Regional Arts Center

Construction began on this former U.S. Federal Courthouse in 1909  and was completed in 1911 at a contract price of $100,552.  In 1931, the official headquarters of U.S. District Court moved to Sherman from Texarkana.  In 1933 the building was donated to Bowie County.  In 1985, Texarkana Regional Arts and Humanities Council leased and occupied the building.

Following a capital campaign, renovations on the building were completed  in 1992 at a cost of $1.6 million.  The entire west end of the first floor has been converted into museum quality, high security exhibit space.  The former courtroom, now the Horace C. Cabe Grand Hall, has decorative painting done by the same artisans that worked on the Perot Theatre. The east side of the building contains the TRAHC administrative offices.  The west side houses the Women for the Arts (WFA) office and kitchen. The third floor is used as TRAHC office space, and the basement now has classrooms, a darkroom, and artist's studio.

Since the re-opening of the Regional Arts Center in 1992, TRAHC has annually presented a 12-month schedule of touring exhibitions and exhibitions organized by TRAHC displayed in the three high-security galleries.  With the only high-security galleries between Dallas and Little Rock, the Regional Arts Center is a frequent stop for visitors interested in seeing high quality art exhibitions in the area.

TRAHC also presents the "Occasional Thursdays" in the Cabe Grand Hall during the year.  The Grand Hall is also available for rental for wedding receptions, and meetings. Located in downtown Texarkana at 321 W 4th St. (the corner of 4th and Texas Blvd.) this beautiful facility will be a Texarkana landmark for another 100 years.  Call (903) 792-4992 for rental information.