Past Exhibition

“The Art of Fashion”
1990’s Illustrations by Kermit Adler

Art Show February 23rd - March 27th, 2024

The Sherman Library is pleased to announce a new show:“The Art of Fashion” – 1990’s Illustrations by Kermit Adler (1927 – 2008).  A former Lord & Taylor Creative Director, Adler created many illustrations for the Barn Shop ads in Kent, Ct.   Sherman resident Jeanne McRoberts, who owned the clothing shop, hired him to create these marvelous illustrations. 

Born in New York City, Adler graduated from the High School of Music and Arts and then Parsons School of Design and also attended Mexico’s Escuela de Bellas Artes. He began his career at Lord & Taylor and also worked at Saks Fifth Avenue and designed for NEW YORK CUE magazine. Adler was also a watercolor painter, exhibiting in one-man and group shows