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January 2025

A Creative Place

Art from Northeastern Wisconsin 1940 to Present January 24, 2025 – May 18, 2025 Exhibit Admission: Visit FREE with your Museum membership, starting as low as $15 for the year. One-day passes also available at $10. Guest curated by Annemarie Sawkins, A Creative Place: Art from Northeastern Wisconsin 1940 to Present celebrates over 85 years of regional artistic history. With [...]
24 Jan - 18 May
May 2025

After-School Art Class | Ages 6-12 (2 Days)

This class offers in-depth art instruction led by experienced art instructor Tracey Ellenberg. With small class sizes, students receive personalized attention in a supportive, encouraging environment. The goal is to nurture creative, confident young artists while developing the technical skills necessary to create art independently, both in and outside of class. (2 sessions): Monday, May 5 & 12 Open Studio: [...]
05 - 12 May
Youth
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Bookbinding | Ages 12+

This workshop meets twice: May 7 & 14 Bookbinding can take many forms, but the best-known in the Western world is the codex. This is the classic book form many of us grew up with, involving a stack of paper housed inside a hard or soft cover. In this class, we’ll learn how to sew an open-spine book with a [...]
07 - 14 May
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Closing Celebration: A Farewell to Our Last Exhibit and Current Home

Join us for a special evening as we bid farewell to our beloved current museum and the last exhibition on display before we make the exciting move to our new space this October. This closing event will be a celebration of the art, the memories, and the community we’ve shared over the years. Enjoy a final chance to experience our [...]
09 May
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Trout Museum of Art
111 W College Ave Appleton

Flower Macramé Wall Hanging | Ages 15+

Saturday, May 10 – Session One 11am-3pm Saturday, May 17  – Session Two 11am-1pm Join us for a hands-on and creative Macramé Flower Workshop, where you’ll learn the art of making stunning macramé flowers using various knotting techniques. In this engaging two-session workshop, you’ll immerse yourself in the world of macramé as you master the clove hitch knot to craft [...]
10 - 17 May

SPARK!

SPARK! is a free monthly engagement art program for adults living with memory loss and their care partners. Each one-hour program is led by specially trained museum educators who cultivate interactive visual art experiences. Attending a SPARK! program provides an opportunity to be together in the moment. The programs are not reminiscent nor do they rely on recalling memories, but [...]
14 May
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Trout Museum of Art
111 W College Ave Appleton

Drawing Fundamentals | Ages 14+

In the Drawing Fundamentals class, students will build a strong foundation in essential drawing techniques, from basic shapes to more complex forms. Through exercises in perspective, shading, and proportion, you’ll develop the skills to create accurate and expressive drawings. The course emphasizes observation, helping you improve your ability to draw from life and imagination. By the end, you’ll have a [...]
15 May
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Fare-Well: Art & Death Café

Fare-Well: Art & Death Café is a free art education program intended to encourage community conversations about death and mortality through the lens of history, art, and creativity. Death Cafés are a global movement aiming to normalize discussions about death, an often-taboo topic. With discussion alongside a creative art project, artist and facilitator, Elyse-Krista, will use a new theme each [...]
21 May
June 2025

Fare-Well: Art & Death Café

Fare-Well: Art & Death Café is a free art education program intended to encourage community conversations about death and mortality through the lens of history, art, and creativity. Death Cafés are a global movement aiming to normalize discussions about death, an often-taboo topic. With discussion alongside a creative art project, artist and facilitator, Elyse-Krista, will use a new theme each [...]
01 Jun
July 2025

Spray Camp | Age 11-14

In Spray Camp, artist Neo Medina will teach students about mural making and public art. Students will learn a variety of applications of exterior latex paint as well as spray paint. By the end of the week, students will get to put their skills to use in creating the 4th annual spray camp mural in downtown Appleton. Please note, this [...]
14 - 18 Jul
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Spray Camp | Age 14-18

In Spray Camp, artist Neo Medina will teach students about mural making and public art. Students will learn a variety of applications of exterior latex paint as well as spray paint. By the end of the week, students will get to put their skills to use in creating the 3rd annual spray camp mural in downtown Appleton. Please note, this [...]
14 - 18 Jul
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Art at the Park

July 26 & 27, 2025 Annually the 4th Weekend in July This two-day festival of art is held in Appleton’s City Park each summer, featuring over 200 artist vendors, amazing food and drinks, a Kids Creative Space, music line-up curated by Mile of Music, and so much ART. Admission is free thanks to sponsor support. Hosted by the Trout Museum [...]
26 - 27 Jul
City Park
500 E Franklin St, Appleton
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