TREC is an arts-based interracial dialogue project. Its primary purpose is to combat racism through dialogues that utilize art as a way to clarify and communicate beliefs, feelings, and ideas. Workshops usually last 3 hours. During this time, participants make two panels each. After producing their first panel, each person is then able to give verbal voice to their piece and attach it to large metal panels using magnets.
Participants witness the others' stories silently.
After the witnessing, every person has a chance to make another panel and partake in another verbal encounter. All pieces hold equal importance and the large metal panels allow each story to be told, heard, and given attention simultaneously. Thus far the TREC team has delivered two public workshops as well as facilitations at Washington University and the American Art Therapy Association Conference. Panels created at these workshops will soon be on display at the Vaughn Cultural Center. The show opens May 20 and runs through June 15.