About Us :

Kenise Barnes Fine Art was founded in 1994 on the belief that art is essential. We are a gallery and consulting firm that represents emerging and mid-career investment-quality artists.  Our program includes over thirty artists working in a variety of mediums. The gallery mounts seven exhibitions annually, and participates in art fairs in Miami, Santa Fe and New York.

Director and owner Kenise Barnes has degrees in Painting and in Women's Studies.  She gained early experience as the Specialist in Charge of Contemporary Art at Christie's East, a division of Christie, Manson and Woods International. With more that 20 years experience in the arts, Kenise is a frequent guest curator, speaker and advisor.

Our client list includes the New York University Langone Medical Center, Bank of America Art Program, Pfizer Corporation, Citibank Art Advisory, Vicente Wolf Associates, and numerous museums and private collectors.