860 560 3085 Lani@kbfa.com
hours: Tuesday - Saturday
7 FULLING LANE, KENT, CT 06757
860 592 0220 kenise@kbfa.com
hours: Thursday - Saturday 11:00 - 5:30, Sunday 12 - 4:00 and by appointment
Because Art is Essential
With a focus on unique and exceptional contemporary art Kenise Barnes Fine Art represents more than 50 emerging and mid-career artists working in all media. We have a wide selection of paintings, drawings, photography and sculpture as well as consulting services and collecting advice for the burgeoning to the seasoned collector. In addition to our curated exhibitions that change every six weeks we maintain a large inventory of work from our artists’ studios in our on-site warehouses. As a professional art consulting firm, we also source work from our wide network of artist’s studios, galleries, and auction houses. We work extensively with architects, interior designers, art advisors and home owners to find the perfect fit whether it is an entire collection or one special piece.
Kenise Barnes Fine Art opened in 1994 in Larchmont, NY and in May 2019 added a second location in the stunning Kent Barns complex in Kent, CT. In Spring 2021 the gallery expanded its presence in Kent by annexing a second buidling and now is doing business in our two barns in the beautiful Litchfield Hills and on our internet platforms (KBFA.com. ARTSY.com and 1st Dibs.com).
artist Submissions:
Please know that although we are not seeking new artists the director reviews submissions on a rolling basis. Email a website link to Kenise@kbfa.com with the subject line "artist submission". If we are interested in arranging a studio visit, a staff member will be in touch.
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Kenise Barnes, Director
Tues., Wed. & SaturdayKenise Barnes founded her business in 1994 on the belief that art is essential. Initally conceived as an art consulting service the business model quicly evolved to include gallery space in Larchmont, NY. The Larchmont gallery and consulting firm has since expanded three times and now occupies more that 1200 sq. ft. and maintains an extensive on-site warehouse. In 2019 she and her team opened a second gallery in Kent, CT. Barnes gained early experience at Christie's East, NYC as the Specialist is Charge of Contemporary Art and has degrees in Fine Art and Women's Studies. Kenise is an experienced exhibitions curator and frequently serves as a juror, public speaker and educator.
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Lani Holloway, Associate Director
working remotely from Portland, MEBorn in Hong Kong, Lani Holloway is a world traveler and art lover. She earned a degree in Art History at State University of New York at Purchase. She has experience in many facets of the art world, including working at The Katonah Museum, Phillips auction house and as a freelance artists’ assistant. Holloway joined Kenise Barnes Fine Art in 2014 as the general manager, artist liaison and in-house problem solver. In her capacity at the gallery she has gained experience with collector services, exhibition curating and sales. She was appointed Associate Director of the Larchmont gallery in April 2019.
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Scribble, The Gallery Dog
Greeter, brand ambassador and happiness maker (follow her on Instagram)!
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Jack Straw, The Gallery Pup
working remotely from Portland, MEScribble's second-in-command, our mischievous but very professional and friendly part-time employee.
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