Past
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Margaret Lanzetta - Downstream from Culture: Crowns, Keys and Power
Artist's talk - April 12, 4 pm 12 Apr 2025 Delve into the crafted, the decorative, and the nefarious with Margaret Lanzetta as she discusses her ceramic and monoprint crown series on exhibition in Director’s Choice. Lanzetta, an artist known... Read more -
Book Signing for "Planting Utopia" with Julia Whitney Barnes
Kenise Barnes Fine Art, Kent, CT 14 Oct 2023 Artist Julia Whitney Barnes joins us for a print sale and book signing event for 'Planting Utopia' at 11 am on October 14, part of Second Saturdays in Kent Barns... Read more -
Drawing Thought
Workshop and book signing with Dr. Andrea Kantrowitz 5 Nov 2022 Drawing Thought How Drawing Helps Us Observe, Discover, and Invent Dr. Andrea Kantrowitz 2022 Workshop: Saturday morning, November 5, 10:30 - 12:00, registration required here Book signing 12:00 - 1:00... Read more
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BOLD by Jamie Drake
Book signing and refreshments 29 Oct 2022 Jamie Drake Book Signing, BOLD, Drake Anderson, Kent Barns events, CT Art Gallery, Contemporary Art, Interior Designer Read more -
Weather - New paintings by Susan English
opening reception 9 Jul 2022 Please joing us for the opening reception for the exhibition Weather - New Paintings by Susan English. Read more -
Sam Posey artist and racing legend at WKNDDRVR in Kent Barns
20 May - 5 Jun 2022 A collaborative exhibition between Kenise Barnes Fine Art and WKDDRVR a new boutique for car enthusiasts and drivers. The exhibition features 10 abstract acrylic paintings by Sam Posey. Posey who... Read more
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Stranded Jewels Pop Up Shop
4 Dec 2021 Founded in 2000 by Cindy Lustrin, Stranded Jewels features artisan fine jewelry for everyday elegance. With an eclectic mix of precious and semi-precious gemstones and high-karat metal along with mixed-metal pieces featuring oxidized sterling silver and gold, the collections are an ongoing evolution of design for women who enjoy a chic yet relaxed lifestyle and appreciate impeccable quality. Read more -
OMG Art Faire
Kingston, New York 30 Sep - 3 Oct 2021 OMG Art Faire prepares for first annual four-day art fair at the Wall Street Music Hall in historic uptown Kingston, NY. THE VENUE & AREA The expansive 23,000 foot Wall... Read more -
Janna Watson - Seven Perfect Syllables
Opening reception, 4:00 - 6:00 Public Welcome 14 Aug 2021 Art gallery opening reception featuring new paintings by Canadian artist Janna Watson at Kenise Barnes Fine Art, Kent, CT Read more
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In conversation with artist KK Kozik
24 Jul 2021 Please join artist KK Kozik at the gallery for wine and conversation about her work and studio practice. Read more -
Cool & Collected '21
opening reception 2:00 - 4:00 10 Jul 2021 Public reception for summer group exhibition featuring new works by Gabe Brown, Jill Parisi, Margaret Lanzetta and others TBA. Read more -
Ichiche
Pop up Shop 12 Jun 2021 Step into Summer with us at the June 12th Second Saturday event featuring a pop-up trunk show by women’s resort wear line Ichiche! Meaning “intertwined” in Turkish, Ichiche is the... Read more
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Mary Judge
opening reception 4:00 - 6:00, Kent, CT 10 Oct 2020 Solo Exhibition Featuring New Paintings and Powdered Pigment Pop Flower Drawings by Mary Judge. Read more -
The Philosophy of Tea - Melanie Parke
opening reception cancelled due to Covid 19 pandemic 19 Jun 2020 Read more -
A Year In Windows - Sophie Treppendahl
opening reception cancelled due to Covid 19 pandemic 19 Jun 2020 Read more
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Iris Blue Each Spring - Julie Maren and Janna Watson
opening reception cancelled due to Covid 19 pandemic 6 Jun 2020 Read more -
Cocktail Party, Mamaroneck Schools Foundation Board Members and Guests
hosted by Kenise Barnes Fine Art, Larchmont, MY 6 Mar 2020 Kenise Barnes Fine Art was pleased to host board members, guests and students for a cocktail party in support of Mamaroneck Schools Foundation. Read more -
The Earth has Three Colors, David Packer, author and artist
book launch and panel discussion 15 Sep 2019 Please join David Packer, Margaret Lanzetta, Darrin Ronning, Travis Messinger, and Kenise Barnes for a discussion centering on the history and influence of Moroccan ceramics, pattern, and design on contemporary art and tile making. Signed books will be available. Read more
