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 …

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 …