The Connecticut Arts Hero Awards honor and celebrate Connecticut residents who are doing inspiring things in, for, or through the arts in Connecticut. Since 2016, the Connecticut Arts Hero Awards have introduced us to an array of remarkable individuals engaged in or supporting the arts – some publicly and some behind the scenes.
Meet Rafael Feliciano-Roman
Our Waterbury Region Arts Hero is Rafael Feliciano-Roman, the Founder and Executive Director of the Afro Caribbean Cultural Center, has helped establish a number of related arts and cultural community projects and is the author of several publications dedicated to his culture and creative life experiences. A Queer Afro-Taino Artist, Activist and Taino Indigenous Spiritual Healer, Rafael has been in spiritual work and practice for over 15 years. He is a proud resident of Waterbury, CT.
To learn more about Rafael and his work, visit: https://www.
The Arts Hero Award honors and celebrates CT residents who are doing inspiring things in, for, or through the arts in our state. Save the date of April 2, 2025, for a special ceremony when Rafael and other Arts Heroes from across the state will be honored.
For more information, please visit: https://portal.ct.gov/