OPA: Online Showcase Spring 2022

Brian McClear | OPA Spring Online Showcase 2022

I’m very honored to have “2B or Not” awarded 2nd place in the Oil Painters of America 2022 Spring Online Showcase. Exhibition: May 15th, 2022 — Ongoing Awards Announcement: May 15th, 2022 Location: View Spring Online Showcase Entries A very special thanks to jurist Susan Blackwood, Signature member OPA. 2B or NOT 48″ x 48″ Oil on Canvas

Juxtapositions, Portraits & Puns

Brian McClear | Five Points Annex: Juxtapositions, Portraits and Puns

I’m very pleased to announce an exhibition of paintings at Five Points Annex Gallery. Exhibition: Wednesday, July 20 – Sunday, July 31, 2022 Location: The Five Points Annex Gallery | 17 Water Street | Torrington, CT Hours:  Tuesday & Wednesdays 1:00 – 5:00 Fridays & Saturdays 1:00 – 8:00 Saturdays & Sundays 1:00 – 5:00 Juxtaposition, Portraits & Puns presents a sampling from two …

ALOFFT GALLERY: Grand Opening

I’m very excited to have a selection of paintings represented at the grand opening of Alofft Gallery — Litchfield County’s newest contemporary art gallery. Grand Opening: June 18, 2022 at 11am – 5pm Location: Alofft Gallery | 41 West Street, Litchfield CT 06759 From Alofft Gallery: We are so excited to be joining Litchfield’s venerated art community. As the region’s newest …

LAA: Expanding Visions

Drill and Ribbon by Brian McClear

I am very honored to have “Drill & Ribbons” accepted for Lyme Art Association’s Expanded Visions exhibition. A  juried exhibition on view April 15 – June 2, 2022. Exhibition: April 15 – June 2, 2022 Artist Reception & Awards: Saturday, April 23 from 5 – 7 pm Location: Lyme Art Association | 90 Lyme StreetOld Lyme , CT06371 USA Visitors of all ages will enjoy Expanding …

Seven Bridges Foundation Museum

Brian McClear | Seven Bridges Foundation Collection

I’m extremely honored to have my painting Water & Melon join the permanent collection at the Seven Bridges Foundation Museum in Greenwich Connecticut. Seven Bridges Foundation houses a unique collection of modernist and figurative paintings, glass art, sculpture and photography in a beautiful country estate setting. The landscaped grounds, woodlands and waterways are manicured just enough to enhance the sculpture, yet …

NOAPS Best of America 2021

I very happy to announce that Drill & Ribbons has been invited to the NOAPS 31st Annual Best of America exhibition! Exhibition: Friday, September 10 – Sunday, October 9, 2021 Awards Presentation: Monday, October 10 | 12:30pm Location: Dana Gallery | 246 North Higgins Avenue | Missoula, MT Celebrating its 31st “Best of America” National Juried Exhibition, the National Oil & Acrylic Painters’ Society (NOAPS) invites oil and acrylic painters from all across North America …

WHAL Saltbox Gallery: Solo Show

Brian McClear | WHAL Saltbox Gallery: Selected Works

I’m very excited to announce a solo exhibit of selected works at the West Hartford Art League’s Saltbox Gallery. Exhibition: Thursday, June 3 – Saturday, June 27, 2021 Location: WHAL Saltbox Gallery |37 Buena Vista Rd | West Hartford, CT Hours: Thursday – Sunday 1-4 pm My painting “Water & Melon” was named the 2020 CT+6 Best of Show winner. As a result of that unexpected honor, I have a wonderful opportunity for …

30th Annual National Juried Exhibition

Brian McClear | OPA 30th Annual National Juried Exhibition of Traditional Oils

I’m thrilled to announce that Alarm Bell is included in Oil Painters of America’s 30th Annual National Juried Exhibition of Traditional Oils! Exhibition: Friday, April 9 – Saturday, May 16, 2021 Location: California Center for the Arts | 340 N. Escondido Blvd. | Escondido, CA Opening Reception: Friday, April 9, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Oil Painters of America 30th National Exhibition will be held at the …

Salmagundi Club: 136th Annual Exhibit

Brian McClear | Salmagundi Club 136th Exhibition

I’m honored to have a painting accepted to the Salmagundi Club’s 136th Annual Members Exhibition. The “Annual Exhibition” showcases its club members’ finest works of art in all media – oil, watercolor, pastel, graphics, sculpture, photography and mixed media. Exhibition: Tuesday, October 20 – Friday, November 6, 2020 Gallery Hours: Tue-Fri, 1-6 PM | Sat-Sun, 1-5 PM (Closed Mondays)  Location: The Salmagundi Club |Forty-Seven Fifth Avenue @ Twelfth Street | New …

Five Points Annex: Beyond Surface

I’m very pleased to announce an exhibition of paintings at Five Points Annex Gallery. Exhibition: Thursday, July 16 – Thursday, July 26, 2020 Location: The Five Points Annex Gallery |17 Water Street | Torrington, CT Hours: Thursday – Sunday 1-5pm Beyond Surface presents a sampling from two concurrent projects Discards & Discovery: A series of oil paintings in progress inspired by found objects, paintings where seemingly unrelated objects are paired together to emphasize an unexpected …