# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Great Art Heist 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 06 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Dare Arts’ benefit art auction, The Great Art Heist, will open at its Gallery in downtown Manteo on Friday, October 2 at 6:00pm.
 
The opening reception will include libations, hors d'oeuvres, and live piano music by Fleck. The reception is in conjunction with Manteo’s First Friday festivities and is free and open to everyone.

The Great Art Heist is a silent art auction, featuring over 120 pieces of work by local and regional artists, that guests can bid on in person and on Dare Arts’ website.  
 
TowneBank has served as the presenting sponsor of The Great Art Heist since its inception.  

Thank you to Jane Webster, Gail Midgett, Bea & Saint Basnight, Macey & Matt Chovaz, and Julien & Jude McCarthy for sponsoring this event.

The Great Art Heist will be open for bidding in person at the Dare Arts Gallery and online from October 2 through October 23.
 
Final bids must be in by 7:00pm on Friday, October 23.
 
For more information about the event, please visit DareArts.org/artauction or call (252) 473-5558. 

Dare Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization dedicated to encouraging the arts in Dare County through advocacy, enrichment and opportunity.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manteo/the-great-art-heist/200030771875448
- **Event Categories**: Art, Music, Entertainment
- **Slot details of has slots**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Manteo
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 300 Queen Elizabeth Ave, Manteo, NC, United States, North Carolina 27954
- **lat**: 35.90981
- **long**: -75.66983
- **full address**: 300 Queen Elizabeth Ave, Manteo, NC, United States, North Carolina 27954

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Great Art Heist  being held?
  - **A:** The Great Art Heist  takes place on Tue, 06 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am at 300 Queen Elizabeth Ave, Manteo, NC, United States, North Carolina 27954.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Great Art Heist ?
  - **A:** The Great Art Heist  is organized by Dare Arts.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Great Art Heist  is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Manteo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Great Art Heist  sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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