Trout Museum of Art

10/15/2026

Calling all Fox Cities & Appleton creatives:
You've got the creativity. Now let's talk business. gener8tor Art is hosting a FREE program helping local creatives navigate the business side of their work and build sustainable careers.

Selected participants receive professional development workshops, 7 weeks of one-on-one mentorship, and access to $10,000 grants to help grow their creative practice.

Open to creative professionals living and working in Appleton and surrounding Fox Cities communities.

Applications close October 24!
Learn more and apply through gener8tor Art: gener8tor.com/art/appleton-and-fox-cities

This program is made possible through grant funding from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC).

10/15/2026

Museum admission is free in 2027 too.

Thanks to The Boldt Company and our Museum members.

10/14/2026

New art. New artists. One night just for members!

Member Exhibit Night is THIS SATURDAY, Oct 17, from 6–9 PM! Join us as we celebrate four new exhibits, meet the artists behind the work, and enjoy live poetry with guest Typewriter Poet Anja Notanja Sieger!

Not a member yet? There's still time to join! Memberships start at just $35 and give you access to special events like this one, plus discounts all year.

Member RSVP: https://34e75e-19.myshopify.com/products/oct17
Become a Member: https://34e75e-19.myshopify.com/pages/membership

10/13/2026

Now open! Unpack My Heart With Words, a new exhibition by acclaimed New York artist Lesley Dill, is now on view at the Trout Museum of Art.

For more than 30 years, Dill has explored the power of language through art, bringing poetry and the written word into works made from textiles, paper, copper, and more.

Join us this Sat, Oct 17 for two opportunities to celebrate the exhibit!

5 PM | Lesley Dill-Led Tour
Hear directly from Lesley Dill as she guides members through her exhibition. Space is limited; RSVP required.

6–9 PM | Member Exhibit Night
Members celebrate four new exhibitions, meet the artists, and enjoy an evening of art, conversation, apps, cash bar, and live typewriter poetry.

Both events are exclusive to Museum members. Not a member yet? Join today to be part of the celebration! Members are welcome to RSVP for guests.

Membership: https://34e75e-19.myshopify.com/pages/membership
Member RSVP: https://34e75e-19.myshopify.com/products/oct17

10/09/2026

10/07/2026

If you liked this summer's Ricotta & Tomato Toast, meet the fall edition.

Ricotta & Sweet Potato Toast is here, made with scratch-made ricotta, sweet potato butter, balsamic drizzle, and pepitas, on grilled Voyageurs bread. Now available in the Drinkery. Try it with the Apple Spiced Chai!

10/07/2026

It’s our birthday weekend!
One year ago this weekend, we opened the doors to our new Museum. That calls for cake. Or, in our case, a Birthday Cake Latte!

Available in the Drinkery this Saturday & Sunday only.

BIRTHDAY WEEKEND
Saturday + Sunday | Open 9 AM–5 PM
(Oct 10 & 11)

PLUS, PUMPKINS!
Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM
Buy a drink or make a donation and get a free pumpkin to decorate. We’ll have all the supplies. All ages welcome, while supplies last.

10/05/2026

This is a big one!

Installation began today for internationally recognized artist Lesley Dill, whose work is currently on view at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

Dill's Unpack My Heart With Words opens Oct 10.

For more than 30 years, Dill has explored the power of language, pairing poetic text with sculpture, drawing, photography, textile, and other materials. Unpack My Heart With Words brings together works inspired by writers including Emily Dickinson, John Donne, William Faulkner, Pablo Neruda, and more.

Opens October 10
Member Exhibit Night: October 17 6-9 PM
Dill herself will lead a special gallery tour at 5 PM before Exhibit Night for members.
Member RSVP: troutmuseumart.myshopify.com/products/oct17

Become a member: troutmuseumart.myshopify.com/pages/membership

10/05/2026

Psst... it’s our very first Monday open at the Trout.
Come peek around the galleries, grab a coffee, shop a little, and start your week with some art.

Open today 9 AM–5 PM. Admission is free.

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