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Art and Design Celebration; Bo Concepts 300th Store
BO Concepts in The Westchester Mall, White Plains, NY 16 - 19 May 2019 Art and Danish Design Event in collaboration with BoConcept celebrating their 300th store opening. Celebrate with champagne and Danish sweets at the BoConcept store in the Westchester Mall in White Plains, NY. Read more -
Kenise Barnes Fine Art Opens in Kent, CT
(woo hoo)! 11 May 2019 Kent Barns, Litchfield Art Gallery, Art Gallery, Art Collecting, Art Buying, Contemporary Art, collecting art, buying art Read more -
Heaven and Earth: New Paintings by David Konigsberg
public reception for the artist, 6:30 - 8:00 3 May 2019 Solo exhibition of new landscape paintings by Contemporary artist David Konigsberg. Konigsberg lives and works in The Hudson Valley of New York State Read more
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Jump Start Your Art, Part 4: The Exhibition Perspective, Kenise Barnes, panelist
Mamaroneck Artists Guild (MAG), Mamaroneck, NY 10 Nov 2018 A panel discussion featuring Kenise Barnes, Patricia Miranda, Camilla Cook, and Kathleen Reckling. Read more -
Kenise Barnes Fine Art & Julia B. Fee/Sotheby's Award
Larchmont Arts Festival 2018 29 Sep 2018 Kenise Barnes judges the festival's fine art entries and awards a $500 cash prize to an outstanding artist. Annual arts festival in the village of Larchmont attracting more than 80 artists of various media and price ranges, live music, and kids art activities. The Larchmont Arts Festival is an annual celebration of creativity that offers a unique opportunity to experience, collect and learn about fine art and crafts by connecting the community with emerging and established artists and artisans. Read more -
International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF)
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 20 - 23 May 2018 Kenise Barnes Fine Art presented artwork by Josette Urso, Jill Parisi, Mary Judge, Catherine Latson, Melanie Parke, Peter Pincus, Adam Rogers, Michiyo Ihara, Joanne Mattera and Janna Watson at the 30th annual International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) and curated the VIP lounge for LUXE magazine and ICFF. Read more
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WAA Members Show, Kenise Barnes, Judge
Washington Art Association, Washington, CT 1 Feb 2018 Kenise Barnes was pleased to jury the Washington Art Association's 2018 Members Exhibition, Washington, CT Read more -
Christine Aaron: The Memory Project
Chronicling memories event hosted by Kenise Barnes Fine Art 25 Oct 2017 Kenise Barnes Fine Art hosted an informal gathering to support Christine Aaron's community arts project, The Memory Project. Community members visited the gallery to write or record memeories of their... Read more -
Kenise Barnes Fine Art & Julia B. Fee/Sotheby's Award
Larchmont Arts Festival 2017 16 Sep 2017 Kenise Barnes judges the festival's fine art entries and awards a $500 cash prize to an outstanding artist. Annual arts festival in the village of Larchmont attracting more than 80 artists of various media and price ranges, live music, and kids art activities. The Larchmont Arts Festival is an annual celebration of creativity that offers a unique opportunity to experience, collect and learn about fine art and crafts by connecting the community with emerging and established artists and artisans. Read more
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WAAM, Solo Exhibitions Schedule 2018, Kenise Barnes, Jurist
Woodstock Art Association Museum, Woodstock, NY 1 Sep 2017 Kenise Barnes was pleased to jury eight solo exhibitions for the Woodstock Artists Association and Museum's 2018 exhibition season, Woodstock, NY Read more -
Starting Your Career as an Artist, Angie Wojak and Stacy Miller
Book signing and talk hosted by Kenise Barnes Fine Art 25 Feb 2017 A lively and stimulating talk with authors Angie Wojak and Stacy Miller on their comprehensive book Starting Your Career as an Artist, a succinct and focused guide for artists intent on getting the most from their studio practice. Read more -
Kenise Barnes Fine Art & Julia B. Fee/Sotheby's Award
Larchmont Arts Festival, 2016 24 Sep 2016 Kenise Barnes Fine Art & Julia B. Fee/Sotheby's Award for the annual Larchmont Arts Festival Read more
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In conversation: Jackie Battenfield, artist and Mark Golden, Golden Paint/Foundation for the Arts
