2021 marked the 10-year anniversary of Tropical Storm Irene wreaking havoc on our community. The storm, and its subsequent floods, upended lives, destroyed businesses, and decimated infrastructure throughout Waterbury. Despite the challenges and hardships of such an event, we endured thanks to the resilient spirit of our residents and our willingness to help our neighbors. To commemorate overcoming such hardship, Waterbury Arts is pleased to announce our flagship project, Phoenix Rising. Like the creature of myth, Waterbury found new life through adversity and will forever continue to endure. The Phoenix represents our eternity, strength, and renewal, as a community. Phoenix Rising is a contemporary art piece composed of aluminum panels and vinyl. It is a vibrant display that stands nearly two stories tall and is mounted to the historic building at 5 Stowe Street, in downtown Waterbury, Vermont.

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Thanks to the overwhelming support of our neighbors, Phoenix Rising was dedicated August 27, 2021.