We are a center dedicated to fostering, presenting and preserving the cultural, artistic and historical life of Washburn and the surrounding Chequamegon Bay area. Membership is open to all who desire to participate in the preservation of our historic brownstone bank building and the culture of the area.  We are a community resource, encouraging and promoting activities and events of regional interest.

Restoration of our facility was started in late 1991 and a grand opening celebration in the summer of 1993 marked our "official" beginning. We are listed on both the National and State Registers of Historic Places.  2007 marked another milestone when we replaced the original 117 year old roof with a new one that is historically and architecturally compatible.

In summer of 2008 we opened our own Ungrodt Gallery which showcases fine art, crafts, antiques and collectibles offered for sale. A sample of what we have to offer:

Jewelry by Donalee Designs, Sarah Weber, Robin Shilman and Oreb Lram

Quilts by Joan Kiewit, Donna Nemec and Marcia Trelstad

Weavings Michele Auger, Cynthia Dalzell and Tina Fung Holder

Crocheted "rag rugs" by Sarah Agostine

Local cards by France Austin Miller, Christopher Berry and Marlene Jensch

Local books by Susan Amundson, Rita Sharp, Linda Webster, Diane Brander & Laurie Otis

Hand dyed scarves by Becky McDowell

Wine bags, fabric purses, totes, knit scarves by Teresa Van Gelder

Mobiles by Thomas Wyse 

Handcrafted furniture by Dennis Isely and Ray Kiewit

Oil paintings by Albert Henry Krehbiel and Cary Fisk

Antiques and collectibles from Stephanie Wargin, Marcia Trelstad & Frank Myott

We are continuing to add more quality merchandise weekly - come and browse!

The Washburn Cultural Center is open Monday through Saturday from 10am to 4pm from May through December, plus Sunday 11am to 3pm in July and August. Monday - Saturday 11am to 3pm January through April.

The Washburn Area Historical Society Museum is open Monday through Saturday 10am to 4pm June through September.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

January 2009

WCC sponsored Working With Wood - all manner of woodworking by area artists.

February 2009

"Acquisitions Month" features our permanent  art collection and celebrates donors and newly donated pieces.

March 2009

WCC sponsored community art exhibit "All About Birds"

April 2009

Washburn Elementary School Art Exhibit features this year's work by pre-K through 12th grade students. Theme to be announced

May 2009

May 2 - First Annual Spring Boutique, 10am - 4pm, with arts, crafts, home, health & beauty products, bakery, and more. Luncheon served.

May 4-30

Chequamegon Bay Arts Council sponsored community art exhibit "Wheels"

June 2009

Washburn Area Historical Society Museum opens for the season, second floor of Cultural Center, open 10am - 4pm Monday thru Saturday.

June 2009

Adam Cady's Solo  Exhibit of Interactive Mixed Media, Painting and Sculpture.

July 2009

Annual Bayfield County Quilt Show sponsored by Washburn Area Historical Society and WCC.

CALENDAR continued

August 2009

Kris Nelson's hand decorated one-of-a-kind art chairs, Jean Johnson's photomontages & Brynna Burnes' digital paintings

September 2009

Art of the Abstract Nature

Viken Peltekian and Friends Abstract Exhibit

October 2009

Annual CBAC sponsored member exhibit "The Gathering", in celebration of National Arts and Humanities month.

October 24, 3rd floor BOOK FAIR with over a dozen local authors and luncheon.

November 2009

G. Scott Hanson and Friends Mixed Media Exhibit- "Celebrate Diversity"

December 2009

December 5 Terry's Trucks - Thousands of Terry Ledin's truck & heavy equipment toys.

December 12 - 13 Annual Merry Ol' Christmas Boutique featuring arts, crafts, home, health & beauty products, bakery and more. Luncheon served.

January 2010

Rita Foltz and the Chicago Calligraphy Collective's calligraphy exhibit.

CLASSES AT WCC:

Sponsored by WITC

Call 682-4591 or visit witc.edu/search for listings of classes