AAPL: 94th Grand National Exhibition

Brian McClear | AAPL 94th Grand National Exhibition

I’m very honored to have “Hand of the Father” selected for exhibition in the American Artists Professional League’s (AAPL) 94th consecutive Grand National Exhibition at the Salmagundi Club of New York. Exhibition: Monday, November 7 – Friday, November 18, 2022 Artist Reception & Awards: Saturday, November 12, 2022, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Location: The Salmagundi Club |Forty-Seven Fifth Avenue @ …

8th Circle Quarterly Arts Review

Brian McClear | Circle Arts 8th Quarterly Review

I’m very honored to learn that two paintings have been selected for the 8th issue of Circle Quarterly Art Review. Foreward (excerpt)The 8th issue of Circle Quarterly Art Review includes 92 visual artists from around the globe working in a variety of styles and disciplines. When selecting the artworks for the pages of this issue, my goal was to provide …

OPA: Online Showcase Spring 2022

Brian McClear | OPA Spring Online Showcase 2022

I’m very honored to have “2B or Not” awarded 2nd place in the Oil Painters of America 2022 Spring Online Showcase. Exhibition: May 15th, 2022 — Ongoing Awards Announcement: May 15th, 2022 Location: View Spring Online Showcase Entries A very special thanks to jurist Susan Blackwood, Signature member OPA. 2B or NOT 48″ x 48″ Oil on Canvas

Juxtapositions, Portraits & Puns

Brian McClear | Five Points Annex: Juxtapositions, Portraits and Puns

I’m very pleased to announce an exhibition of paintings at Five Points Annex Gallery. Exhibition: Wednesday, July 20 – Sunday, July 31, 2022 Location: The Five Points Annex Gallery | 17 Water Street | Torrington, CT Hours:  Tuesday & Wednesdays 1:00 – 5:00 Fridays & Saturdays 1:00 – 8:00 Saturdays & Sundays 1:00 – 5:00 Juxtaposition, Portraits & Puns presents a sampling from two …

ALOFFT GALLERY: Grand Opening

I’m very excited to have a selection of paintings represented at the grand opening of Alofft Gallery — Litchfield County’s newest contemporary art gallery. Grand Opening: June 18, 2022 at 11am – 5pm Location: Alofft Gallery | 41 West Street, Litchfield CT 06759 From Alofft Gallery: We are so excited to be joining Litchfield’s venerated art community. As the region’s newest …

LAA: Expanding Visions

Drill and Ribbon by Brian McClear

I am very honored to have “Drill & Ribbons” accepted for Lyme Art Association’s Expanded Visions exhibition. A  juried exhibition on view April 15 – June 2, 2022. Exhibition: April 15 – June 2, 2022 Artist Reception & Awards: Saturday, April 23 from 5 – 7 pm Location: Lyme Art Association | 90 Lyme StreetOld Lyme , CT06371 USA Visitors of all ages will enjoy Expanding …

AAPL: 93rd Grand National Exhibition

I’m very honored to have Riki awarded “Best of Show” in the American Artists Professional League’s (AAPL) 93rd consecutive Grand National Exhibition at the Salmagundi Club of New York. The in-person Exhibition and virtual show honors the finest in representational and traditional realism art. Exhibition: Monday, November 8 – Friday, November 19, 2021 Artist Reception & Awards: Tuesday, November 9th Location: The Salmagundi Club |Forty-Seven Fifth Avenue …

Lyme Art Association: Hello Yellow

I am very honored to have “2B or Not” accepted for Lyme Art Association’s Hello Yellow. A  juried exhibition on view September 24 – November 11, 2021. Exhibition: September 24 – November 11, 2021 Artist Reception & Awards: TBD Location: Lyme Art Association | 90 Lyme StreetOld Lyme , CT06371 USA I am thrilled for the opportunity to be back at Lyme Art Association’s historic gallery space and have work exhibited alongside such an impressive group of artists. The …

Seven Bridges Foundation Museum

Brian McClear | Seven Bridges Foundation Collection

I’m extremely honored to have my painting Water & Melon join the permanent collection at the Seven Bridges Foundation Museum in Greenwich Connecticut. Seven Bridges Foundation houses a unique collection of modernist and figurative paintings, glass art, sculpture and photography in a beautiful country estate setting. The landscaped grounds, woodlands and waterways are manicured just enough to enhance the sculpture, yet …

CT+6 Regional Juried Exhibition

I’m extremely honored to have two paintings included in the 2021 CT+6 juried exhibition! Exhibition: Tuesday, September 16 – October 10, 2021 Location: West Hartford Art League | 37 Buena Vista Rd. West Hartford, CT Awards Ceremony: Sunday, September 19 at 2:30pm CT+6 exhibition is juried regional exhibition of 70 works selected from nearly 500 submissions from artists in Connecticut, New York, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont and …