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The Toe River Arts Council (TRAC) is a non-profit organization founded in 1976 to promote the arts in Mitchell and Yancey Counties.

Our numerous community programs involve many of the over 33,000 citizens of Mitchell and Yancey Counties, as well as promote the area for our tourist trade. Support for local groups, artists, and students is provided by grants and stipends generated by our staff at Toe River Arts Council.

Music in the Mountains coming October 2. read more >

Information and Application available online for the 2010 Regional Artist Project Grant Program. read more >

The Toe River Community Choir has started rehearsals. All area residents, all levels of expertise are invited to join. "No auditions, just come and sing, and have fun," says director Beth Joyner. Rehearsals will take place from 7 to 8:30 pm every Tuesday and will continue for 8 weeks with a concert taking place in early October. All rehearsals are held at the First Baptist Church on the Burnsville Square. Music has been chosen from a variety of styles and composers, from classical, sacred, to fun, light-hearted pieces. Call the offices for more information.

The Toe River Chamber Orchestra will begin rehearsing on Tuesday, September 7 at the First Baptist Church on the Burnsville Square. They will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. All interested musicians are invited.

AND A REMINDER ABOUT ALL THE UPCOMING DEADLINES FOR THE ARTS COUNCIL THIS FALL:

SEPTEMBER 1: Toe River Studio Tour application deadline. Studios and galleries in Mitchell or Yancey Counties. Tour takes place Dec 3, 4, and 5, 2010. Tour exhibit Nov 20-Dec 31.

SEPTEMBER 7: Deadline to submit ad copy for inclusion in the December Toe River Studio Tour Guide. Camera-ready copy due September 13. Email Laura at toursponsorships@gmail.com or kate at katework1@gmail.com (technical questions) for more information.

OCTOBER 1: Regional Artist Program (RAP) Grant deadline. Open to artists in all disciplines from Buncombe, Madison, Yancey, Mitchell and Avery counties. RAP is an annual grant program that provides financial support to developing arts professionals by funding a project pivotal to the advancement of their careers as artists. See link for workshop dates and locations.

Grant writing sessions scheduled