Shopping - Nags Head - Gallery Row
Matthew S. Gibson Photography / Outer Banks Photography School
- 210 E. Gallery Row
- Nags Head
Fine-art photographer Matthew S. Gibson specializes in scenic landscape photography of the Outer Banks. He shows and sells his work at his gallery in Nags Head, which is in the famous Gallery Row section of town. In the summer and fall, Gibson offers weekly wine and cheese tastings in the gallery on Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m. This is a great time to talk with Gibson about his work. Gibson also operates the Outer Banks Photography School, offering a wide range of classes from single-day introductions to week-long intensives. You can select from a set schedule of classes or set up one-on-one sessions with Gibson. See the website or call for information about the classes.
Glenn Eure’s Ghost Fleet Gallery
- 210 E. Driftwood Street
- Nags Head
- (252) 441-6584
This is a well-loved local gallery, and the owners are known for their generosity to the Outer Banks arts community. The main gallery features work by printmaker and painter Glenn Eure. Subjects vary from boat watercolors to abstract collagraph prints and large three-dimensional canvases. Side galleries include revolving shows by emerging and mature artists and group exhibitions such as the annual self-portrait competition. The gallery also hosts poetry readings.
Jewelry by Gail
- 207 Driftwood Street
- Nags Head
- (252) 441-5387
Designing in platinum, gold and silver, Gail Kowalski is a local artist whose work with natural, fancy-colored diamonds and other precious gems has won her national recognition. She creates one-of-a-kind, high-quality jewelry pieces and also features a large selection of hand-picked, reasonably priced selections from the world over, including designers Alwand Vahan, David B., Mazza and Hidalgo. To see a work of astonishing beauty, stop in for a look at her amethyst chandelier.
Lone Wolff Trading Co.
- 206 E. Gallery Row
- Nags Head
- (252) 449-5111
This Gallery Row shop offers a mix of attractive and reasonably priced jewelry made from semi-precious stones and silver, including creative wire-wrapped and broken china jewelry made by a local artist. The owner, Chris, travels to find small companies and individual artists to represent in the shop, so you’ll find items here that you won’t likely see elsewhere. She features more than 200 artists in the shop, and it’s filled with unusual finds such as whimsical garden figurines, wind chimes, typewriter key earrings, Twilight series and recycled button jewelry, dog treats and retro candy.
Morales Art Gallery
- 107 E. Gallery Row
- Nags Head
- (252) 441-6484
Morales Art Gallery showcases the original art of local, regional and nationally known artists. Subjects include seascapes, wildlife and figurative work. A partial list of artists includes Richard Plasschaert, Jerry Seaton, Alta Steed, John de la Vega, Steve Andrus and others. The gallery also features fine-art, limited-edition prints by Robert Bateman, James Christensen, Steve Hanks, David Mellor, Mary Erickson and many others. Subjects featured are local landmarks, lighthouses, dunes, waves, historic photos, duck stamp prints and wildlife art. The gallery is open all year round but call ahead for hours.
Nags Head Florist
- 2403 S. Wrightsville Avenue
- Nags Head
- (252) 441-1330
Nags Head Florist is a full-service florist that can customize flower arrangements and gift baskets to suit anyone’s budget. Call them for your wedding needs. They offer delivery from Manteo to Corolla.
Sally Huss Gallery — Inspirations
- 300 E. Driftwood Street
- Nags Head
- (252) 441-8098, (877) 717-8098
There’s a reason why they call themselves “the happiest store on the beach!” You’ll find yourself smiling as you view the large selection of bags, wall art, jewelry and other items displaying the bright, colorful work of California artist Sally Huss. Everyday objects such as piggy banks, mirrors, clocks, wine racks and corkscrews have a fun, artistic flair added to them. The shop also has whimsical pottery made by local artists, stained- and fused-glass items, garden decorations and area rugs. Be sure to check out the collegiate section and their unique children’s items.