gallery talk hosted by Kenise Barnes Fine Art 25 Jun 2016 Artist Jackie Battenfield in dialogue with Mark Golden, co-founder of Golden Artist Colors. A spirited conversation on art, inspiration, paint, hard work and creativity between long-time friends and colleagues. Read more -
Gallery Talk and Exhibition Walk-through with Eve Stockton
Kenise Barnes Fine Art, Larchmont, NY 11 Jun 2016 Artist Eve Stockton walks us through her one-person exhibition of large-scale woodblock prints and talked about her process of carving and printing. Read more -
Gallery Talk with Elizabeth Gourlay and Laura Moriarty
Kenise Barnes Fine Art, Larchont, NY 14 May 2016 A dialogue between Elizabeth Gourlay and Laura Moriarty exploring the intersections of their work and studio practice. The artists' two-person exhibition was setting for the conversation and exhibition walk through. Read more
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The Borscht Belt - Revisiting the Remains of America's Jewish Vacationland
Book signing and discussion in conjunction with Scheinfeld's solo exhibition 31 Mar 2016 Marisa Scheinfeld talk about her new book The Borscht Belt - Revisiting the Remains of America's Jewish Vacationland in conjunction with her solo exhibition of photos from the Borscht Belt series at the Kenise Barnes Fine Art, Larchmont, NY Read more -
Juried Exhibition
Mamaroneck Artists Guild, Kenise Barnes, juror 31 Mar 2016 12th annual open juried small works exhibition at Mamaroneck Artists Guild. The exhibition featured artwork no larger that 15 inches or smaller in all media and drew entries from around the country. Read more -
Inspiration, Rowayton Arts Center, Rowayton, CT
Juried by Kenise Barnes 28 Feb 2016 Inspiration was one of RAC's largest shows and was open to open to all artists in any media. Each submission was judged by Kenise Barnes. The show was chaired by Laure Dunne and co-chaired by Pat Atkin. The best of show award was accompanied by a $250 cash prize. Read more
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Demystifying The Art Market, Kenise Barnes, panelist
The Rye Arts Center 25 Feb 2016 Panel discussion exploring and revealing the complexities of the art market. The panel shared insights into the best practices of buying, selling, caring for and owning art. Panelists include Kenise Barnes of Kenise Barnes Fine Art; Gretchen Kaye-Crowley, art advisor; and Richard Lloyd, international department head, prints and multiples, for Christie’s. Read more -
Art On Paper Art Fair
New York, NY 3 - 7 Dec 2015 Kenise Barnes Fine Art was pleased to be part of the inaugural edition of Art on Paper art fair on Pier 36 in NYC. The gallery featured work by Charles Clary, Michiyo Ihara and Jill Parisi. Read more -
Kenise Barnes Fine Art Award
Larchmont Arts Festival 2014 12 Sep 2015 Kenise Barnes judges the festival's fine art entries and awards a $500 cash prize to an outstanding artist. Annual arts festival in the village of Larchmont attracting more than 80 artists of various media and price ranges, live music, and kids art activities. The Larchmont Arts Festival is an annual celebration of creativity that offers a unique opportunity to experience, collect and learn about fine art and crafts by connecting the community with emerging and established artists and artisans. Read more
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Date Night in Larchmont, Larchmont Chamber of Commerce
Larchmont, NY 23 Jul 2015 Date night in Larchmont shopping event hosted by The Larchmont Chamber of Commerce and participating merchants. Read more -
Joanne Mattera: Silk Road
Reception and Book Signing at KBFA 27 Jun 2015 Read more -
Landscapes: Wish You Were Here, Kenise Barnes, Judge
The Long Island Museum, Stony Brook, NY 8 - 17 May 2015 The Long Island Museum of Art exhibition, Landscapes: Wish you Were Here judged by Kenise Barnes, Kenise Barnes Fine Art, Larchmont, NY, Stony Brook, NY 2015 Read more
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Business of Art Panel Discussion, Kenise Barnes, Panelist
O'Silas Gallery, Concordia College, Bronxville, NY 26 Mar 2015 The Business of Art Panel Discussion, held at O'Silas Gallery in Bronxville, NY was moderated by Claire Brown. Panelists included Brian Lang, Jere Doyle, Patricia O'Shaughnessy and Kenise Barnes. Read more -
Daughters of Leucippus: Andrea Kantrowitz
