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 …

AAPL: 94th Grand National Exhibition

Brian McClear | AAPL 94th Grand National Exhibition

I’m very honored to have “Hand of the Father” selected for exhibition in the American Artists Professional League’s (AAPL) 94th consecutive Grand National Exhibition at the Salmagundi Club of New York. Exhibition: Monday, November 7 – Friday, November 18, 2022 Artist Reception & Awards: Saturday, November 12, 2022, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Location: The Salmagundi Club |Forty-Seven Fifth Avenue @ …

8th Circle Quarterly Arts Review

Brian McClear | Circle Arts 8th Quarterly Review

I’m very honored to learn that two paintings have been selected for the 8th issue of Circle Quarterly Art Review. Foreward (excerpt)The 8th issue of Circle Quarterly Art Review includes 92 visual artists from around the globe working in a variety of styles and disciplines. When selecting the artworks for the pages of this issue, my goal was to provide …

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 …

AAPL: 93rd Grand National Exhibition

I’m very honored to have Riki awarded “Best of Show” in the American Artists Professional League’s (AAPL) 93rd consecutive Grand National Exhibition at the Salmagundi Club of New York. The in-person Exhibition and virtual show honors the finest in representational and traditional realism art. Exhibition: Monday, November 8 – Friday, November 19, 2021 Artist Reception & Awards: Tuesday, November 9th Location: The Salmagundi Club |Forty-Seven Fifth Avenue …