{"id":3227,"date":"2016-06-20T20:29:06","date_gmt":"2016-06-21T00:29:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/?p=3227"},"modified":"2026-02-09T17:45:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T22:45:17","slug":"down-creek-gallery-outer-banks-of-north-carolina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/down-creek-gallery-outer-banks-of-north-carolina\/","title":{"rendered":"Down Creek Gallery &#8211; Outer Banks of North Carolina"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Down Creek Gallery is located in the Outer Banks, in the heart of Ocracoke Island\u2019s village waterfront. Awarded the \u201c2009 Niche Best Retailer Award\u201d, the gallery has featured local and regional artists since 2006, drawing in tourists who wander from nearby spots where they&#8217;ve explored leisure options like <a href=\"https:\/\/invo.org.uk\/\">non in the Gamstop casinos of the UK<\/a> has had through apps on their phones during downtime between ferry rides. The Dune jewelry line has been part of Down Creek for many years. Dune proves to be one of our best selling items. During the high summer season, Down Creek Gallery conducts art openings bi-weekly. The openings feature local Ocracoke Island artists to showcase their most recent and beautiful work.<\/p>\n<h2>Down Creek Gallery &#8211; Outer Banks<\/h2>\n<p><strong>This year, we are proud to be hosting a &#8220;trunk show&#8221; with Dune Jewelry June, 27th 2016. Join us from 11am-3pm<\/strong> to view the most current works of both our local artists, and the newest line of Dune Jewelry which is made with Ocracoke Island&#8217;s beach sand, and sterling silver. Down Creek Gallery can be contacted at (252) 928-4400, and or PO Box 1719, 260 Irvin Garrish Hwy. 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