Artist talk in conjunction with Kantrowitz's solo exhibition 18 Feb 2015 Artist talk and exhibition walk through with andrea Kantrowitz in conjunction with Kantrowitz's solo exhibition The Daughters of Leucippus hosted by Kenise Barnes Fine Art. Read more -
David Licata: Glass Jewelry
Trunk Show hosted by Kenise Barnes Fine Art 6 Dec 2014 Trunk Show hosted by Kenise Barnes Fine Art featuring hand-made torch worked glass jewlery by David Licata. Read more
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Fields of Dreams, Fundraiser
Fields For Kids, Larchmont/Mamaroneck Schools 7 Nov 2014 Fields for Kids fundraiser Larchmont mamaroneck schools Read more -
Art and Nature Portfolio Review, Kenise Barnes, reviewer
Wave Hill, Bronx, NY 1 Nov 2014 Kenise Barnes reviewed portfolios at Wave Hill's popular Art & Nature Portfolio Review. Read more -
Small Matters of Great Importance
Juried Exhibition 25 Oct 2014 - 5 Jan 2015 The 21st national juried exhibiton celebrated small works that make Read more
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Ways of Seeing, Kenise Barnes and Robin Simon, Jurists
Village of Mamaroneck Arts Council 11 Oct 2014 Kenise Barnes and Art Consultant Robin Simon were honored to be jurist for the Mamaroneck Art Council's Ways of Seeing exhibition, a showcase of emerging and established working with the New York Sound Shore communities. Read more -
Glass Orchids at Cranberry Lake Preserve
Artist Walk and Talk with David Licata 5 Oct 2014 Read more -
Kenise Barnes Fine Art Award
Larchmont Arts Festival 2014 29 Sep 2014 Kenise Barnes judges the festival's fine art entries and awards a $500 cash prize to an outstanding artist. Annual arts festival in the village of Larchmont attracting more than 80 artists of various media and price ranges, live music, and kids art activities. The Larchmont Arts Festival is an annual celebration of creativity that offers a unique opportunity to experience, collect and learn about fine art and crafts by connecting the community with emerging and established artists and artisans. Read more
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Natural Instincts, Kenise Barnes, Juror
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, White Plains, NY 13 Sep 2014 Kenise Barnes served as jurist for the Natural Instincts art exhibition at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, White Plains, NY. Read more -
Eighth International Encaustic Conference, Kenise Barnes, Keynote Speaker
Provincetown, MA 6 - 8 Jun 2014 Kenise Barnes was honored to be the keynote speaker at the Eight International Encaustic Conference (Joanne Mattera, founder). Kenise delivered a talk titled "Materailty". This interdisciplinary event brought together a community of artists with gallerists, curators, critics, and collectors engaged with wax, encaustic, printmaking, mixed media, professional practices, and more. Read more -
Art is Essential, Kenise Barnes, speaker
New Rochelle Library, New Rochelle, NY 13 May 2014 Kenise Barnes gave an artist talk about the genesis of her gallery and how she sees the role art and her art gallery has in the community. Read more
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Ambrotype Photo Portrait Day with Louis Riso
Kenise Barnes Fine Art, Larchmont, NY 3 May 2014 Photographer Louis Riso uses 19th Century cameras and a photographic process to create nostalgic portaits of contemporary sitters. Within each 30-minute session, Riso created a collodion wet-plate tintype, an ambrotype (on glass), and a mantel box for each participant. Read more -
Tintype Photo Portrait Day with Louis Riso
24 Nov 2013 Read more -
Sharon Louden - Living and Sustaining a Creative Life
Book Signing and Artist's Talk 2 Nov 2013 Read more
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Launch Party for Stephen Moser, Architect
Kenise Barnes Fine Art, Larchmont, NY 19 Sep 2013 Invited guests of Stephen Moser celebrate the launch of his solo venture. Read more -
Kenise Barnes Fine Art Award
Larchmont Arts Festival 2013 14 Sep 2013 Kenise Barnes judges the festival's fine art entries and awards a $500 cash prize to an outstanding artist. Annual arts festival in the village of Larchmont attracting more than 80 artists of various media and price ranges, live music, and kids art activities. The Larchmont Arts Festival is an annual celebration of creativity that offers a unique opportunity to experience, collect and learn about fine art and crafts by connecting the community with emerging and established artists and artisans. Read more -
