An opening reception will be held on Friday, August 15 at 4:00 pm. Guests are welcome to stop by to enjoy the exhibit, meet some of the artists, and share light refreshments.

Artist Lonn Frye devoted most of his professional life to the field of architecture. After retiring from architectural work, he took up painting. It is partly the freedom from architecture’s straight lines and controlled curves that intrigued Lonn about this “new” medium.

Elementary students leap with excitement upon seeing their artwork displayed on the front gable of the school

Please join us for a weekend of wonderful birding May 16-18. Lake Michigan is a flyway with thousands of migrating birds passing through this time of the year. In 2018 we recorded 139 species of birds, in 2019 we recorded 129 species, in 2022 we recorded 132 species, and in 2023 we recorded 141 species

“Art From Private Collections on the Island” features previously owned art that is up for sale.

The primary focus of Ryan's photography is on landscapes and the natural world, with emphasis on long exposure night photography.

This is a collection of small ink and pastel drawings of scenes by Ink and Pastel artist Bob Anderson.

Pleased to announce this year’s birding festival will be held May 17-19.

Featuring the works of members of the Washington Island Artist Association.

Painting by Pat Wright

Our second featured show featuring the oil paintings, calligraphy, and photography of Steve Lynch

Our first featured show featuring the Norwegian traditions of rosemaling with Ellen Landwehr.

We are pleased to be able to once again hold the Washington Islands Birding Festival for 2023.

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Featuring the works of members of the Washington Island Artist Association

Our second show will feature the pottery of Prisca Benson. Check back for more details.

Join us as we learn the basics in painting outdoors using oils with Doug Clarke. In a three day workshop, Doug shares his knowledge on how to observe the outdoors and give feeling and life to complete your paintings. Set within the rustic landscape of Washington Island, students will have the opportunity to capture unique lake views and historic structures to develop their own voice in painting. Click on image for more registration info.

This exhibit, "Watercolor Reflections", is a group of all new work, never exhibited before, and writings by Judy Barnewolt Jones. Watercolors by Judy Barnewolt Jones are thoughtful luminous paintings, intended to be symbolic of the more profound elements in life. A long time resident of Washington Island, Judy’s paintings have been in Art exhibits in Florida, Illinois, and Wisconsin.

We are pleased to be able to once again hold the Washington Islands Birding Festival for 2022 after a 2 year hiatus. Lake Michigan is a flyway with thousands of migrating birds passing through this time of the year.

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We are inviting all interested artists of all ages to participate in the 2021 Art and Nature Center main exhibit. We are asking artists to use their creative talents to interpret three photographs by Steve Waldron and Cathy Meader. We want to see how artists interpret these three photographs in different ways. The artwork can be any size and any medium. This could include a painting, pottery, wood carving, quilting, knitting, felting ... your ideas and creativity is the limit.

Our 2021 Washington Islands Birding Festival has been cancelled. We are planning to be back in 2022!

Featuring the Quilts and Cross Stitch by Marjorie D. Bass

Washington, Plum & Rock Islands enjoy wonderful bird migration in the spring.  Our festival takes full advantage of this and will provide participating birders with small group birding and a chance to view bird netting and banding. Join us for some exceptional birding! Registration opens January 20.

Check out a preview and artist statement by artist, Margaret Young.

Check out the more information about fabric artist Astrid Stromberg and preview her show.