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Welcome to Trinity County Arts Council! 

The Trinity County Arts Council is a non-profit organization with the mission to advance Trinity County through the arts, culture, and creativity.


Trinity Heritage Days - Honoring the Land, Peoples and Stories of Our Place


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SCHEDULE   OF   ALL   EVENTS:  
(download Schedule of ALL Activities here)
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         JOSS  HOUSE  STATE  PARK
          Tours of the Temple
          Chinese Crafts - Free
          OPEN:  11am​ 

​​         JAKE  JACKSON  MUSEUM
     Celebrating Trinity's 175th Birthday      Hand-churned ice cream from UpNorth    Confectionary  and  Merchantile. EXPLORE the tapestry of Trinity's history in the Museum.  Check out theWorking Black Smith Shop as they forge steel.   Many exhibits   are outside (Miner's Cabin, Stage  Coach)

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Please join the Nor-Rel-Muk Wintu Nation and Trinity County Arts Council at Trinity Heritage Days - Saturday, May 10, 2025! 

Trinity Heritage Days: A Cultural Celebration in Historic Downtown Weaverville, CA
The Nor-Rel-Muk Wintu Nation, J. Jackson Museum and Historical Society, Joss House State Park, and Trinity County Arts Council proudly invite all to join in the festivities of Trinity Heritage Days on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Historic Downtown Weaverville, CA. This day-long celebration promises a rich tapestry of cultural experiences, honoring the land, peoples, and stories of our cherished place.
The festivities commence with an Opening Ceremony hosted by the Nor-Rel-Muk Wintu Nation at 11a.m. in the scenic surroundings of the Highland Art Center Meadow, located at 691 Main Street. Following the ceremony, participants are invited to partake in free walk-in traditional arts workshops for all ages until 4 p.m.

Throughout the day, the Joss House State Park will host free tours of the Taost Temple and invite folks to enjoy Chinese crafts.  The Jake Jackson Museum will invite visitors to explore the miner's cabin, the museum, and watch black smiths turn metal into art.  Enjoy the 175th Birthday Bash Celebration of Trinity County.  Historic Main Street Merchants’ District will come alive with an array of activities.

Trinity Heritage Days is made possible through the generous support of the California Arts Council, Trinity County Office of Education and the "AIECE Program", and the Trinity County Arts Council.

Join us on May 10th as we come together to celebrate the vibrant tapestry of our shared heritage and create cherished memories for generations to come.

POETRY  OUT  LOUD -
​COUNTY  FINALS COMPETITION 

 Jan. 26, 2025, at Trinity Alps Performing Arts Center, 3pm 

Have you ever stood in front of a microphone, heart racing, palms sweating, mind focused, facing a panel of judges? That’s what nine Trinity County High School students will be experiencing during the Poetry Out Loud competition this Sunday, January 26 at 3 p.m. at the Trinity Alps Performing Arts Center.  One of those nine students will be Mercedes Thao, the 2024 winner from Hayfork High, a returning champion. When asked about her journey to Sacramento to compete in the state competition she smiled widely and said “It felt really encouraging to go down to Sacramento and get out of my comfort zone. I wouldn’t say it was better or worse than local, but it was a different level of competition. I’m definitely more confident at home but it’s exciting to see different, new interpretations of my performance. I had a complete stranger come up to me and tell me how much he enjoyed my piece. I also loved watching and learning from performers from so many different backgrounds.”
 
