Ocracoke Island is rich with artistic souls, and Ocracoke shopping includes art galleries that shine with their creations. Spend a day exploring Ocracoke’s art galleries, and you will not be disappointed with what you find, from paintings and ceramics to hand-carved woodworks and jewelry.
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Ocracoke Arts and Arts & Crafts
170 Howard Street, Ocracoke
Walking to Village Craftsmen is almost as much fun as visiting the store. It's at the end of live-oak covered, historic Howard Street, about a block from the harbor. This gallery, run by island natives since 1970, features exquisite traditional and contemporary American-made crafts. You'll find pottery, blown glass, stained glass, wooden kitchen items, musical instruments, jewelry in a variety of price ranges, hand-carved birds, CDs featuring local musicians, books and much more. While you are there, you can also get information about their Ocracoke Ghost and History Tours.
Walking to Village Craftsmen is almost as much fun as visiting the store. It's at the end of live-oak covered, historic Howard Street, about a block from the harbor. This gallery, run by island natives since 1970, features exquisite traditional and contemporary American-made crafts. You'll find pottery, blown glass, stained glass, wooden kitchen items, musical instruments, jewelry in a variety of price ranges, hand-carved birds,...read more
Walking to Village Craftsmen is almost as much fun as visiting the store. It's at...read more
Ocracoke Arts and Arts & Crafts
170 Howard Street, Ocracoke
Walking to Village Craftsmen is almost as much fun as visiting the store. It's at the end of live-oak covered, historic Howard Street, about a block from the harbor. This gallery, run by island natives since 1970, features exquisite traditional and contemporary American-made crafts. You'll find pottery, blown glass, stained glass, wooden kitchen items, musical instruments, jewelry in a variety of price ranges, hand-carved birds, CDs featuring local musicians, books and much more. While you are there, you can also get information about their Ocracoke Ghost and History Tours.
Walking to Village Craftsmen is almost as much fun as visiting the store. It's at the end of live-oak covered, historic Howard Street, about a block from the harbor. This gallery, run by island natives since 1970, features exquisite traditional and contemporary American-made crafts. You'll find pottery, blown glass, stained glass, wooden kitchen items, musical instruments, jewelry in a variety of price ranges, hand-carved birds,...read more
Walking to Village Craftsmen is almost as much fun as visiting the store. It's at...read more
Ocracoke Arts and Arts & Crafts
Sarah Fiore's working studio showcases her vividly colored pottery. Her works are microwave, oven and dishwasher safe and include plates, bowls, mugs and dishes, all with handmade glazes. The gallery also stocks all-natural bath products, ceramic art, wooden sculpture, aromatic candles, handmade local jewelry and distinctive objets d’art. Think functional luxury.read more
Ocracoke Arts and Arts & Crafts
These two shops share space in a historic home on School House Road. Deepwater Pottery sells incredible ceramic pieces, but it's also a gift shop with candles, soaps and body products, home and garden accessories and whimsical items you won't see anywhere else. Books to Be Red is small as bookstores go, but the well-chosen selection of titles makes it a literary powerhouse. Local interest,...read more
Ocracoke Arts and Arts & Crafts
The eclectic selection at Captain's Cargo includes coastal arts and crafts along with an array of fun and functional items that make for a great remembrance of an island vacation. read more
Based on Hatteras Island, Daniel Pullen is one of the Outer Banks' most notable photographers. He and his wife, Kate Pullen, operate Daniel Pullen Photography, specializing in documentary and surf photography, fine art photography, progressive wedding and portrait photography, beach portraits and photography workshops. read more
Ocracoke Arts and Arts & Crafts
Down Creek Gallery is in the heart of the village on the waterfront and represents more than 100 Outer Banks and North Carolina artists. This venue has a wide variety of fine art and photography, jewelry, pottery, unique glass works, metal, wood, mixed media and much more. Call the gallery throughout the year for more information about hours and exhibits.read more
Ocracoke Arts and Arts & Crafts
This rustic shop is filled to the brim with decoys and sportsman's paraphernalia. The resident carver has been nationally recognized for his work and is a native who can tell you a salty tale or two. There are old and new decoys, lures, oars and other crafts and scrimshaw that are perfect for bringing a nostalgic seaside feeling to any home.read more
Ocracoke Arts and Arts & Crafts
An Ocracoke mainstay since 1965, this gift shop across from the Harborside Motel offers resort clothing, brand-name women’s wear, Sea Dog t-shirts, fine arts and gift items as well as beer and wine. read more
Ocracoke Arts and Arts & Crafts
Island Artworks is a fun place to browse and shop. Owner/artist Kathleen O'Neal sells her own hand-crafted jewelry along with blown glass, contemporary crafts, mosaics, photography, watercolors, pottery, woodworks, sculpture, garden accessories and many other works of art. Island artists are well represented.read more
Ocracoke Arts and Arts & Crafts
Island Ragpicker is an Ocracoke shopping tradition selling unique home accessories, art and fine crafts, bath and body products, enlightening books, a wide selection of greeting cards, local music on CD and other goods for soulful living. It carries pottery, chimes and toys and a nice selection of items made in America. There are lots of t-shirts for men, women and children as well as some...read more
Ocracoke Arts and Arts & Crafts
This local studio features original pastel artwork and prints. You'll find it on Back Road. Call for more information. read more
Ocracoke Arts and Arts & Crafts
Inside the Ocracoke Preservation Society (OPS) Museum, this gift shop helps fund the society’s ongoing projects. OPS stocks items relating to the island's natural and cultural history, including a wide selection of books and music, much of it by talented local and regional authors and musicians. The gift shop also has a section just for kids, some fun souvenirs and locally made crafts and vintage...read more
