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 …

NOAPS Best of America 2021

I very happy to announce that Drill & Ribbons has been invited to the NOAPS 31st Annual Best of America exhibition! Exhibition: Friday, September 10 – Sunday, October 9, 2021 Awards Presentation: Monday, October 10 | 12:30pm Location: Dana Gallery | 246 North Higgins Avenue | Missoula, MT Celebrating its 31st “Best of America” National Juried Exhibition, the National Oil & Acrylic Painters’ Society (NOAPS) invites oil and acrylic painters from all across North America …

New Britain Museum of American Art

Brian McClear | NBMAA Nor'Easter 2021

I’m thrilled to announce that Riki is included in the New Britain Museum of American Art’s 51st Annual Nor’Easter exhibition! Exhibition: Thursday, August 12 – Saturday, August 29, 2021 Location: New Britain Museum of American Art | 56 Lexington Street. | New Britain, CT Hours: Wednesday-Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Thursday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. The Nor’Easter annual juried exhibition is the New Britain Museum of American Art’s opportunity to …

WHAL Saltbox Gallery: Solo Show

Brian McClear | WHAL Saltbox Gallery: Selected Works

I’m very excited to announce a solo exhibit of selected works at the West Hartford Art League’s Saltbox Gallery. Exhibition: Thursday, June 3 – Saturday, June 27, 2021 Location: WHAL Saltbox Gallery |37 Buena Vista Rd | West Hartford, CT Hours: Thursday – Sunday 1-4 pm My painting “Water & Melon” was named the 2020 CT+6 Best of Show winner. As a result of that unexpected honor, I have a wonderful opportunity for …

30th Annual National Juried Exhibition

Brian McClear | OPA 30th Annual National Juried Exhibition of Traditional Oils

I’m thrilled to announce that Alarm Bell is included in Oil Painters of America’s 30th Annual National Juried Exhibition of Traditional Oils! Exhibition: Friday, April 9 – Saturday, May 16, 2021 Location: California Center for the Arts | 340 N. Escondido Blvd. | Escondido, CA Opening Reception: Friday, April 9, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Oil Painters of America 30th National Exhibition will be held at the …