You’re invited to the Connecticut Arts Awards!
On April 2, 2025, the Connecticut Arts Awards event celebrates the courageous creativity of extraordinary Connecticut residents who are engaged in and supporting the arts. The evening will honor nine (9) Connecticut Arts Heroes and four (4) Emerging Creatives.
Location: The Infinity Music Hall in Hartford
Special acknowledgement to Laura Lerman from Newtown – the 2025 Arts Hero for Western Connecticut!
About Connecticut Arts Heroes
An Arts Hero is an individual who is doing inspiring things in, for or through the arts in Connecticut.
2024 Honorees
Alicia C. Cobb, Bridgeport
Casey Moran, New London
Joe Malinowski, Willimantic
Joey Batt, Hartford
Juanita Sunday, New Haven
Laura Attanasio, Clinton
Laura Lerman, Newtown
Rafael Feliciano-Roman, Waterbury
Renee Jaworski, Litchfield
About Emerging Creatives
An Emerging Creative is an individual who is starting to blossom as an impactful and innovative contributor to the Connecticut arts scene.
2024 Honorees
Ash Royer, Thomaston
Constance Kristofik, New London
Molly Gambardella, New Haven
Saranda Kalaveshi, Avon
This event is FREE & OPEN TO ALL!