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.
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.
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.
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.
Construction begins on the U.S. Federal Courthouse.
Construction is completed.
The building is donated to Bowie County.
Offenhauser constructs the building at 518 Pine St for Offenhauser & Co.
The Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council (TRAHC) is founded.
The TRAHC leases the building from Bowie County to develop the Regional Arts Center.
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.
Offenhauser donates the building at 518 Pine St to the TRAHC. Renovations begin to turn it into the ArtSpace.
The ArtSpace at Pine is open for classes.
Experience free exhibitions in TRAHC's galleries year-round. Take in works by local and nationally recognized artists as well as special traveling exhibitions.
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!
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.
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.
