KENT, Conn.—The Kent Art Association is continuing its tradition of showing the best of regional high schools’ art programs as its initial show of 2026.
The tradition began with Connie Horton, an art educator and past KAA president, and for whose legacy is continued in the Connie Horton Award of Excellence for Best in Show.
As tradition is an integral part of the Kent Art Association, it’s only fitting one of the two chairs is Michael Spross, a former student of Horton’s and her successor at Millbrook High School in Millbrook, N.Y.Â
The second chair is artist Carl Chaiet.
The show opens Sunday, Feb. 15, with a reception from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and an awards ceremony at 2 p.m. The show will continue on Monday, Feb. 16, and Thursday through Sunday, Feb. 19-22, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Invited schools include Forman School, Marvelwood School, the Frederick Gunn School, the Hotchkiss School, Housatonic Valley Regional High School, Kent School, South Kent School, and Millbrook High School.
The KAA gallery located at 21 South Main St.
To make an appointment, email kentartassociation@gmail.com.