The WIANC is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the creative arts and nature studies to Washington Island residents and visitors.
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.