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Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council, Inc.

Name: Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council, Inc.
Address: 321 West Fourth Street, Texarkana, TX, 75501, US
Telephone: +19037928681
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Growing people and community through the Arts!

TRAHC is a people-building and community-building organization – a leadership organization of arts and ideas that works to create an energized, creative, connected community. Formed in 1978 by community leaders with generous assistance from the Junior League of Texarkana, TRAHC’s goals were to protect, develop, take advantage of, and provide all citizens with access to our own cultural resources.

As we have progressed, the “arts” have also proven to be a wise economic investment as well as a tourism stimulus. TRAHC is both a presenter and a preserver of historical legacies for the Perot Theatre and the Regional Arts Center. The guiding principals of TRAHC are:
- Artistic Excellence
- Education
- Collaboration
- Leadership
- Participation
- Accessibility
- Pride of Place
- Service to the Community
- Community Involvement
- Organizational Innovation

02/04/2025

YOU'RE INVITED! 🎨✨

Join us on Sunday February 9 from 2-4 PM to celebrate the opening of TRAHC's second location! This event is free and open to the public and takes on a come-and-go format, so you can be back in front of a TV before the Superbowl kick off.

This space is for YOU to gather, create and celebrate the arts. Whether you’re an artist, enthusiast or just curious, the opening will have something for everyone. There will be tours of the new facility and live demonstrations from artists and instructors.

Drop by and dream big with us!

02/03/2025

Join ceramic artist Chris Thomas for a fun and hands-on class where you’ll craft two unique pinch pot sheep. These charming creations are perfect for anyone—whether you're a knitter (turn one into a yarn bowl!), a gardener (put a plant in it!) or just someone looking to try something new.

Our members get early access to classes, and they already sold out the March 4 session before it even hit social media! Limited tickets are available for March 6, so if you're interested, act fast!

Want to be the first to know when we release new classes and get other perks? Become a member today! https://givebutter.com/Fb0FUo

Register March 6: https://givebutter.com/KmIkJc

02/01/2025

Fall in love with the arts all over again this February 💛

CORRECTION: Homeschool classes will take place on Feb. 19 & 26. Sorry for the confusion!

01/31/2025

Let's get movin' and makin' this February! We have more opportunities for the little ones to spark young imaginations open for registration now. ✨

Register for 2/13 Music & Moves: https://givebutter.com/A4SSQA
Register for 2/21 Preschool Picassos: https://givebutter.com/ZkIQb1
Register for 2/27 Music & Moves: https://givebutter.com/ZkIQb1
Register for 2/28 Preschool Picassos: https://givebutter.com/pFoamX

01/30/2025

During the Kennedy Center Arts Integration Institute on January 28 & 29, Focus 5 Consultant Harlan Brownlee taught local educators strategies for incorporating dance and movement into core subjects like Language Arts and Science. Harlan modeled these skills with kindergarten, second grade and eighth grade students.

Thank you so much to United Way of Greater Texarkana for your support of education in our community and for making this event possible! 💛

United Way of Greater Texarkana, INC

01/29/2025

Are you looking for a way to get involved with art classes for beginners? Look no further than The Wild World of Watercolor! Registrants must only have an interest in learning and experimenting with various watercolor techniques.

Kay Thomas will facilitate a two-part workshop on watercolor techniques. This class will take place Thursday, March 6th from 6-8pm and Thursday, March 13th from 6-8pm in TRAHC's studio space (518 Pine Street, Texarkana, TX 75501). Participants will discuss, observe, learn, and be inspired by examples of work by Georgia O'Keeffe, Boardman Robinson, Raoul Dufy, and Don Bachardy, to name a few. This class is for individuals 18+.

Register: https://givebutter.com/1AzP62

01/28/2025

Calling all young artists! 🎨 TRAHC invites all K-12 students residing in the Four States Area to submit entries in the 32nd Annual Juried Student Exhibition.

Entries due: March 19, 2025
More information:https://trahc.org/wp-content/uploads/32nd-Annual-Student-Juried-Exhibit-TRAHC.pdf

For questions or assistance, please email [email protected] or call 902.792.8681

01/27/2025

Homeschool art classes are back for spring! 💐

Explore creativity through a variety of mediums including watercolor, sculpture, pastels, and drawing. Students will develop their artistic skills while creating unique two-dimensional artworks in a fun and supportive environment. Sessions take place on Feb. 19, 27, March 5 & 12 from 11 AM - 12 PM in TRAHC's new arts space at 518 Pine St.

Register: https://givebutter.com/Bj8Vbd

01/24/2025

TRAHC is excited to receive a recent gift from Guaranty Bank & Trust for the naming of the Library and Conference Room in our new building. Justin White, President of Guaranty Bank & Trust Texarkana along with Board Member Dianne Martin, Sr. Vice President Guaranty Bank & Trust presented us with the check. Thank you so much for your support for our mission and the arts in our community!

