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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
May 9, 2026
11-4pm
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, the Hmong, and Trinity County Arts Council proudly invite all to join in the festivities of Trinity Heritage Days on Saturday, May 9, 2026, 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 Hmong will be sharing their culture and inviting visitors to embroider a coaster. The Jake Jackson Museum will invite visitors to explore the miner's cabin, the museum, and watch black smiths turn metal into art. 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", Coast Central Credit Union, KIXE, and the Trinity County Arts Council.
The Nor-Rel-Muk Wintu Nation, J. Jackson Museum and Historical Society, Joss House State Park, the Hmong, and Trinity County Arts Council proudly invite all to join in the festivities of Trinity Heritage Days on Saturday, May 9, 2026, 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 Hmong will be sharing their culture and inviting visitors to embroider a coaster. The Jake Jackson Museum will invite visitors to explore the miner's cabin, the museum, and watch black smiths turn metal into art. 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", Coast Central Credit Union, KIXE, and the Trinity County Arts Council.
Artists in Action Festival
Sept. 12, 2026
11-3pm
“Artists in Action Festival with 30-40 Artists Demonstrating their Crafts & Live Music”
The sidewalks in Historic Downtown Weaverville will come alive with activity on Saturday, Sept. 12. From 11 am to 3 pm, 30 to 40 artists will demonstrate glass work, painting, ceramics, batik, wood carving, metal work, repurposing junk into treasure, and more during the Trinity County Arts Council's ARTISTS IN ACTION FESTIVAL. The band Hooda Thunkitt will set the tempo playing blues and rock on the UpNorth Deck from noon to 3pm. Kids activities will occur at many locations including a Graffiti Wall at the "Deck" and the Trinity Theater. Sink your hands into clay and try throwing a pot or experience the ancient art of batik. The County-wide Yard Sale is the same Saturday, so the town will be buzzing with activity. Bring the family and experience the ARTS !
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS in August .
Applications are available at the Trinity Visitor Center, 661 Main Street, Weaverville, on the Trinity Arts Alive FB page, or by emailing Jill at [email protected].
The sidewalks in Historic Downtown Weaverville will come alive with activity on Saturday, Sept. 12. From 11 am to 3 pm, 30 to 40 artists will demonstrate glass work, painting, ceramics, batik, wood carving, metal work, repurposing junk into treasure, and more during the Trinity County Arts Council's ARTISTS IN ACTION FESTIVAL. The band Hooda Thunkitt will set the tempo playing blues and rock on the UpNorth Deck from noon to 3pm. Kids activities will occur at many locations including a Graffiti Wall at the "Deck" and the Trinity Theater. Sink your hands into clay and try throwing a pot or experience the ancient art of batik. The County-wide Yard Sale is the same Saturday, so the town will be buzzing with activity. Bring the family and experience the ARTS !
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS in August .
Applications are available at the Trinity Visitor Center, 661 Main Street, Weaverville, on the Trinity Arts Alive FB page, or by emailing Jill at [email protected].
Festival Of Light Arts & Crafts Event
Nov. 14, 2026
10am - 4pm
More than 25 Northstate Artists will open our holiday season in Trinity on Saturday, November 14.
Always a fun event with the Dutch Auction, Hot Lunch including 2 soups and a Meat Chili with cornbread, cookie and water or coffee, and Shopping; You can feel generous and kind knowing that the proceeds of the event support FREE Art, Music, Dance lessons for Trinity County children. Applications for the Free scholarships available HERE. A List of Vendors and activities can be found in PROGRAMS/Festival of Light Arts & Crafts Event.
Always a fun event with the Dutch Auction, Hot Lunch including 2 soups and a Meat Chili with cornbread, cookie and water or coffee, and Shopping; You can feel generous and kind knowing that the proceeds of the event support FREE Art, Music, Dance lessons for Trinity County children. Applications for the Free scholarships available HERE. A List of Vendors and activities can be found in PROGRAMS/Festival of Light Arts & Crafts Event.
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)
Interested artists must complete the ArtistsInResidency-form (link here)
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.
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.
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
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
LATEST HAPPENINGSTrinity 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.
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OPPORTUNITIESA 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 TOURISMTouch 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.