Cool & Collected 2026: Gift Edition
Saturday November 7, 4:00 PM - Sunday December 20
Kenise Barnes Fine Art -7 Fulling Lane Kent, CT
Cool & Collected – The Gift Edition
Kenise Barnes Fine Art is pleased to announce Cool & Collected 2026, the gallery’s annual exhibition
celebrating accessible, gift-friendly artwork and the joy of collecting. On view from November 7 through
December 20, this year’s edition highlights small-scale works and craft objects priced under $2000, offering
visitors an inviting entry point into contemporary art collecting. The exhibition invites viewers to discover work that is thoughtful, affordable, and deeply personal—perfect for gifting or for beginning a collection.
Contact Lani Ming Holloway, Associate Director, Lani@kbfa.com, 860 560 3085.
Gallery hours: Thursday – Saturday 11:00 – 5:30, Sunday 12:00 – 4:00
Beauty as Performance
Saturday November 7, 1:00 PM - Sunday December 20
Peggy Mercury 9 Maple Street UNIT 2 Kent Barns Kent, CT
BEAUTY AS PERFORMANCE
Lily-Myers Cooke
Meet Lily from 1-4 p.m. for an opening reception on Saturday, November 7.
Please join us for an exhibition of ceramics that interprets the creative collaboration between iconoclast Leigh Bowery and dancer/choreographer Michael Clark. "They married punk and ballet, and I wanted to explore a similar contrast in the vessels and objects I created for this exhibition." Myers-Cooke integrates classical pottery forms, like the amphora, and dresses these hand-built vessels in unconventional color and shape. "And with this, the performance begins."
LILY MYERS-COOKE (b.1993) is a Los Angeles-born, Philadelphia-based ceramics artist who constructs her work through a variety of hand-building techniques. Working within the folk art tradition, Myers-Cooke is a self-taught artist whose practice is shaped by observation, tradition, and persistence.
For more information, please email us at hithere@peggymercury.com
Pastoral
Saturday November 21, 11:00 AM - Saturday January 16
Craven Contemporary 4 Fulling Lane Kent Barns Kent, CT
Craven Contemporary is excited to announce its latest show, PASTORAL.
A solo show of works by Sharon, CT artist Jeff Joyce.
Opens Saturday, November 21, 2026, with an opening reception for the artist from 2 pm to 4 pm
Closes Saturday, January 16, 2027
Hours & Contact Info:
Saturdays, 11 am-5 pm, and Sundays, 12 pm-5 pm, and by appointment. cravencontemporary@gmail.com
Holiday Market 2026
Saturday December 5, 12:00 PM - Saturday December 5
8 & 10 North Main Street, Kent, CT
Save the date for the Kent Barns Holiday Market on December 5th!
Visit the Red Barn to find handcrafted wreaths, seasonal produce, and radiant Amaryllis varieties from 12-3 PM.
Explore the Artisan Market, above House of Books, where local makers share their arts, crafts, and holiday goods from 1-6 PM.
Vendors:
Carolyn Mackenzie Leather Bags, Kent Historical Society, Clover Hill Alpacas, Rainbow in Medium, White Tiger Acupuncture, Brianna Killion Watercolors, Deerdana Provisions, Heddle Over Heels, Olivia Engel Jewelry, Knots On Euclid, Pebbles Bakery, Project Sage, Gilded Lily Jewelry, Lisa Madoff Jewelry Designs & Mother Tree Remedies.
Before the Parade of Lights, enjoy a Holiday Happy Hour at House of Books from 4-6 PM.
The holiday magic continues at Kent Barns in Kent, CT, where charming barn-style shops, art-filled galleries, and inviting eateries create the perfect setting for a festive day of shopping, exploring, and savoring the season. It's a wonderful opportunity to shop local and celebrate one of Kent’s most festive weekends.