93rd Annual National Exhibition: HVAA

Brian McClear | 93rd Annual HVAA Exhibition

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I’m thrilled to be included in the Hudson Valley Art Association’s 93rd Annual National Juried Exhibition from June 5th – July 17th.

Exhibition: June 5, 2026 – July 17, 2026
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 13 from 5 – 7 pm
Location: Lyme Art Association | 90 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT

Hudson Valley Art Association’s 93rd Annual National Juried Exhibition runs concurrently with A Connecticut History is the Hudson Valley Art Association (HVAA)’s 93rd Annual National Juried Exhibition. This show aims to preserve and encourage the knowledge, craftsmanship and respect for form, color and design, which are distinguishing elements in fine art painting and sculpture. HVAA’s annual exhibition at LAA includes oils, aqua media, pastels, graphics, and sculpture.

Shake, Rattle & Roll by Brian McClear

Shake, Rattle & Roll 30×40″ oil/canvas

What is The Hudson Valley Art Association? The Hudson Valley Art Association (HVAA) was founded in 1928 by artists of the Hudson Valley Region in the studio of Jasper Cropsey (1823-1900), one of the most celebrated American landscape artists of the Hudson River School.

For many years the Association functioned as a local art society. Later it became regional – drawing exhibitors from the New England States, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania – growing in strength and importance until it is now a national non-profit organization.

No forms of distorted artwork are accepted by the Hudson Valley Art Association at their exhibitions. It is the aim of the Association to preserve and encourage the character, knowledge, craftsmanship and respect for natural form, color and design which distinguish fine painting and sculpture.

HVAA holds an annual exhibition of oils, aqua media, pastels, graphics and sculpture in the exhibition galleries of invitational associations. The show is open to non-members as well as members. Awards totaling more than $23,000 are given for meritorious works. All proceeds from entry fees are applied toward the cost of the exhibition. Any deficit is paid from membership dues. Many long hours are spent in preparation for a show that has gained wide recognition for both artists and laymen.