Heidi Peelen Brooks Exhibit

In February our Vault Gallery will feature mixed media by Heidi Peelen Brooks.

"Venus in Polyester" reimagines the goddess of love in a world of synthetic fabrics, broken washers, and carefully curated vacations. These saturated ballpoint-and-acrylic scenes follow middle-class women from childhood to senior style — lounging, posing, and persevering with grace and humor. At home, Venus does her farm chores in lipstick and house shoes. Polyester becomes both armor and aspiration — shiny, durable, and just a little too perfect.
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There will be an opening reception on Friday, February 6 from 6pm to 8pm, where visitors can meet Heidi and view her work.

"Venus in Polyester" will be on display in the Vault Gallery February 7-28, 2026.

For more information on this exhibit, visit https://www.darearts.org/heidi-peelen-brooks-exhibit.

You may also like the following events from Dare Arts:

• This Tuesday, 24th February, 10:00 am, 48th Annual Frank Stick Memorial Art Show in Manteo
• This Tuesday, 24th February, 06:30 pm, Oscar Nominated Documentary Shorts- Public Screening at The Pioneer Theater in Manteo
• This Saturday, 28th February, 05:00 pm, Class is Full- February Kids Art Party in Manteo

Also check out other Workshops in Manteo.