Tintype Photo Portrait Day with Louis Riso
27 Jul 2013 Photographer Louis Riso used 19th century cameras and photographic techniques to create nostalgic portraits of contemporary sitters. Within each 30 minute session, Riso created a collodion wet-plate tintype and a... Read more
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Designing Greenwich, Art and Design Fair
The Loading Dock, Stamford, CT 9 - 12 Nov 2012 This home show features symposia, book signings, vendor booths, and speakers led by Design Char Tony Ingrao at the ultra-chic Loading Docks in Stamford. Kenise Barnes Fine Art was please to present work by Yolanda Sánchez, Joanne Mattera, and Jeanne Heifetz. Read more -
Affordable Art Fair 2011
New York, NY 22 - 26 Sep 2011 The 2011 Affordable Art Fair offered original artwork from more than 500 artists and 70 galleries. Kenise Barnes Fine Art's booth featured artwork by Gabe Brown, Cristi Rinklin, Mary Ellen... Read more -
Kenise Barnes Fine Art Award
Larchmont Arts Festival 2011 10 Sep 2011 Kenise Barnes judges the festival's fine art entries and awards a $500 cash prize to an outstanding artist. Annual arts festival in the village of Larchmont attracting more than 80 artists of various media and price ranges, live music, and kids art activities. The Larchmont Arts Festival is an annual celebration of creativity that offers a unique opportunity to experience, collect and learn about fine art and crafts by connecting the community with emerging and established artists and artisans. Read more
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Art Santa Fe, Art Fair
Santa Fe, New Mexico 2 Jun - 6 Jul 2011 Kenise Barnes Fine Art was pleased to exhibit at the 2008 Art Santa Fe Art Fair in New Mexico. The booth included artwork by Cristi Rinklin, Randy Ford, Cecile Chong, Joni Sternbach, Francine Fox, Tricia Wright, Gregory Hennen and Michiyo Ihara Read more -
WAAM Members Exhibition, Kenise Barnes, juror
Woodstock Artist Association, Woodstock, NY 1 Jun 2011 Kenise Barnes was pleased to jury the small works exhibition of members of the Woodstock Artist Association, Woodstock, NY. Read more -
Kenise Barnes Fine Art Award
Larchmont Arts Festival 2010 29 Sep 2010 Kenise Barnes judges the festival's fine art entries and awards a $500 cash prize to an outstanding artist. Annual arts festival in the village of Larchmont attracting more than 80 artists of various media and price ranges, live music, and kids art activities. The Larchmont Arts Festival is an annual celebration of creativity that offers a unique opportunity to experience, collect and learn about fine art and crafts by connecting the community with emerging and established artists and artisans. Read more
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Red Dot Art Fair
New York, NY 4 - 10 Mar 2010 Kenise Barnes Fine Art was pleased to present artwork by Don Pollock, Joni Sternbach, Mia Brownell, Francine Fox, Gregg HIll, Cecile Chong, and others at The Red Dot Art Fair, New York, NY Read more -
Red Dot Art Fair
New York, NY 27 - 30 Mar 2008 Kenise Barnes Fine Art exhibited at the Red Dot fair in New York, NY. The booth featured artwork by Joni Sternbach, Arthur Simms, and others Read more -
Digital and Video Art (DiVA) Fair
New York, NY 25 - 30 Mar 2008 Kenise Barnes Fine Art was pleased to exhibit at the inaugural Digital and Video Art Fair (DIVA) taking place in shipping containers throughout Manhattan. Kenise Barnes Fine Art container was in the heart of Chelsea Gallery District, NY and featured video projects by Lisa Dahl. Read more
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Flow Miami, Art Fair
Miami Beach, Florida 5 - 7 Dec 2007 Kenise Barnes Fine Art was pleased to present artwork at the art fair Flow in Miami. during the art fair week of Art Basel Miami. The booth featured artwork by Lucas Monacco, Randy Ford, Joni Sternbach and others. Read more -
Flow Miami, Art Fair
Miami Beach, Florida 6 - 10 Dec 2006 Kenise Barnes Fine Art was pleased to present artwork at the art fair Flow in Miami. during the art fair week of Art Basel Miami. Artwork included gallery artists Mary Judge, Margaret Lanzetta, and Tricia Wright. Read more -
Affordable Art Fair 2005
Pier 92, New York, NY 31 Oct - 7 Nov 2005 Kenise Barnes Fine Art exhibited at the Affordable Art Fair in New York in 2005. The booth featured artwork by Jullian Jackson, Margaret Lanzetta, Heather Hobler, Gregory Hennen, Andrea Kantrowitz, Mary Henderson, Joanne Matter and Lucy Fradkin. Read more
