AAPL: Realism on the Hudson

Brian McClear | AAPL: Realism on the Hudson

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I’m honored to have a painting accepted to the American Artist’s Professional League’s Realism on the Hudson Exhibition.

Exhibition: Saturday, March 2 – Sunday, April 14, 2024
Reception: Saturday, March 2 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Gallery Hours: Sat-Sun, 1-5 PM 
Location: The Howland Cultural Center | 477 Main Street | Beacon, NY

American Artists Professional League returns to the historic Howland Cultural Center in Beacon, NY, on display from March 2 through April 14, 2024. 

Held in a 19th century library nestled in the quaint town of Beacon, in the heart of the Hudson River Valley, “Realism on the Hudson” is a small works show, celebrating the timeless beauty of traditional realism. Visit the carefully curated exhibit featuring an array of contemporary realist paintings and drawings that range from landscapes and still lifes, to figurative compositions.

The exhibition aims to make accessible contemporary art, encouraging collectors to take home their purchases immediately, with a diverse collection of modestly sized masterpieces.

The Opening & Awards Reception, Saturday afternoon, 2 March, is open to all, inviting collectors and art lovers to connect with the attending artists on a personal level. The ambiance within the historic space enhances artistic conversations and shared appreciation for the creative spirit, with natural light filtering through vintage windows and casting a warm glow upon the artwork.

All artwork is for sale at the show and online during the show dates in the AAPLinc.org/artwork-store. The show is on display on two floors of the Howland Cultural Center’s Northcutt Hall Gallery.


Locks & Bagels 12″ x 12″ Oil on Canvas

Accepted Artists

Nancy Allen • Carol Ashton-Hergenhan • Del-Bourree Bach • Jon Bandish • Sue Barrasi • Brenda Bechtel • Jessica Bell • Linda Boisvert-DeStefanis • Karen Burns • Mary Chandler • Stephanie Cook • Erin Cordle • Joye DeGoede •Carol Devereaux • Joseph •Dunn • Gary Eckhart • Joel Edwards • Cindy Edzenga • Susan Fogel • Christopher Forrest • Deborah Gersony • Katherine Grossfeld • John Guiseppi • Jim Hallenbeck • Leah Henry • Katherine Irish • Karen Israel • JuliAnne Jonker • Jodie Kain • Aki Kano • Debra Keirce • Susan Klinger • Cindy Kopenhafer • Catherine Kuzma • Shuang Li • Zhi Li • Dorothy Lorenze • Katrina Lubbecke • Gayle Madeira • Sherry Mason • Janis Mattson • Brian McClear • Christopher Mooney • Victor Mordasov • Elizabeth Morgan • Robert Mullen •Harry Neely • Chong Sun Oh • Sasha Phillips • Gail Postal • Leslie Pratt-Thomas • Cher Pruys • Jessie Rasche • Arlene Robbins • Nancy Romanovsky • Andy Ross • John Salozzo • J Elaine Senack • Margret Short • Joel Sobelson • Fang Sullivan • Duke Windsor • Rosanne Wolfe

The Howland Cultural Center is in Beacon, about 60 miles north of New York City, and has gained a reputation as an artsy community, attracting artists, collectors, musicians, and visitors from all over the world.  Beacon has numerous galleries, studios, and art events throughout the year.