Washington Island Art and Nature Center

Washington Island Art and Nature Center The WIANC is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the creative arts and nature studies t
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The building housing the ANC dates back to 1904 and was originally used as a schoolhouse, one of four schools on the Island. Upon consolidation of the schools, the building became the high school and was used as such until 1964. The ANC was then founded in 1965 for the preservation and promotion of creative arts and natural history of Washington Island.

A snowstorm for the record books. Haven’t heard an official total but we easily got more than 30 inches. It will take a...
03/17/2026

A snowstorm for the record books. Haven’t heard an official total but we easily got more than 30 inches. It will take a while to dig out from this one.

Sunset photos from the ice shoves.
03/06/2026

Sunset photos from the ice shoves.

Many Islanders have been visiting the remarkable ice shoves on the west side of the Island. Some of the highest many ha...
03/05/2026

Many Islanders have been visiting the remarkable ice shoves on the west side of the Island. Some of the highest many have seen. Estimates are between 40-50 feet high. They are truly an awesome sight.

Natures abstract art. Lichen found on old ship propeller displayed outside Jackson Harbor Maritime Museum.
02/19/2026

Natures abstract art. Lichen found on old ship propeller displayed outside Jackson Harbor Maritime Museum.

Washington Island winter photos from the past 6 weeks.
02/16/2026

Washington Island winter photos from the past 6 weeks.

Lovely sunset last night.
11/24/2025

Lovely sunset last night.

Northern Lights visible even during a full moon.
11/06/2025

Northern Lights visible even during a full moon.

Green Bay Woods Walk and Talk. Saturday, October 11, 10-11 am. (Rain date October 12 10-11 am) Meet at Henning Rd park...
10/09/2025

Green Bay Woods Walk and Talk. Saturday, October 11, 10-11 am. (Rain date October 12 10-11 am) Meet at Henning Rd parking area just off Lobdell Point Rd. Jason Miller of the Door County Invasive Species Team and Steve Waldron, Naturalist for the Art & Nature Center will lead a hikd focusiing on barberry identification the eradication of this invasive species as well as other invasives. Barberry has been shown to play a role in increased black legged ticks populations and tick borne diseases For more information call Steve Waldron at 920-535-0554.

09/15/2025

Last day to be open for the season is Sunday, September 21. Great place to find that unique gift for someone while supporting our local artists

Address

1799 Main Road
Washington Island, WI
54246

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 11am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 11:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+19205350554

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