Fusion Art: Figures & Faces

Brian McClear | Fusion Art's 4th Annual Figures and Faces Exhibition

What a wonderful surprise to have “Cheryl” selected as best in show in Fusion Art’s 4th Annual Figures and Faces Exhibition. November 2018. I’m very honored to be included alongside a wonderful group of artists. Thank you Fusion Art for this wonderful opportunity! — AND, thanks again Cheryl for your generosity posing and participating in the Ink & Oil series! Excerpt from Fusion …

WAUSAU Museum: 2nd ANJE

I’m thrilled to have “Melon Clamp” accepted to the Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art’s 2nd annual national juried exhibition. October 2nd – December 29th. 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. This year’s juror, Frank Bernarducci, a longtime 57th street art dealer …

Farmington Museum: Nat. Exhibition

Brian McClear | Farmington Museum: Gateway to Imagination

I’m very happy to have “Cheryl” accepted to the Farmington Museum’s upcoming “Gateway to Imagination” exhibition.  September 24th – December 1st. This annual national juried art show is held at the Farmington Museum. The show features a variety of artwork paintings, watercolor, sculptures, photographs and mixed media. This annual show attracts fine artists from across the country and will feature approximately 100 works, including paintings, watercolors, …

Cincinnati Art Club: ViewPoint 50

I’m thrilled to have “Sarah” included in the Cincinnati Art Club’s upcoming “ViewPoint 50” exhibition.  September 14th – October 13th. ViewPoint, the Cincinnati Art Club’s National Juried Fine Art Competition, is now celebrating 50 consecutive years of exhibiting some local, regional and national artists who are at the top in their respective fields. Last year, ViewPoint received over 300 entries nationwide. A special thanks to …

Target Gallery: Juxtaposed

Brian McClear | Target Gallery: Juxtaposed

I’m very happy to have work included in Target Gallery’s upcoming “Juxtaposed” exhibition.  Saturday, September 8 – Wednesday, October 21. Target Gallery Target Gallery’s “Juxtaposed” is a group exhibition focusing on the contradictory or conflicting. Whether it be through the use of mixed media or the themes represented, the work itself should be at odds with two or more juxtaposing concepts. Target Gallery is the contemporary …

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 …