Celebrating our creative community at the 2025 CT Arts Awards!

We’re still buzzing from the energy of last Wednesday night’s Connecticut Arts Awards, held at the Infinity Music Hall in Hartford! The night was filled with inspiration, gratitude, and so much artistic magic.

This incredible event recognized 13 amazing artists from all over the state - nine Connecticut Arts Heroes and four Emerging Creatives - all making bold, meaningful contributions to their communities through creativity.

We're happy to share that our very own Saranda Kalaveshi was honored as a 2025 Emerging Creative! Her work, spirt, and leadership light up Kalaveshi Arts, and it was such a joy to see her recognized on that stage.

Saranda accepting her Emerging Creative Award from Liz Shapiro and Matthew Pugliese.

Infinity Music Hall was packed with artists, supporters, and creatives from all over Connecticut. The atmosphere? Pure celebration - from start to finish.

The theme of the night couldn't be more fitting. Artists of all backgrounds came together to be recognized - not just for their talents, but for their courage, community impact, and vision.

Look at this amazing group of game-changers! Small State, Big Heart, Great Art.

We couldn’t be prouder to be part of such a vibrant and creative community. Congratulations again to all the honorees, and thank you to the Connecticut Office of the Arts for recognizing the power that art has to transform lives.

With love and deep appreciation, Kalaveshi Arts