Andre E. Rochester, Sr.
Art Curator at UConn Health- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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UConn Health
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Art Curator
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Jan 2023 - Present
Farmington, Connecticut, United States Manage logistics of moving and tracking a collection of roughly 2500 works of art (original paintings, various prints, giclees, photographs, drawings and sculptures) on display in 14 facilities throughout Farmington Valley and Greater Hartford regions of CT. Expand and diversify the Health Center's artwork via donations and special procurement projects that source artwork from CT-based artists. Oversee planning and execution of art exhibits in the Celeste LeWitt Gallery, where two artists per… Show more Manage logistics of moving and tracking a collection of roughly 2500 works of art (original paintings, various prints, giclees, photographs, drawings and sculptures) on display in 14 facilities throughout Farmington Valley and Greater Hartford regions of CT. Expand and diversify the Health Center's artwork via donations and special procurement projects that source artwork from CT-based artists. Oversee planning and execution of art exhibits in the Celeste LeWitt Gallery, where two artists per quarter have an opportunity to display their work. Heighten awareness of the collection to internal and external audiences by highlighting special works. Enhance general understanding of connections between art and wellness. Show less
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The 224 EcoSpace
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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Program Manager
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Feb 2022 - Present
United States Develop and execute learning and development strategy for early to mid-career professional literary, performing, and visual artists participating in the Artists of Color fellowship. Cultivate partnerships and nurture relationships between artists, host organizations, funders and other key stakeholders. Manage team in charge of overall operation of the program. Develop program curriculum that teaches and encourages participants to challenge themselves as both creatives and businesspeople… Show more Develop and execute learning and development strategy for early to mid-career professional literary, performing, and visual artists participating in the Artists of Color fellowship. Cultivate partnerships and nurture relationships between artists, host organizations, funders and other key stakeholders. Manage team in charge of overall operation of the program. Develop program curriculum that teaches and encourages participants to challenge themselves as both creatives and businesspeople. Coordinate and host Masterclasses featuring guest speakers. Present and/or teach development workshops as needed. Ensure that participating artists and organizations have a value-added experience for their respective businesses. Ensure that artists have a learning experience that is relative to their respective genres of art. Curate exhibits that engage the local community with thought-provoking artwork from multiple disciplines in two spaces each quarter. Develop and host quarterly signature events and programs which include but are not limited to guest speakers, pop-up markets, indoor farmers markets, and more. Show less
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Teaching Artist- Fundamental Drawing and Painting
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Jan 2022 - Present
United States
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Muralist
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Aug 2020 - Present
United States
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Fine Artist
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May 2007 - Present
United States Fine Artist working in acrylic and other media including but not limited to charcoal, pastel watercolor, and oil. visit www.andrerochester.com
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Education
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Quinnipiac University
Master of Science - MS, Organizational Leadership -
Charter Oak State College
Bachelor's Degree, Fine and Studio Arts -
The University of Connecticut
Illustration