AAPL Visions: the Carriage Barn

Brian McClear | AAPL: Visions Exhibition

I’m very pleased to share that two of my paintings, Shake, Rattle & Roll and Damian, have been accepted into Visions: AAPL at the Carriage Barn, a juried exhibition presented by the American Artists Professional League. Exhibition: April 19 – Mayr 8, 2026Opening Reception & Awards: Sunday, April 19, from 3-5 pmLocation: Carriage Barn Arts Center | 681 South Ave, New Canaan, CT …

Lyme Art Association: A Show in 5 Acts

Brian McClear | 5 Acts: Lyme Art Association

I am honored to have 3 paintings juried into Lyme Art Association’s “A Show in Five Acts”. Five art exhibitions, each with a different theme, on view Friday, February 27 – Friday, April 10 in LAA’s beautiful historic galleries. Exhibition: February 27 – April 10, 2026Opening Reception & Awards: Sunday, March 1 from 2-4 pmLocation: Lyme Art Association | 90 Lyme StreetOld Lyme, CT06371 USA Stillness: A …

AAPL: 97th Grand National Exhibition

Brian McClear | AAPL 97th Grand National Exhibition

I’m thrilled to have “Hoon” selected for exhibition in the American Artists Professional League’s (AAPL) 97th consecutive Grand National Exhibition at the Salmagundi Club of New York. Exhibition: Friday, November 18 – December 6, 2025 Artist Reception & Awards: Friday, November 18, 2025 5-7:30 pm Location: The Salmagundi Club |Forty-Seven Fifth Avenue @ Twelfth Street | New York, NY The American …

AAPL: 96th Grand National Exhibition

Brian McClear | AAPL 96th Grand National Exhibition

I’m thrilled to have “Ideas in Waiting” selected for exhibition in the American Artists Professional League’s (AAPL) 96th consecutive Grand National Exhibition at the Salmagundi Club of New York. Exhibition: Friday, October 28 – November 15, 2024 Artist Reception & Awards: Friday, November 1, 2024 5-7:30 pm Location: The Salmagundi Club |Forty-Seven Fifth Avenue @ Twelfth Street | New York, NY …

Gallery 263: FACE

Brian McClear | Gallery 263 | FACE

I’m honored to have Riki selected for inclusion in a nationa group exhibition at Gallery 263 in Cambridge Massachusetts. The in-person Exhibition and virtual show honors the finest in representational and traditional realism art. Exhibition: Feb 15 – Mar 16, 2024 Artist Reception: Feb 23rd,  6 – 9 Location: Gallery 263 | 263 Pearl Street, Cambridge MA Face is a …

Ink & Oil

Brian McClear exhibiting at Barnes-Franklin Gallery

I’m very pleased to announce an exhibition of portraits at Tunxis Community College’s beautiful Barnes Franklin Gallery. Exhibition: November 9th – December 7th, 2023Opening Reception: Thursday, November 16th – 5 pm – 7 pmLocation: Barnes-Franklin Gallery | 271 Scott Swamp RoadFarmington, CT INK & OIL  Once relegated to sailors, combat veterans, and the counter culture, tattoos have become ubiquitous. Whether …

Gotham Meets Bantam

Brian McClear exhibiting at Gotham Meets Bantam

I’m very pleased to announce that I’ve been invited to exhibit alongside an amazing group of artists at the brand new Forbes Rudnick Gallery located at 38 Bantam Lake Rd., Bantam CT. Exhibition: Saturday, July 15th – Sunday, August 26th, 2023Opening Reception: Saturday, July 15th – 6 pm – 8 pmLocation: Forbes Rudnick Gallery  | 38 Bantam Lake Rd., Bantam …

American Art Collector: June, 2023

Brian McClear | American Art Collector, June, 2023

I am excited to announce that my upcoming solo show, titled “Double Takes,” has been featured in the June issue of American Art Collector magazine. The exhibition will take place at the stunning Alofft Gallery in Litchfield, CT, and will be open to the public from June 2nd to July 2nd, 2023. Save the date and make sure to join …

Gallery One: Light & Line

Brian McClear | Gallery One: Light & Line

I’m very pleased to announce that I’ve been invited to exhibit alongside an amazing group of artists at Gallery One’s Line and Light art exhibition from April 28th to May 21, 2023. The art exhibition will be held at the Mill Gallery, Guilford Art Center. Exhibition: Friday, April 28th – Sunday, May 21st, 2023Opening Reception: Sunday, May 7th – 2 …

Circle Quarterly Arts Review

Brian McClear | Circle Arts 9th Quarterly Review

I’m very honored to learn that two paintings have been selected for the 9th issue of Circle Quarterly Art Review — including Riki’s portrait which appears on the back cover. Foreward (excerpt)The 9th issue of Circle Quarterly Art Review includes 75 visual artists from around the globe working in a variety of styles and disciplines. When selecting the artworks for …