Salmagundi Club: Figuratively Speaking

I’m honored to have a painting accepted to the Salmagundi Club’s “Figuratively Speaking” exhibition. A juried exhibition of figurative work and the human form in all of its permutations: Portraiture, Clothed, Nude; focusing on the human form and/or face. Exhibition: Tuesday, February 19 – Thursday, March 7, 2019 Artist Reception & Awards: Thursday, February 28 | 6 pm-9 pm Location: The Salmagundi Club |Forty-Seven Fifth Avenue @ Twelfth Street …

Five Points Gallery: Small Works

Brian McClear | Five Point Gallery: Small Works

I’m very happy to have a painting accepted to Five Points Gallery’s “Small Works” exhibition. A juried exhibition of works 12 inches and under. I usually work fairly large, so this was a very interesting change of pace. Exhibition: Friday, February 1 – Saturday, February 23, 2019 Artist Reception & Awards: Friday, February 1 | 6 pm-8:30 pm Location: Five Points Annex Gallery |17 Water Street, Torrington, CT 06790 I am very excited for the opportunity to …

Lyme Art Association: First Impressions

I am very happy to have 3 paintings accepted for Lyme Art Association’s “First Impressions”. A juried exhibition of Associate and Newly Elected Artists. Exhibition: Friday, January 18 – Friday, March 1, 2019 Artist Reception & Awards: Sunday, January 11 | 2 pm-4 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 artists …

Selected Works: Bin 228

Brian McClear | Selected works Bin 228

I’m very happy to have the opportunity to share paintings from the Discards & Discovery series at Bin228 Panini & Wine Bar in Hartford, CT. November 11 – January 13. Bin 228 Panini & Wine Bar 228 Pearl Street Hartford, CT 06103 Stop by for delicious food and a great wine list — In the heart of downtown Hartford, Bin228 is conveniently located to the …

Fusion Art: Figures & Faces

Brian McClear | Fusion Art's 4th Annual Figures and Faces Exhibition

What a wonderful surprise to have “Cheryl” selected as best in show in Fusion Art’s 4th Annual Figures and Faces Exhibition. November 2018. I’m very honored to be included alongside a wonderful group of artists. Thank you Fusion Art for this wonderful opportunity! — AND, thanks again Cheryl for your generosity posing and participating in the Ink & Oil series! Excerpt from Fusion …

WAUSAU Museum: 2nd ANJE

I’m thrilled to have “Melon Clamp” accepted to the Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art’s 2nd annual national juried exhibition. October 2nd – December 29th. 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. This year’s juror, Frank Bernarducci, a longtime 57th street art dealer …

Farmington Museum: Nat. Exhibition

Brian McClear | Farmington Museum: Gateway to Imagination

I’m very happy to have “Cheryl” accepted to the Farmington Museum’s upcoming “Gateway to Imagination” exhibition.  September 24th – December 1st. This annual national juried art show is held at the Farmington Museum. The show features a variety of artwork paintings, watercolor, sculptures, photographs and mixed media. This annual show attracts fine artists from across the country and will feature approximately 100 works, including paintings, watercolors, …

Cincinnati Art Club: ViewPoint 50

I’m thrilled to have “Sarah” included in the Cincinnati Art Club’s upcoming “ViewPoint 50” exhibition.  September 14th – October 13th. ViewPoint, the Cincinnati Art Club’s National Juried Fine Art Competition, is now celebrating 50 consecutive years of exhibiting some local, regional and national artists who are at the top in their respective fields. Last year, ViewPoint received over 300 entries nationwide. A special thanks to …

Target Gallery: Juxtaposed

Brian McClear | Target Gallery: Juxtaposed

I’m very happy to have work included in Target Gallery’s upcoming “Juxtaposed” exhibition.  Saturday, September 8 – Wednesday, October 21. Target Gallery Target Gallery’s “Juxtaposed” is a group exhibition focusing on the contradictory or conflicting. Whether it be through the use of mixed media or the themes represented, the work itself should be at odds with two or more juxtaposing concepts. Target Gallery is the contemporary …

Noah Webster Gallery: Beyond Surface

Brian McClear | Noah Webster Gallery: Beyond Surface

I’m happy to have the opportunity to share work from 2 concurrent projects at West Hartford’s Noah Webster Gallery. A sampling of work will be on view Wednesday, June 2 – July 31. “Beyond Surface” brings together two projects, one featuring oil paintings of found objects and and oil portraits of people who use tattoos to express themselves. Both series of paintings challenge …