Learn Why Arts Matter In West Hartford

Bishop's Corner Senior Center

WEST HARTFORD, CT — An accomplished artist in the community will speak in West Hartford on Wednesday, April 25, about the importance of art in a community.

Andre Rochester, artist, curator, and arts advocate from the greater Hartford region, will be speaking on “Why Art Matters – 10 Ways Art Benefits Your Community.”

His program is on Wednesday, April 25, at 6 p.m. at the Bishop’s Corner Senior Center, 15 Starkel Road, West Hartford.

“Engagement with the arts can help everything from challenging inequities within a community to providing economic opportunities and boosting our health," said Rochester. “West Hartford is a wonderful community, with an engaged arts and culture community, that can do even more in engaging, promoting and benefiting from the arts.”

Rochester is the program manager at The 224 EcoSpace in Hartford, where he curates exhibits and oversees the execution of arts events and programs.

He also coaches emerging artists, encouraging them to develop their craft with a focus on professionalism and business acumen.

The event is sponsored by the Bishops Corner Neighborhood Association, Bishops Corner Senior Center and the West Hartford Commission of the Arts.

“We are so grateful to have voice such as Andre’s speak to us about the critical importance of art in our community,” said Signe Rogalski, local arts advocate and member of the Bishop’s Corner Neighborhood Association. “From bringing people together, improving our quality of life and enhancing economic vitality, the arts can and must be an integral part of our community.”

The event is free to attend and light refreshments will be served.

Attendees may register in advance by contacting the Bishops Corner Senior Center at 860-561-7583. Walk-ins are also welcome at the event.