterpieces offer tourists and gift-givers lovely and very affordable keepsakes. Outer Banks’ premier jewelry designer, DeSpain began her career in 1974 and has since handcrafted her own creations. Besides being a creative designer and skilled goldsmith, DeSpain is a graduate gemologist. The rare and precious gems used in her work come from all over the world and represent the highest quality in gemstones available. It’s the perfect combination for finding that special anniversary gift or creating that one-of-a-kind engagement ring. In addition to showcasing her own work, DeSpain’s shop at Osprey Landing serves as a gallery for talented artists from across America, as well as other local designers she has handpicked for their skill and individuality in expression.DeSpain says her mission is “to help you find that one thing you can't live without.”

Browse from store to store under covered porches and a grove of shady live oaks! Along the meandering Duck Road that runs through the village of Duck, NC, you’ll find the Scarborough Lane Shoppes, a collection of cool clothing boutiques and restaurants, shops that help you make your house a home, fun food stores, a place to relax, to taste and buy wine and craft beer, art to express your taste in living and jewelry to express yourself.Outer Banks shopping aficionados know that Scarborough Lane Shoppes puts them in Duck NC Shopping Central where they can find…well, practically anything they want. Browsing from store to store is comfortable under the covered porches that connect the shops, no matter what the weather. So, when the sun’s too hot or the rain is pouring (the best Outer Banks shopping days, by the way!), Scarborough Lane is the place. And, when it’s time to take a pause, or if you’re simply starving, two of Duck NC’s most-liked restaurants are right here.   Also on this site is our Specials sections where Outer Banks shopping experts know they can get valuable coupons and learn about the offers from each of our stores. If you’re not familiar with the area, you can go to our Directions tab to see a map and get oriented to the lay of the land for Duck, NC.

A photographer who creates beautiful photographs of Outer Bans landscapes, seascapes and flora and fauna. 

If you are looking for a diverse collection of handcrafts and fine arts made exclusively by American artisans, you are sure to find it at Sea Dragon Gallery.  For the past 12 years, the gallery in the Waterfront Shops in Duck has been offering works by more than 150 established and emerging artists, including some of the Outer Banks’ own talented artisans. From pottery and glass to metal and wood, every item in the gallery is carefully selected by owner Paula Myatt.

Fina art sea glass jewelry at its best! 

Themed on recycled and repurposed materials, Seagreen Gallery is one of the newest and most innovative art establishments on the Outer Banks.  This is a great place to find a one-of-a-kind gift for someone who has everything. 

Since its opening in 1961, Seaside Art Gallery has steadily expanded from one room into an impressive 12 rooms, filled with selections representing an eclectic range of artists, eras and mediums --- even masters like Rembrandt and James M. Whistler.  Owned by the same family at the same location, the gallery is like an art museum that just keeps going and going, except nearly everything in it is for sale. The business is a reflection of more than 75 years of collecting that started with original owners Barbara and Chester Smith, and is lovingly continued by their daughter, Melanie Smith.  Most rooms at Seaside feature themes, like seascapes and local scenes;  Western and Native American art; modern art; antique pottery and vintage art;  and Oriental art. An entire room is dedicated to a huge selection of estate jewelry, and another to a collection of original Audubon art.  A miniature art show --- featuring work no larger than 40-inches square or ,for sculptures, 6 inches ----held annually at the gallery since June 1992 has gained international acclaim. Another show held in February since 2007 “Animals in Art” donates 10 percent of the sale of any animal-related work to the local animal shelter. Artist demonstration shows, lasting anywhere from a day to a week, are also held throughout the year. The owner is also a certified art appraiser. 

A Mecca for jewelry and art with a working studio.

A talented and resouceful artist whose work is available through local festivals, galleries and online. 

A fun, creative stop for family and folks of all ages.

Everyone wants to remember their family vacation, wedding or special event on the Outer Banks and there is no better way to do that than with a photo. Sunportraits owner and photographer Todd Hale offers the best in professional photography and will shoot events from the Outer Banks to Richmond, Va. Whether you are looking to candidly capture your family vacation, get those picture-perfect portraits of your wedding day or want to document a special event in photographs.

Indian Town Gallery is a Mecca for art, gifts, crafts and creativity! 

For 40 years, Tar Heel Trading Company has been representing American handcrafted quality on the Outer Banks. They present a wide variety of creations from handmade jewelry to kaleidoscopes, blown or functional glass to North Carolina pottery. The focus is on quality, function and value so everyone can find that special item for themselves or for a gift. Representing the best in handmade crafts from local, regional and national craftsmen. Customers can enjoy shopping for that unique jewelry piece of "art-to-wear" in sterling silver adorned with semi-precious gems, crystals, glass or pearls as well as fine leather or fabric handbags in a fun, hands-on atmosphere.