Trinity County Arts Council invites the public to Trinity County’s Annual Poetry Out Loud Recitation Competition, Sunday January 26 at 3 p.m. at Trinity Alps Performing Arts Center. High school students from Hayfork High School, Trinity High School, and RISE Academy will recite poetry for a chance to win the Trinity County Poetry Out Loud Championship, and go on to the state and national competitions and a chance to win over $10,000 in scholarships. Poetry Out Loud is an annual nationwide program provided in Trinity County schools through partnership by the Trinity County Arts Council, California Arts Council, Poetry Foundation, and National Endowment for the Arts. Admission is free. Light refreshments will be served.
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(pictured is the Trinity County Champion for 2024, Hayfork High School's Mercedes Thao)

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ARTISTS in RESIDENCE PROGRAM - call for Artists

TCAC and the Trinity County Office of Education (TCOE) are collaborating to sign-up Painters, Sculptors, Photographers, Theater/Performers, Musicians, Singers, Dancers as part-time teachers in Trinity County Schools.  This enriching opportunity benefits both instructors and students.  This is an OPPORTUNITY  for Artists to be PAID.  Artists can teach at any of the many schools in Trinity County on an Hourly Basis, 1 hour only for that day, 1/2 day of teaching, possibly full day with lessons for many levels of classes and students, or by the project.  
Interested artists must complete the ArtistsInResidency-form (link here)
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Events: 2025


First Saturdays! 
Monthly ART WALK - 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Our Arts Venues invite you to join us 1st Saturdays for unique Artists' Receptions and Live Music.​

​The LINE-UP of Artist Receptions can be found on our Facebook Events Page. 

​1st Saturday of every month, the Arts Council hosts an Art Walk in historic Weaverville that includes from many venues along Main Street.  Our fine art galleries hold their artist’s receptions from 5-8 p.m. providing an opportunity to engage with the artist. Live music often accompanies the one mile stroll.  Pop-up artists demonstrating their crafts and vendors add to the experience. Follow the Art Flags for festive family fun !  

Check out participating businesses for the Art Walk.

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Art, Dance, Music, Fabric Arts - FREE  Lessons for Trinity County Children
The Festival of Light Arts Scholarship Program
pays artists and others who are vetted by TCAC as qualified teachers to provide Arts Workshops to groups of Trinity County Children as well as individual lessons.  This program is funded by numerous streams; donations from businesses and individuals, grants, and fundraisers such as the Festival Of Light Arts & Crafts Event.  
Applications for lessons can be found HERE.
Meet some of our artists on a short Youtube video



Trinity County Arts Council Needs Your Support!
To Donate, please CLICK HERE!



Trinity Arts Today

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LATEST HAPPENINGS

Trinity County is alive with music, dancing and art festivals in every region of the county, in multiple venues. We are proud to be known as an arts destination with a diverse population of professional artisans in almost all media forms and music.
​SEE WHAT'S UP
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OPPORTUNITIES

​A multitude of Art Opportunities are available in Trinity County and neighboring counties.  TCAC is the Resource Connection promoting professional development of artists/musicians exposure and sales, workshops, networking and income opportunities​.   SEE DETAILS
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CULTURAL TOURISM

Touch history! Experience the rich history of the local Native American Nor Rel Muk Wintu Nation, as well as Gold Mining and Chinese immigrant history in Trinity County. We have become widely known as a unique center of culture, art and outdoor recreation in the Trinity Alps. SEE MORE
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The Trinity County Arts Council would like to carry forward a practice of recognizing the original caretakers of these Sacred Lands within and throughout the Trinity region. We acknowledge and offer gratitude to these indigenous ancestors, and present-day relations of the Nor-Rel Muk Wintu Nation and those tribal people who grace the North State – Maidu, Miwok, Hoopa, and Yurok. We acknowledge their stewardship of these lands and uplift their legacies as they continue to build and sustain their culture and practices today and for seven generations.
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  • HOME
  • Latest Happenings
  • Resource Hub
    • Resource Hub Overview
    • Workshops
    • Cultural Tourism
  • Programs
    • Art for Arts' Sake
    • Poetry Out Loud-2025
    • Art Walk
    • Upstate CA Creative Corps
    • FAR- Funds for Artists Resiliency Project
    • Trinity Heritage Day
    • Art , Music, & Dance Lessons - Kids
  • About Us
    • What We Do >
      • Council Meeting Minutes, Reports, Documents
    • Become a Member
    • Contact Us
    • Donate
    • Council Meeting Minutes, Reports, Documents
  • NEWS
  • NEWS ! Artists in Action 2024