Andre Rochester is a Fine Artist, Curator, and Arts Advocate from the Greater Hartford region of Connecticut. Andre studied illustration at the University of Connecticut School of Fine Arts and completed his BA in Studio Art at Charter Oak State College. ​Andre’s artwork makes statements for which words may not be enough, highlighting underlying emotions connected to his subjects. It is a combination of portraiture and conceptual works linked by narratives of his own experiences. His art is a tool for healing and a catalyst for connection-letting people know they are not alone.

Andre is the Program Manager at The 224 EcoSpace, where he curates exhibits and oversees execution of arts events and programs, including the Artists of Color Accelerate Fellowship. He is also the Art Curator at UConn Health Center, responsible for managing and expanding a collection of over 2500 works of art across multiple facilities and organizing exhibits in the Celeste LeWitt Gallery . Andre also coaches emerging artists, encouraging them to develop their craft with a focus on professionalism and business acumen. He believes that with every step forward, we must make room for others to join us. Learn more about Andre’s coaching and consulting at www.rochestercoaching.com.