Who We Are

TRAC is a regional partnership between arts organizations, educational institutions, artists and civic and business leaders in order to promote the arts and cultural heritage of west-central Illinois.

  • Serves the 159,000 residents of Brown, Calhoun, Cass, Fulton, Greene, Hancock, Henderson, Jersey, Mason, McDonough, Pike, Schuyler and Scott counties

  • Publishes Tales From Two Rivers, the award winning series of collected short stories written by Illinois senior citizens

  • Is a registered Illinois not-for-profit corporation with membership open to everyone

  • Partners with the Illinois Arts Council Agency to provide Community Arts Access funds to encourage and support arts programs throughout our service region. The CAA program is made possible with support from the National Endowment for the Arts

 
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The Student Art Booth at Canton's Art on Main provides an opportunity for area high school and college students to sell their artwork and gain first-hand experience in marketing art.

The Student Art Booth at Canton's Art on Main provides an opportunity for area high school and college students to sell their artwork and gain first-hand experience in marketing art.

Musician, singer and songwriter Edward David Anderson hosts monthly concerts in Riverfront Park, Havana during the first summer of the Riverfront Concert Series.

Musician, singer and songwriter Edward David Anderson hosts monthly concerts in Riverfront Park, Havana during the first summer of the Riverfront Concert Series.

Chico Welch of Smithfield jams with children during Cuba Elementary School's 19th annual In the Woods.

Chico Welch of Smithfield jams with children during Cuba Elementary School's 19th annual In the Woods.

Julie Lerczak assists second and fourth grade students as they paint landscapes outdoors under the pines, Lewistown, IL.

Julie Lerczak assists second and fourth grade students as they paint landscapes outdoors under the pines, Lewistown, IL.

TRAC board members as they reminisce on their experiences with TRAC during its first 50 years and make plans for the future. Photo 2019.

TRAC board members as they reminisce on their experiences with TRAC during its first 50 years and make plans for the future. Photo 2019.

Arts Gatherings in Canton, sponsored by Fulton County Arts, provides opportunities for artists of all ages to show and sell. Jr. High student and artist Anna talks about her inspiration for creating paintings.

Arts Gatherings in Canton, sponsored by Fulton County Arts, provides opportunities for artists of all ages to show and sell. Jr. High student and artist Anna talks about her inspiration for creating paintings.

Steady rain brought Havana's Riverfront Concert Series indoors during the July 10 performance featuring The Deep Hollow. Indoors? Outdoors? It is always free, family friendly, and fun.

Steady rain brought Havana's Riverfront Concert Series indoors during the July 10 performance featuring The Deep Hollow. Indoors? Outdoors? It is always free, family friendly, and fun.

Beardstown Park District keeps children active during the summer, not only through recreational activities but also the arts. Raquel Rawlins' original play The Odd Kingdom garnered a large audience.

Beardstown Park District keeps children active during the summer, not only through recreational activities but also the arts. Raquel Rawlins' original play The Odd Kingdom garnered a large audience.

Lewistown artist Joe Peters of Spoon River Bottom Wood and Metal makes one-of-a-kind furniture and metal art displayed at Canton's Art on Main. Photo by Todd Sapp for SPRED.

Lewistown artist Joe Peters of Spoon River Bottom Wood and Metal makes one-of-a-kind furniture and metal art displayed at Canton's Art on Main. Photo by Todd Sapp for SPRED.