Bottom Line: A beautiful art gallery showcasing work in various mediums from many artists inspired…read moreby the beauty of the Outer Banks. I love this store! For starters, the building is eye catching. It is a replica of a 1874 life saving station and it has an enchanting look to it. I think it is neat that the window screens are beautifully painted - how unique and whimsical. I also fully appreciate how nicely displayed all of the art is. I can tell the gallery owners put a lot of time in thought into how to display the pieces so that they honor the work of the artists. As far as art goes, there is a lot of it here in all sorts of mediums - pottery, jewelry, mixed media, oil on canvas, woodworking, prints, etc. The selection is huge and there are pieces in all price ranges. Despite a huge selection, the gallery owners know their inventory. They are easily able to show art to customers by either artist or subject. The ladies working were both very friendly and knowledgeable. Pea Island Art Gallery is worth a visit, even if it means a long drive!

We stopped here on a road trip just out on a whim to see some of the local art, and I'm so glad we…read moredid. This place is full of all kinds of beautiful arts, crafts, paintings, and jewelry by artists local to the North Carolina area. There are so many things here to choose from: wonderful paintings, photographs, jewelry, gardening tools, kitchen utensils and supplies, hardware items, tiles, mouse pads, pens, painted stone steps, door knobs, light fixtures, magnets, glasses and mugs and more! You are bound to find something here to take home with you. Also - a part of the proceeds goes to support the Pea Island National Wildife Refuge - - cool beans! You can tell they take great pride in their showing, everything is of high quality and great artistic presence. The owner is so helpful and extremely nice and courteous. We bought a few items that were very sensitive (to breakage) and she willingly bubble wrapped them securely in a box so that it would be protected during our air flight back home. I highly recommend stopping to visit this oasis, it was a rainy day w/ overcast on this visit but the art and decor was so uplifting - it really brightened our day!

Shop was recommended to me by my ex's wife after she saw how I decorated...couldn't wait to check…read moreit out...quite touristy when I first got there and very limited parking....bought a few metal pieces of art I feel was priced fairly....asked to hold my 2 pieces while I finished shopping and the service was provided with a smile... So much to see and I couldn't believe how someone could leave and not have a purchase on them.... Definitely a stop to make...you won't be sorry...

This was such a cool place to visit. Our first time to the Outer Banks during Spring Break and we…read morewere pretty disappointed to find that most stores closed early or were only open on certain days until the summer season starts, which limited our places to shop. We were really excited to see this place open until 6 on Easter Sunday so we rushed over around 2pm to ensure we could walk around and browse. So glad we did! This store is choc-full of unique items, from local artist prints, gems, hand-made pottery, stationery, cards, jewelry, sculptures and art pieces made from repurposed items to garden decor. We can't wait to stop back by when we're in the area.

This place is amazing. Such a large collection of beautiful artwork. The staff is friendly and…read morehelpful. I was able to purchase some unframed print that i just love.

Beautiful art gallery! A bit pricey, but what art gallery isn't? They have some of the coolest…read morepieces from paintings, to figurines, to antique jewelry.

Eccentric & original art gallery showcasing various medias of art! Excited that we met artist Meg…read moreand bought one of her watercolor paintings! Artist Willow was at the register, warmly greeted and welcomed us in (also had beautiful art on display). Additionally, we bought a small watercolor paintings by artist, Chris Haltigan. Can't wait to put them on display in our home. The Dukes will be back next time we are in town.

Such an amazing place! I wanted to buy something to remember from OBX and stopped by this gallery…read more There are so many wonderful things there. Beautiful gifts for reasonable prices, I recommend!

Yellowhouse Gallery may no longer be located in its namesake yellow house on "the beach road" but…read moreit's new locacation still exudes talent, charm and hospitality that many have come to love about this art gallery. If you are in the Outer Banks and hoping to take a lovely piece of art home with you, make Yellowhouse your first stop. Here you will find hundreds of pieces of local art including original water colors, prints, photographs, pen and ink drawings and painted housewares. If you find a piece you like but wish it was in a different size be sure to ask Eve (Gallery Owner) about options. She is very knowledgable about all of the artists she represents and can tell you about different size options. If you are hoping to commission an artist to photograph or paint your favorite OBX landmark be sure to ask Eve about those possibilities too as many artists do do commissions. Some of the artists represented here are James Melvin and Bettye White. You'll also,find the photographic talents of Ray Matthews and Eve Turek, herself. Yellowhouse is now located on the East side of the bypass (Highway 158) across from the Outer Banks hospital.

