In the Galleries
A Creative Place
Art from Northeastern Wisconsin from 1940 to Present
January 24 – May 18
Join us for the opening of the Trout Museum of Art’s final exhibition at 111 W College Avenue! Guest curated by Annemarie Sawkins, A Creative Place celebrates over 85 years of Northeastern Wisconsin artistic history.

Rafael Salas, Praise Song, 2024, oil on canvas
2025 Exhibit Sponsors
Thomas Sutter
We are Moving!
A Creative Place marks our final exhibition at 111 West College Avenue, closing May 18, 2025. We are excited to share that our new museum will open its doors in October 2025 at our vibrant new location (325 E College Ave) in the heart of downtown Appleton.
Our annual juried exhibition, TMA Contemporary, will not take place in summer 2025 as we focus on the transition to our new home. However, we invite artists to watch for the 2026 Call for Art on December 1, 2025. Stay tuned for more details and we look forward to seeing your incredible work featured in the future! Please see our other artist opportunities like Designer of the Year, Art at the Park, and the Artist in Residence program.