Also pictured: TRAHC Board Facilities Chair Gary Gathright, TRAHC Executive Director Jennifer Unger and TRAHC Board President Louise Tausch.

01/23/2025

The Event Coordinator is responsible for managing rental and event activities at the Regional Arts Center and at our second location at 518 Pine, as well as coordinating volunteers and overseeing TRAHC Attendants. This role requires excellent organizational skills, strong communication abilities, and a commitment to representing the Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council (TRAHC) positively in all interactions.

Qualifications:
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Customer service experience, with a positive and professional demeanor.
- Familiarity with event planning, volunteer management, or facility rentals is a plus.
- Proficiency in using scheduling tools and basic office software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace).

Click here for more details or to apply through Indeed: https://www.indeed.com/job/event-coordinator-58aed388012d6467

01/21/2025

Our first ever Preschool Picassos was a success! ❄️

There is still time to register for the session this Friday Jan. 24! Sign up here: https://givebutter.com/PQ6jci

Did you know that a family membership or a level above gets you discounts on kids classes like Music & Moves and Preschool Picassos in addition to early-bird registration? Members get the purchase links to classes a week early with a promo code. February kids class links will be sent out soon; now is the perfect time to become a member!

Membership details: https://givebutter.com/Fb0FUo

01/20/2025

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

We want to take the time to thank our TRAHC African American Committee for all of the work they do within our organization and our community, like the African American Voice Program they hosted Friday, Jan. 17. What a wonderful and special night honoring MLK Jr.'s life and legacy!

01/17/2025

Have you stopped by the Regional Arts Center to see the amazing pieces in the Good Trouble Quilt Exhibition sponsored by the TRAHC African American Committee yet? ✨

Tonight at 6:30, TAAC will host the annual African American Voice: An Evening of Performance with Special Moments for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., surrounded by quilts honoring the legacy of Congressman John Lewis. Dr. King's program and the TAAC-sponsored exhibition, Good Trouble Quilts: The Life and Legacy of Congressman John Lewis, are uniquely connected this year. Their work for civil rights and the mentor-mentee, brother-family member relationship give this year's event special meaning.

01/16/2025

Next up is our other summer hire, Sara - the face behind the social media! ✨

01/15/2025

We are happy to announce our spring shows for all ages at the Perot Theatre! Bring the whole family and experience the spectacular magic of stage performance with The Ugly Duckling and Pedal Punk. 🎭

Ugly Duckling (Friday, March 7 @ 7 PM)
Lightwire Theater brings a classic tale to the modern stage in an unforgettable theatrical experience. Lined with electroluminescent wire, the beloved story of the Ugly Duckling plays out on stage through a cutting-edge blend of puppetry, technology and dance. With dazzling visuals, poignant choreography and the creative use of music ranging from classical to pop, this production brings the story into a new and brilliant light. This show is recommended for Pre-K to 5th grade students, but can be enjoyed by all!
https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/72642101/the-ugly-duckling-texarkana-perot-theatre

Pedal Punk (Thursday, April 17 @ 7 PM)
Enter the world of Pedal Punk, a Steampunk-inspired place where cycling is the way to escape the technology-obsessed society. In the Pedal Punk theater show, we experience the excitement, artistry, and thrill that occurs when a wacky bike shop mechanic interacts with cyclists and bikes. He repairs more than broken pieces. He creates wondrous machines and inspires the cyclist in all of us to become a Pedal Punk. This show is recommended for ages five and up!
https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/81307796/pedal-punk-texarkana-perot-theatre

01/14/2025

Look at this before and after of the performing arts space; it won't be long until our second location is up and running! 🎨

01/13/2025

Win a masterpiece! ✨ Support the TRAHC African American Committee by purchasing raffle tickets for a quilt made by the TAAC Quilting Group. Tickets are $5 apiece or 5 for $20. The winner of the quilt raffle will be contacted and announced at the end of the Good Trouble Quilts exhibit (March 1, 2025).

https://givebutter.com/rCRGyc

01/08/2025

Love is in the air-and on the page! 💌

Celebrate the season of love with a two-part poetry workshop led by the talented Dr. Jenni deBie. Students will utilize exercises that embrace form poetry, like sonnets, villanelles, and free verse and will then have the opportunity to present their work at The Stained Page on Valentine's Day from 6-7pm.

Join us, write with us, and see what we can create together! ♥️

Tuition for this workshop is only refundable if less than 8 individuals register. This class is open to individuals 18+. For additional questions, please email [email protected] or call 903-792-8681.
https://givebutter.com/xinO7a

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321 West Fourth Street
Texarkana, TX
75501

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+19037928681

Website

http://www.trahc.org/

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The newest Art Wall has been installed! These panels were created and painted by Pleasant Grove Intermediate School under the direction of art education Christina Cook. Check out this Art Wall now on display through early June! #TRAHC #YourRegionalArtsCenter

Get ready for a Gala like no other! 🥂✨ The TRAHC Honors Gala promises an evening of glamour, creativity, and unexpected delights. Join us as we celebrate Texarkana's finest artists and musicians on March 23, 2024! Buy tickets at trahc.org.

