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 …

Attleboro Arts Museum: 8 Visions

Brian McClear | Attleboro 8 Visions

I am very honored to have been accepted for Attleboro Art Museum’s 8 Visions exhibition. An annual group show spotlighting 8 member artists on view Wednesday, August 1 – Thursday, August 30. Attleboro Arts Museum: 8 Visions Since 2002, the museum has presented a late summer “Visions” group exhibition featuring the work of eight member artists. Over 50 artists applied to be considered for this year’s show. …

Lyme Art Association: A Show in 4 Acts

Brian McClear | Lyme Art Association

I am honored to have 3 paintings accepted for Lyme Art Association’s “A Show in Four Acts”. Four new exhibitions, each with a different theme, on view Friday, March 9 – Friday, April 2o in LAA’s beautiful historic galleries. Lyme Art Association: An Exhibition in Four Acts Opening Reception Sunday, March 18,  from 2pm – 4pm. Interiors/Exteriors Life on Hold …

Mattatuck Museum | Mixmaster 2018

Brian McClear | Mattatuck Museum

I’m very happy to have my painting Avocado and  Rivets selected for the MIXMASTER 2018 juried exhibition at the Mattatuck Museum Sunday, February 11–Sunday, March 18, 2018. About MIXMASTER: (From the Mattatuck Museum release) MIXMASTER is an exhibition that seeks to discover and recognize the talents of artists working in New England and the Tri-State region. Initiated to support and recognize contemporary art, …

Five Points Gallery | Group Exhibition

Brian McClear | Five Points Gallery

I’m very happy and honored to have three paintings selected for the Still Life — Untethered exhibition at the stunning Five Points Gallery Jan. 18 –  Feb. 24. The Five Points Gallery Located in a historic downtown building in Torrington CT, Five Points Gallery (FPG) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit contemporary art gallery showcasing professional regional, national and international visual artists. The gallery presents …

ArtWalk | Solo Exhibition

Brian McClear | ArtWalk

I’m extremely honored to have been selected for an exhibition on the ArtWalk at Hartford Public Library in 2019. With over a 150 feet of wall space to plan for — 2018 looks to be a very productive year! More about the ArtWalk: ArtWalk at Hartford Public Library offers one of the largest and most stunning exhibition spaces in greater Hartford …

Attleboro Arts Museum | Group Exhibition

Brian McClear | Attleboro Arts Museum

I’m happy to have 2 paintings on display at the Attleboro Arts Museum for their annual members show through February 1st, 2018. The Attleboro Arts Museum typically hosts 8 exhibitions and over 40 events per year and is located at 86 Park Street, Attleboro, Massachusetts, 02703 | 508.222.2644. The Sun Chronicle previews the 2017 Members’ Exhibition: ATTLEBORO — The Attleboro Arts Museum, …

Upward Hartford | Group Exhibition

Brian McClear | Upward Hartford

I’m happy to announce that I’ve been invited to show six paintings at Upward Hartford during the month of November, alongside three other artists including Don Carter and six pieces from his Audubon 2.0 project!  Upward Hartford is Hartford’s newest co-working space and innovation hub at 20 Church Street, Hartford (aka the “stilts” building). Exhibiting Artists: – Brian McClear – Sarah Preissler – Christine Chaise …

Fusion Art’s Artist Spotlight

Brian McClear | Name Fusion Arts Featured Artist

I’m very happy to announce that I’ve been selected as Fusion Art’s Spotlight Artist for the month of September. Please find an excerpt from their press release below. Brian McClear Wins Fusion Art’s Artist Spotlight Solo Art Exhibition FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Palm Springs, CA) Fusion Art is pleased to announce that Brian McClear has been awarded an Artist Spotlight Solo Art …

Cooperstown Art Association

I am very pleased to have a painting accepted for inclusion in the 82nd Annual National Juried Art Exhibition of the Cooperstown Art Association. July 14 – August 18. A special thanks to jurist Larry Brown for selecting my painting Fossil & Flower, 30″x 30″ oil on canvas. The Cooperstown Art Association Galleries are located on two spacious floors at 22 …