New In
Saturday March 14, 4:00 PM - Sunday April 26
Kenise Barnes Fine Art -7 Fulling Lane Kent, CT
Kenise Barnes Fine Art is pleased to announce New In, an exhibition highlighting paintings, drawings, and mixed-media works arriving directly from the studios of the gallery’s represented artists. Dates: March 14 – April 26, 2026
This exhibition offers a first look at recently completed pieces that reflect the ongoing evolution, experimentation, and material refinement within each artist’s practice. New In brings together a curated selection of contemporary works—abstract, figurative, and process-driven—chosen for their craftsmanship, conceptual clarity, and resonance with the gallery’s longstanding commitment to presenting thoughtful, original art.
Contact Lani Ming Holloway, Associate Director, Lani@kbfa.com, 860 560 3085, with inquiries or to
arrange a preview of the exhibition.
Gallery hours: Thursday – Saturday 11:00 – 5:30, Sunday 12:00 – 4:00
Portrait
Saturday March 21, 4:00 PM - Saturday May 16
Craven Contemporary 4 Fulling Lane Kent Barns Kent, CT
Craven Contemporary is excited to announce Portrait, a curated collection of portraits by leading contemporary artists. Includes new work by gallery artist Bruno Leydet.
View Portrait Here
Opens Saturday, March 21, 2026
Closes Saturday, May 16, 2026
Hours & Contact Info:
Saturdays, 11 am - 5 pm, and Sundays, 12 pm - 5 pm.
cravencontemporary@gmail.com
(646) 355-8142
Gathered Threads
Saturday March 28, 4:00 PM - Sunday May 3
Peggy Mercury 9 Maple Street UNIT 2 Kent Barns Kent, CT
Gathered Threads is an exhibition of work by Wassaic, NY-based artist Natalie Baxter at Peggy Mercury. The show features soft sculptures and quilted wall hangings created using skills Baxter learned from a long lineage of quilting women in her home state of Kentucky. Folding chairs and empty tables depicted in domestic fabrics act as an ode to the quiet tools of gathering. An oversized basket made from jeans, appliquéd open hands, and an apron, camouflaged among playful bunnies and nuclear missiles, references the weight of domestic labor and the burdens we shoulder personally and collectively.
Gathered Threads will be on view from March 28 - May 3, 2026, with an opening reception on Saturday, March 28, from 4-6 pm
For details, please email us at hithere@peggymercury.com
Second Saturdays 2026
Saturday May 9, 10:00 AM - Saturday October 10
6 N. Main Street Kent Barns, Kent, CT
Join us on the Second Saturday of every month from May through October for a vibrant farm market, surprise pop-ups, and live music all set throughout our complex. Our shops, galleries, and eateries will feature new exhibitions and inventory for your enjoyment. It's a perfect mix of culture, shopping, and community.
Learn about exciting special events and happenings by following us on Instagram @kentbarnsct
Ore Hill Tea Service
Sunday May 17, 12:00 PM - Sunday May 17
3 Maple Street Kent, CT
Mother's Day Tea Service on Sunday, May 17th at Ore Hill.
Join us this spring for a unique tea experience! We will be tasting single-origin teas along with house blends while also exploring tisanes from our partners at Rock Cobble Farm. Each tea and tisane will have a curated snack prepared to enhance the flavors of the beverage, allowing us to also highlight the fresh seasonal produce and products from locally sourced farms.
Visit RESY to book or call 860 592 0404.
House of Books Celebrates 50 Years!
Saturday June 13, 6:00 PM - Saturday June 13
10 N. Main Street, Kent, CT
Join Us for a Day of Celebration!
This summer, House of Books turns 50!
Join us for a night of celebration from 6 PM -8 PM, including music, treats from Swyft, some swag, some toasts, and lots of fun.
Kindly RSVP.
(Smart casual attire suggested.)
Store Hours:
Sunday - Thursday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday - Saturday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
860-927-4104
info@houseofbooksct.com
Bluegrass Jamboree 2024
Sunday September 6, 1:00 PM - Sunday September 6
Under the Big Maple in Kent Barns 6 N. Main Street Kent, CT
Clap your hands and stomp your feet! Our annual Bluegrass Jamboree will feature the talented SCE Bluegrass Band.
Free admission- suggested donation $10 per person. Purchase tickets HERE. Your donation helps the Sherman Chamber Ensemble continue providing live, world-class music close to our homes. The event takes place in Kent Barns, under the Maple Tree, Rts. 7 and 341, Kent, CT.
It’s a chance to let your hair down and enjoy music that’ll get your toes tapping and feet stomping. Audiences of all ages will enjoy this spirited program of new and old favorites in the bluegrass tradition.
Bring chairs and blankets, and if you need a tasty lunch or breakfast before the event, grab delicious treats at our award-winning eateries - Swyft or Wilson's Bakery & Cafe.