(NORTH to SOUTH)

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Pea Island Art Gallery, 27766 Hwy 12, Salvo - A NEW ERA OF THE PEA CONTINUES!
They decided to close their doors at the end of the 2022 season - it was time to end that chapter & begin a new one as an event space for transformational life coaching. The Pea has, indeed, become an event space as planned. However, much to everyone’s delight, the galley
was reborn as part of the new space! Their collection now features some of your favorite artists blended together in new & inspiring ways, open weekly Wednesday through Friday 10-5. Come share in the joy that is creativity in action. And while there, inquire about coaching! It could change your life! Cheers to the NEW - see ya Friday!

Hours: 10-5 252-987-2879

Studio 12, 41008 Hwy 12, Avon - FOOD, ART ACTIVITIES, MEET THE MAKER
-Stop by EARLY IN THE WEEK and paint some pottery, fuse some glass, or even try your hand at playing with clay! All finished work will be ready for pick up on First Friday! Visit them online for classes and schedules as early in the week as possible! https://www.studio12avon.com/book-online
-Studio 12 is making and serving free mini muffins to all gallery tour participants, available while they last. By the way, did you know that Studio 12’s owner - Dawn Eskins, the maker of these awesome mini muffins and creator of The Carolina Cupcakery - was on TV’s “Cupcake Wars”?! These yummy treats are not to be missed!
Hours 9-3 252-995-7899

Swell Art:Gallery + Gifts, 46854 NC 12, Buxton - FOOD & DRINK, GUEST ARTIST, SALE
-Swell will be hosting their annual Staci Phebus/Juniper Bay Metals pop up shop at the gallery from 11-5. She will be there with pieces of hand-fabricated sterling silver & gem stone jewelry from her 2024 collection.
-Special Gallery Tour SALE - Mention the Gallery Tour at checkout and receive 20% off all gallery-owned inventory (everything that’s not consigned - which is 90% of their inventory!).
-Enjoy some surprisingly wonderful plant-based treats provided by local certified Vegan Lifestyle Coach, Melissa Symolon from 11-2. Offerings include tapas style treats and the most delicious plant based ICE CREAMS! Experience a taste of how plants can empower your health and your life!
Hours: 11-6 252-995-5181

Artistic Treasures, 47363 NC 12, Buxton
MEET THE ARTIST, GEM MINING & FOOD & DRINK
-Meet the owner and principal artist, Jen Ray (of Jen Ray Made This & The Space In Between fame) and shop her cool collections of local and regional handmade goods.
-Roll up your sleeves, purchase a bag of mining rough (that’s a bag of dirt with gems in it!) & sift out the treasures in their in-store sluice - fantastic fun for adults & kids of all ages! By the way, you can just take the mining rough with you if you prefer to sift through it at home.
-Snacks and such will be served throughout the day.
Hours: 10-6 252-489-5070

Red Drum Pottery & Paintings, 53561 NC 12, Frisco
SALE, MEET THE ARTISTS
-Meet owners/artists, Wes & Rhonda, who have been creating art from clay & paint for over 28 years. From Rhonda’s brilliant red drum pottery design to the ceramic relief tiles & ornaments that they are so well-known for, there’s so much to see in this special art space.
-Special Gallery Tour SALE: Mention the Gallery Tour during your visit and enjoy 10% off of Rhonda’s art prints during the gallery tour!
Hours: 11-4 252-995-3686

The Blue Lagoon, 53688 NC 12, Frisco
SALE, VISITING ARTIST, FOOD & DRINK
-Stop by and chat with local photographer and Pulitzer Prize nominated photojournalist, Don Bowers, from 11-2. In addition to his own photography, Don is the only source for ORIGINAL ILA SMITH art prints on the planet! Purchase prints on Friday, place an order, or make an appointment to visit his studio to see more of what Original Ila has to offer. PLUS, Don’s bringing some of his famous BBQ with him and sharing it with all of you!
-Special Gallery Tour SALE - Mention the Gallery Tour at checkout and receive 10% OFF all pottery in this gorgeous gallery of handcrafted goods.
-Blue Lagoon sells some of the most fantastic gourmet chocolates around - owner Gracie Isbrecht will be offering free chocolate samples, along with wine, throughout the day.
Hours: 11-5 252-986-5065

Family Jewels, 56910 NC 12, Hatteras
MEET THE ARTIST, DEMONSTRATIONS & REFRESHMENTS
-Principal artist and owner of this elegant jewelry gallery, Wendy Sisler, will be demonstrating the art of making lamp work glass beads (the same ones she uses to create her beautiful glass jewelry) throughout the day.
-Check out new work by Hatteras Island jewelry lines “Zenovah Faire” by Cassie Gray and “Twirling Dervish” by Amy Peele.
-Visit with this brilliant and colorful local artist & she’ll serve you one of her “famous” mimosas!
Hours: 10-6 336-782-1115

Blue Pelican Gallery, Gifts & Yarn, 57762 NC 12, Hatteras
SALE
-Stop by and check out shop owner & principal artist, Jenn Johnson’s, wide variety of “Handcrafted in Hatteras” items - jewelry, cards, prints, home décor, magnets, super cool new ornaments and more. While there, peruse & devour their great selection of designer yarns.
-Special Gallery Tour SALE: Mention the Gallery Tour and get 15% off all gallery-owned, regular priced merchandise including jewelry, pottery, yarn and so much more.
Hours: 10-6 252-986-2244

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