About Us

Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council is a multidisciplinary leadership organization for arts and ideas.

Founded in 1978, TRAHC is the catalyst for an
energized, creative, and connected region. Our
programmatic goals are focused on our mission
to grow people and community through the arts.
Vibrant arts programming impacts the economic
health and growth of our community.

Our Mission

Growing people and community through the arts

TRAHC promotes excellence, access, education,
and diversity in the arts and humanities to improve
the quality of life for our community and contribute
to the economic vitality of our region.

"Creativity takes courage."

Henry Matisse

TRAHC is housed in the Regional Arts Center, a historic former federal courthouse built in 1911.

Planning to visit? While you’re here, explore the RAC’s free public art gallery, a space open to the public during business hours that offers an opportunity to view works by regional and national artists. Plus, don’t miss the For Arts’ Sake Gift Shop, where you can find unique and exclusive gifts and souvenirs to commemorate your visit.

The former courtroom, now called Cabe Hall, is an elegant space that can accommodate up to 150 guests.

Regional Arts Center brass elevator

The ArtSpace can be found in our newly renovated building on Pine St.

This building, built for Offenhauser & Co. in 1973, was donated to the TRAHC in 2024. After months of renovation, it was finally opened to the public, giving the people of Texarkana a new place to let their imagination run wild. Today the ArtSpace hosts a variety of classes, everything from pottery to hiphop, and a MakersSpace where anyone can come to create. 

New classes are always being added so don’t miss out on all the possibilities the ArtSpace offers. No matter your age or skill level, all are welcoming to embrace the arts.

How we got here

1909

Construction begins on the U.S. Federal Courthouse.

1911

Construction is completed.

1933

The building is donated to Bowie County.

1973

Offenhauser constructs the building at 518 Pine St for Offenhauser & Co.

1978

The Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council (TRAHC) is founded.

1985

The TRAHC leases the building from Bowie County to develop the Regional Arts Center.

1992

Renovations are completed, and the entire west end of the first floor is made into museum quality, high security exhibit space. In addition, the same nationally renowned decorative artisans who embellished the beautiful Perot Theatre also refinished the first and second floors of the Regional Arts Center, including the former courtroom, now the Horace C. Cabe Great Hall.

2024

Offenhauser donates the building at 518 Pine St to the TRAHC. Renovations begin to turn it into the ArtSpace.

2025

The ArtSpace at Pine is open for classes.

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Art Exhibits

Experience free exhibitions in TRAHC's galleries year-round. Take in works by local and nationally recognized artists as well as special traveling exhibitions.

Performances & Events

From historic Cabe Hall to the Perot Theatre stage (and everything in between), TRAHC brings unique arts experiences to your community, including performances, gallery openings, classes and camps, lectures, and more!

Celebrating Texarkana's growing creative community

Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a performer, an aspiring artist, or someone eager to give back to the community, TRAHC offers a platform to connect, appreciate, and grow within the arts community.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers help keep TRAHC’s exhibits free and accessible to the public. Volunteers greet visitors at the Regional Arts Center, serve as a docents for exhibits, assist at events, and so much more. Sign up to become a TRAHC volunteer.

Arts Education

TRAHC’s ArtsSmart education program integrates art into the learning experiences of local students. ArtsSmart also consults with schools and arts programs across the country.