From the owner: Yellowhouse Gallery offers a variety of local art (original paintings, prints, cards) and…read morephotography, jewelry, pottery, giftware, home decor and OBX maps. Award-winning photographer Eve Turek and her husband Pete own the gallery and can help you find the perfect artwork for your home, office or rental property. You are sure to find a treasure in Yellowhouse.

In OBX for a family vacation, was looking for a little fun family activity to do together and this…read moreplace popped up. They offer a lot of cool classes and even take home canvases that have a pre-drawn image. This is what we ended up getting. We got three for about $100. Sadly, we were pretty disappointed with the actual product we got. When you get the canvas it shows what the image is supposed to look like when it's completed, and it comes with paints. I don't know what I expected but I got a canvas that had a hand drawn, in pencil, horse on it. That's it. With written instructions. Honestly I didn't mind the canvas being hand drawn but please get someone to do a better drawing? I don't know. For $30 each it's just not what i personally expected. I think overall maybe just stick with the classes and skip this part.

This is a really great gift shop. Many hand crafted items at reasonable prices. I visit every…read moreyear and always find something unique to buy.

You've gotta stop in to this beautiful store! I'm a super crafty chick so I took a resin art class…read moreon my trip. Eric and Robert are so fun and friendly, very no-BS guys who tell it to you straight. They made the class super fun and we were always laughing. Given the time of year, there were only 3 of us in class so it was nearly 1-on-1 instruction. I learned so much! I came back the next day to pick up my mirror and was stunned at how beautiful it came out! Y'all got me into a new hobby! Thank you for such an awesome class!

Bottom Line: Large store full of locally made arts and crafts with some vintage items and other…read moregood finds sprinkled throughout. I stumbled upon Absolutely Outer Banks a handful of years ago and I was impressed with the selection of locally made arts and crafts. Ever since, this is my go to spot for legitimate and tasteful Outer Banks souvenirs. In addition to locally made items they also have some vintage items and even some new items for sale. One item that this store specializes in is really cool resin windows that are unique and exude happiness. Absolutely Outer Banks has artwork in all mediums and in all price points. They have jewelry, wood signs, candles, prints, glass work, textiles, metal work, etc.  On my most recent visit I enjoyed looking at a vintage pin ball machine and eyeing up the beautiful array of Fiestaware. There is plenty of opportunity for ooohhhing and ahhhing.  The owner is super friendly so that adds to the overall great experience. Absolutely Outer Banks is centrally located in Kitty Hawk in the former spot of a bank.

My favorite shop on Hatteras Island! They definitely got…read moremost of my "souvenir " money in the way of yarn and jewelry. Also bought some crochet hooks and an embroidery kit as a gift. Loved their yarn bowls, pottery, and jewelry selection. My friend also bought a $50 bag of self-selected discount yarn. We came for the yarn- they have two full rooms dedicated to it, with some nice name brands and quality fibers, some hand dyed locally, others from as far away as Australia. Broad variety of weights, fibers, and colors, almost had everything I was looking for. One thing I might suggest adding to the inventory is some beach-themed drop spindles and some roving (spinning fiber), grown and dyed in NC. We visited twice in the one week of our stay. The guy at the register is somewhat brusque but he's a hoot. The woman in charge of the yarn room was very sweet and helpful. There are two big well behaved shop dogs, but I recommend leaving your own pets at home, they are probably not allowed. All in all, we had a great time shopping and will be back next year- maybe with some of our projects made from the yarns we bought.

While in Hatteras I laid eyes on this awesome tree wrapped in knit & crochet and said "I've GOT to…read morestop here!!!" So glad I did. Of course I bought yarn to add to my stash, but I also got a pair of drift wood knitting needles I can't wait to use! This place had local art pieces, gift items, and some really pretty yarn! I really enjoyed my visit here and look forward to returning next time I visit Hatteras.

We LOVED this place! The owner was very friendly. It was clean and organized. I love that she…read moresupported local artists. Such a special place. My family and I will be back since we live here.

My family & I signed up for a hand building session while vacationing. Carolynn was charming and…read moremade us all feel at home! We had so much fun making our bowls. Carolyn gave clear directions, while encouraging us to add our own creative touches. Would definitely recommend a visit!

Great shop with decent prices and good selection. Very happy with our purchase of SeaGlass jewelry…read more Manager was helpful and courteous.