An arty stop with unique works in the mix. 

Within the walls of this old Nags Head-style cottage shop, decked outside with driftwood, you’ll find the best collection of wildlife art anywhere in the region. With its focus on birds and a specialty in decoys and carvings, its rooms are filled with creations of some of the region‘s most talented and best-known artists and craftsmen. This exceptional gallery is composed of a number of treasure-filled rooms, most with a main theme focus, like crabs, pelicans, herons and egrets, ducks and shorebirds, to name a few. There’s also a nice selection of antiques, art and collectibles related to hunting dogs and fishing.Beautiful bird carvings of all sizes are found throughout the shop and include antiques, reproductions of works by well-known NC carvers and some created by descendants of these legendary artisans. Though the focus is mostly on regional birds, those native to other areas are well-represented. In addition to original carvings and paintings, the shop carries fine prints and reproductions with wildlife, lighthouse and other seashore themes in various media. Also notable are its sculptures, plaques and an eye-catching collection of driftwood. Filling the spaces between the many larger items, is a wide and unique selection of artsy wildlife gifts, along with books, t-shirts, puzzles, greeting cards and much more. A browse through the Bird Store is a visual treat you won’t soon forget. You’ll find the shop just a half mile south of the Wright Brothers Memorial and open most days year round. Off-season days and hours can vary, so call ahead if visiting from out of town.

From delicious chocolates to inspired gifts and artworks, The Blue Lagoon has a little something for everyone. Representing the best of the Outer Banks, this vibrant gallery and gift shop has a world of coastal appeal for visitors who are on the hunt for a little something surprising, unique, and wholly Hatteras Island.

The Gift Garden has one of the largest selections of Tervis on the Outer Banks. We carry Yankee Candle and Country Candle products and candle gifts, as well as OBX t-shirts, souvenirs and gifts, premium home flags, and nautical and home décor. We have bath and body lotions and soaps made in North Carolina, and a great selection of North Carolina jams and jellies, sauces and peanuts. And for the sweet treats . . . Nostalgic candy and sodas and salt water taffy.

Coffee and creativity in one venue!

The Real McCoy Honey & Pottery is a combined honey shop and pottery showroom. This one of a kind shop focuses on high quality goods offered in an approachable environment including; honey, honey-related products, hand-made beeswax candles, locally inspired art in addition to showcasing handcrafted pottery. All showcased artists as well as the honey for sale comes from a 100 mile radius of the shop.

There is a world of treasures to discover at The Salty Seahorse, a chic little gift shop that celebrates beach life with a wealth of handmade items and goodies. From unique pieces of décor made out of driftwood to charming gifts that will be a wonderful souvenir for loved ones back home, The Salty Seahorse is a great destination for shoppers who want to explore all the coastal fare and style that the Outer Banks is known for.

Timbuck II is a Corolla shopping destination featuring a wide variety of retail and restaurant experiences. Visitors will wander through a massive complex featuring over 60 venues ranging from art galleries and clothing stores to gift shops, realty companies and a video rental shop. Please be sure to visit Good Vibes Video-2018 will be the last summer open. Everything must go!

An eclectic art, craft and gift shop on beautiful Ocraoke Island.

A gallery and creative working studio in downtown Manteo.

Located just a short stroll from the Nags Head beaches, Yarn and More Inc is a fun stop for knitting enthusiasts from the Outer Banks and miles beyond, thanks to its lengthy selection of yarn, accessories including needles, hooks, and notions, and regular classes for beginners who want to pick up a fun new hobby while visiting the Outer Banks.

Works by local artists in every medium are available to purchase at this wonderful art gallery, but there are also historic offerings like authentic Thomas Nast wood engravings, Civil  War-era maps and surveys and old Outer Banks charts.   Located in an old cottage across from the beach, every room in this gallery is a feast for the eyes. As soon as you enter, you’re inundated with images of the Outer Banks: pelicans, sand fences, ocean waves, sea grass and sunsets. Gorgeous nature photographs taken by gallery owner Eve Turek , tastefully framed, line one wall, but prints are also for sale. Images by other Outer Banks photographers can be seen throughout the multiple rooms, and artwork  ---- acrylic, oil, watercolor, pencil and ink, collages, even aluminum ---- is offered in many styles and subjects. Children’s books by local author Suzanne Tate are also sold here. Custom framing and matting is available in a building behind the gallery.