Students from kindergarten to 5th grade in Mrs Langley's art class created the current ArtWall on display now. The students learned about artist Alma Thomas who is the first African American woman to have a solo exhibition at New York's Whitney Museum of Museum of American Art. The student paintings were influenced by her works of art. Make sure to stop by and check them out! #TRAHC #yourregionalartscouncil

TRAHC’s African American Committee (TAAC) presents the 23rd Annual Regional Celebration of African American Artists Exhibit: Portraits, Reflections, Dreams, and Hopes. This exhibit is on display now in the galleries through March 16, 2024. #TRAHC #YourRegionalArtsCenter

A celebration of thought, struggle, and the creative act animates this collection by Jamin Carter titled "A Degree of Separation" now on display through January 22, 2024 at the Regional Arts Center. #TRAHC #YourRegionalArtsCouncil

Immerse yourself in a winter wonderland of creativity at the TRAHC ArtWall with artwork by Fairview Elementary artists now on display! #TRAHC #YourRegionalArtsCenter

Opening tomorrow! From Their Texarkana to Our Texarkana: A Reimagining of Historic Texarkana Photographs

ART GAUNTLET IS TODAY! This free event for students will have an art station located on each floor of our building. Artists currently exhibiting in TRAHC's 35th Annual Juried Exhibition will be leading students in an art activity related to their work in the exhibition. Students who participate in all three stations can be entered into a chance to win great prizes like an Art To Go Bag, $25.00 Chick-Fil-A gift card, and a $45.00 Cinemark gift pass! The first 120 participants will receive a Buy One Get One Free Regular Cookie Coupon for Great American Cookie in the mall! Due to technical difficulties, we are transitioning the livestream portion of the Art Gauntlet to our page! COME ON DOWN TO THE REGIONAL ARTS CENTER BETWEEN 10 AM - 2 PM TO RUN THE GAUNTLET!

EXPERIENCE THE HIGH-PACED THRILL THAT IS THE ART GAUNTLET! This Saturday, August 26th, TRAHC will host the Art Gauntlet. This free event for students will have an art station located on each floor of our building. Students who participate will have a chance to win prizes! Students who participate in all three stations can be entered into a chance to win great prizes like an Art To Go Bag, $25.00 Chick-Fil-A gift card, and a $45.00 Cinemark gift pass! The first 120 participants will receive a Buy One Get One Free Regular Cookie Coupon for Great American Cookie in the mall! COME ON DOWN TO THE REGIONAL ARTS CENTER FROM 10 AM - 2 PM THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 26TH TO RUN THE GAUNTLET!

EXPERIENCE THE HIGH-PACED THRILL THAT IS THE ART GAUNTLET! On Saturday, August 26th, TRAHC will host the Art Gauntlet. This free event for students will have an art station located on each floor of our building. This includes an art station by artist Rhaelene Lowther! Rhaelene will be leading students in a small drawing exercise that will be reminiscent of her work in the exhibition. These two pieces include "Camouflage," and " Design (after Robert Frost)." Participants will create a piece that will recontextualize found objects through drawing and collage. Students who complete all three stations of the Art Gauntlet will be entered for a chance to win prizes! COME ON DOWN TO THE REGIONAL ARTS CENTER FROM 10 AM - 2 PM ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 26TH TO RUN THE GAUNTLET!

EXPERIENCE THE HIGH-PACED THRILL THAT IS THE ART GAUNTLET! On Saturday, August 26th, TRAHC will host the Art Gauntlet. This free event for students will have an art station located on each floor of our building. This includes an art station by artist Claire Kennedy! Claire will create an installation using cut shapes that is reminiscent of her piece, "Two Stars," featured in this year's Juried Exhibition. This installation will be in Cabe Hall located on the second floor of the Regional Arts Center. This installation will change over the course of the day. Tune into TRAHC's YouTube channel to see this piece take shape! Students who complete all three stations of the Art Gauntlet will be entered for a chance to win prizes! COME ON DOWN TO THE REGIONAL ARTS CENTER FROM 10 AM - 2 PM ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 26TH TO RUN THE GAUNTLET!

EXPERIENCE THE HIGH PACED THRILL THAT IS THE ART GAUNTLET! On Saturday, August 26th, TRAHC will host the Art Gauntlet. This free event for students will have an art station located on each floor of our building. Artists currently exhibiting in TRAHC's 35th Annual Juried Exhibition will be leading students in an art activity related to their work in the exhibition. Students who complete all three stations of the Art Gauntlet will be entered for a chance to win prizes! COME ON DOWN TO THE REGIONAL ARTS CENTER FROM 10 AM - 2 PM ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 26TH TO RUN THE GAUNTLET!