Festive in the Barns
Grateful for Your Support
We were so delighted with the Small Business Saturday support that we saw in Kent Barns last weekend and we can only hope it will continue as you consider thoughtful gifts for your loved ones. House of Books is a great place to start your shopping (by appointment), our art galleries have exceptional new contemporary art for sale, Swyft and 109 Cheese have specialty food items and gift baskets that would delight any food and wine connossieur and, never miss the opportunity to visit RT Facts, a wonder of a gallery, filled with unique treasures from around the world. Link here for a list of events and openings. Kent Barns CT Note: All galleries and shops continue to maintain social distancing protocols.
Carol Corey Fine Art
Carol Corey Fine Art is thrilled to inaugurate its new gallery space at 12 Old Barn Road in Kent Barns with its first exhibition on Saturday, Dec. 5th, "Beginning." The artists included in the show are connected in their celebration of the world around them. Dozier Bell, Dina Brodsky, David Morrison, and Eileen Murphy are each keen observers of the natural world, and their meticulous and detailed works on paper and paintings strike a poignant chord in the viewer. Elise Ansel, Andy Harper, and Emily Eveleth's lush use of paint and voluptuous subject matter are seductively engaging. And Roz Chast's brilliant interpretations of the human condition are instantly recognizable and relatable.

Gallery Hours:  Thursday - Sunday 11 am - 5:30 pm
House of Books
House of Books is now open for limited capacity in-store browsing on the weekends, and appointment browsing during the weekdays (Monday - Friday from 11am - 4:30pm). If you want to view their wonderful selection of books and gifts from home, please visit their Holiday Catalog, and note in the comments if you would like them to add festive gift wrap, free of charge! They can have any order available for you to pick up, or they can ship it direct. Click here to be transported to the digital House of Books. If you have any questions, just give them a call at 860-927-4104.
Craven Contemporary
Craven Contemporary is excited to announce the opening of its new show “Bruno Leydet” on December 12th with 14 amazing works by the Montreal based painter. This is Bruno’s first solo show in the USA. Bruno explains his work “my portraits are like tableaux vivants - they’re not scenes from everyday life but inspired by it. They are landscapes of my mood when I painted them. Often, a figure is a starting point. Patterns and juxtapositions appear almost organically. Or I have something in mind already and it happens to fit.” Hours: Sat. 11-5 pm Sun. 12-5 pm Craven Contemporary
RT Facts Design & Antiques
Kent is once again the scene for one of the largest Gingerbread Festivals in Connecticut! Feast your eyes on this amazing house designed by Brittany Hrabcsak depicting the Kent Flower Market at RT Facts. This delightful gingerbread house can be viewed in the stunning window display at RT Facts. The Kent Gingerbread Festival/Scavenger Hunt will run the month of December. Click link to shop for incredible design finds for your home at RT Facts
Kenise Barnes Fine Art
KBFA is pleased to announce a new solo exhibition featuring Jackie Battenfield: Trees Are The Poems That The Earth Writes Upon The Sky beginning November 28, 2020 - January 24, 2021. The artist will be in the Kent Barns gallery on December 5th from 4 - 6 pm. Battenfield’s paintings draw upon two natural but disparate processes: the gestural unfolding and leafing of a branching tree limb and the physical properties and behaviors of pigments. Gallery Hours: Thursday - Saturday, 11:00 - 5:30 and Sunday 12:00 - 4:00 And by appointment.
Ober Gallery
Ober Gallery is pleased to announce it's newest solo exhibition featuring art works by post-war, contemporary artist Sam Posey. The opening reception is this Saturday, December 5th from 5 - 7 pm and will run through January 5, 2021. Gallery Hours: Saturday 12-5 pm and Sunday 1-4 pm. Ober Gallery
Swyft
Don’t forget to swing by Swyft for your fresh Sunday Dinner Kit, and grab a hot, wood-fired Neapolitan style pizza for lunch. Swyft meal kits are par-cooked, and easy to finish in the oven, on the stove, or grill (instructions included). Enjoy a chef-made meal with family & friends, in your own home. Be sure to check out Swyft Shop for incredible GIFT BASKET IDEAS for the holidays. 1-860-592-0404
109 Cheese Market
Incredible catered platters, specialty food items, wine and so much more are waiting for you at 109 Cheese Market! Curbside pick up in Kent Barns is available Thursday through Sunday or complimentary delivery to Kent, South Kent, New Preston, Brookfield, New Milford, New Fairfield, Sherman, Warren and Wassaic and, all areas in between.

Click link below to order. If you have questions, call the Ridgefield store 203-438-5757 109 Cheese Market