Character Development at Attleboro

Brian McClear | Character Development: Attleboro Arts Museum

I’m excited to have been invited to participate in such a unique exhibition opportunity at the Attleboro Arts Museum. February 15 – 29, 2020. Character Development features portraits from Attleboro Arts Museum’s permanent collection alongside contemporary portraits they inspire. Each participating Character Development artist has chosen one portrait from a subset of the Museum’s permanent collection. The goal for the artist is to …

9 for 19 at First Street Gallery

Brian McClear | 9 for 19 First Street Gallery

I’m thrilled to have been selected to participate in the 9 for 19 exhibition at the First Street Gallery in New York. January 7 – 25, 2020. 9 for 19 features the work of 9 selected artists for 19 days in January. The artists encompass a broad spectrum of contemporary practice from painting and mixed media to sculpture and photography. Exhibition: Tuesday, …

Selected works at Tisane Euro Asian Cafe

Brian McClear | Selected Works: Tisane's

It’s great having the opportunity to exhibit work at Tisane’s where we’ve enjoyed great coffee, food and spent countless Sundays with their fantastic brunch. Exhibition: Monday, December 30 – Monday, January 28, 2020 Opening Reception: Date and time to come Location: Tisane’s |537 Farmington Ave, Hartford CT, 06105 The 14 paintings on display present a sampling from two concurrent projects— Ink & Oil: a series of portraits that explore …

MIXMASTER @ The MATT 2020

Brian McClear | MIXMASTER @ The MATT 2020

I’m very happy to have Chalk and Chambers selected for the Mattatuck Museum Museum of Art’s Mixmaster exhibition. January 12 – February 23, 2020. MIXMASTER is an exhibition that seeks to discover and recognize the talents of artists working in New England and the Tri-State region. Initiated to support and recognize contemporary art, MIXMASTER provides an opportunity for established and emerging …

The Newport Annual 2020

Brian McClear | Newport Art Museum 2020

I’m very excited to have 2 paintings accepted to the Newport Art Museum 2020 Annual exhibition. January 25, 2020 – April 26, 2020. For over 30 years, the Newport Annual Members’ Juried Exhibition has been a highly anticipated event by artists, curators and collectors in Rhode Island and beyond. This year, the Newport Art Museum is excited to expand the entry to artists throughout New …

WAUSAU Museum: 3rd ANJE

Brian McClear | Wausau Contemporary Art Museum: ANJE 3rd

I’m thrilled to have “Drill & Ribbon” accepted to the Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art’s 3rd annual national juried exhibition. October 8th – December 28th. This annual national juried exhibition is held at the Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art. This is an open themed show that attracts artists from across the country and will feature approximately 60 works. Artists working in any and all styles from abstract to …

Lyme Art Association: Fresh Expressions

Brian McClear | Lyme Arts Association: Fresh Expressions

I am very honored to have a painting accepted for Lyme Art Association’s Fresh Expressions Exhibit. A  juried exhibition on view Friday, August 9 – Friday, September 20. Exhibition: August 9, 2019 – September 20, 2019 Artist Reception & Awards: Friday, August 16th  |  5 – 7 pm Location: Lyme Art Association | 90 Lyme StreetOld Lyme , CT06371 USA I am very grateful for the opportunity to have work shown with such an impressive group of …

Thank You: ArtWalk Opening Night

Brian McClear | ArtWalk: Opening Night Beyond Surface

Many thanks to everyone who came out to the opening reception of Beyond Surface Friday night. Your friendship and support makes it all worthwhile! Check the pictures below. Exhibition: May 17, 2019 – July 29, 2019 Opening Reception: Friday, May 17th  |  5:30 – 7:30 pm Artist’s Talk: Thursday, June 6th  |  6:00 – 7:00pm Location: The ArtWalk  | 500 Main Street. | Hartford | CT | 02703   Opening Night: Beyond Surface, Friday May 17th In …

Attleboro Arts Museum: Opposites

Brian McClear | Attleboro Arts Museum: Explorations

I am very honored to have a painting accepted for Attleboro Art Museum’s Opposites exhibition. A national juried themed exhibition on view Wednesday, June 12 – Thursday, July 12. Exhibition: June 12, 2019 – July 12, 2019 Artist Reception & Awards: Saturday, June 15th  |  2 – 4 pm Location: The Attleboro Arts Museum | 86 Park St. | Attleboro | MA | 02703 The Explorations exhibition will be held at the Attleboro Arts Museum. The national juried exhibition was open …

Lyme Art Association: Explorations

Brian McClear | Lyme Art Association: Explorations

I’m honored to have a painting accepted to the Lyme Art Association’s “Explorations” exhibition. A juried exhibition that invites artists to make thought-provoking artworks that employ diverse materials, methods, concepts and subjects in ways that expand their artmaking practices and engage in a broader cultural dialogue. With no theme or restrictions, all approaches, from conceptual, process-based and abstract to image-based, narrative and figurative were considered. Exhibition: March …