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KENT—The Kent Art Association will mount a retrospective show presenting the life works of Werner Kappes of New Preston, a former commercial artist in Manhattan, and the works of the late artist/illustrator Frank Habbas of Washington, Conn.

A fashion sketch by the late Kermit Adler. A selection of his works will be included in an upcoming exhibition at the Kent Art Association. Photo contributed

The exhibition that will run from Friday, Nov. 8, through Dec. 7. An opening reception will be held Nov. 8 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Also on display will be a collection of fashion illustrations by the late Kermit Adler on loan from Jeanne McRoberts.

A former Lord & Taylor creative director, Adler created many illustrations for the Barn Shop ads in Kent.

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