Silverton Powerhouse Collective Secures Future as a 501(c)(3) and Wins First Grant

Folks enjoying the member art show August. Photo submitted by SPC
Folks enjoying the member art show August. Photo submitted by SPC

For decades, the massive brick structure on the banks of the Animas River stood as a monument to Silverton’s past. Now, through the efforts of a group of local artists, the building is experiencing new life through adaptive reuse as a studio and event space. Built in the early 1900s, the Silverton Powerhouse once powered an industry; today, thanks to the dedication of the Silverton Powerhouse Coll…