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In celebration of Pride Month, Dare Arts will hold its second exhibit highlighting work by LGBTQ+ artists in June.

“Outside Straight Lines – A Visual Arts Exhibition Featuring Queer Artists” will showcase a variety of media such as paintings, jewelry, fiber art, ceramics, photography and drawings by local and regional artists who self-identify within the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ+) community, noted a Dare Arts news release.

“It was exciting to show my work in the company of other queer artists from the region,” said artist Suzanne Scott Constantine. “I was especially impressed with the diversity of media and subject matters, along with the artists’ range of ages and backgrounds.”
Outside Straight Lines will be open for viewing in the Courtroom Gallery during normal gallery hours through June 29.

There will be performing and literary art events throughout the month of June. All of these events are a part of Dare Arts’ programming initiative, The Dare Arts Pride Project.

“Last year’s Dare Arts Pride Project events were a tremendous success,” said Dare Arts executive director Jessica Sands. “It was so wonderful to meet new artists and connect with community members who we haven’t worked with before. We work hard every day to foster a safe and inclusive culture that welcomes everyone. The arts on the Outer Banks are enriched when voices representing all people are respected, acknowledged, and exhibited.”

This project is sponsored by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau and supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

For more information about Dare Arts, go to DareArts.org or call 252-473-5558.

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