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 …

CT+6 Regional Juried Exhibition

I’m extremely honored to have two paintings included in the 2021 CT+6 juried exhibition! Exhibition: Tuesday, September 16 – October 10, 2021 Location: West Hartford Art League | 37 Buena Vista Rd. West Hartford, CT Awards Ceremony: Sunday, September 19 at 2:30pm CT+6 exhibition is juried regional exhibition of 70 works selected from nearly 500 submissions from artists in Connecticut, New York, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont and …

New Britain Museum of American Art

Brian McClear | NBMAA Nor'Easter 2021

I’m thrilled to announce that Riki is included in the New Britain Museum of American Art’s 51st Annual Nor’Easter exhibition! Exhibition: Thursday, August 12 – Saturday, August 29, 2021 Location: New Britain Museum of American Art | 56 Lexington Street. | New Britain, CT Hours: Wednesday-Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Thursday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. The Nor’Easter annual juried exhibition is the New Britain Museum of American Art’s opportunity to …

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 …

Salmagundi Club: Figuratively Speaking

Brian McClear | Salmagundi Club: Figuratively Speaking 2021

I’m honored to have a painting accepted to the Salmagundi Club’s “Figuratively Speaking” exhibition. A juried exhibition of figurative work and the human form in all of its permutations: Portraiture, Clothed, Nude; focusing on the human form and/or face. Exhibition: Monday, February 2 – Friday, February 19, 2021 Artist Reception & Awards: Thursday, March 5 | 6 pm-9 pm Location: The Salmagundi Club |Forty-Seven Fifth Avenue @ Twelfth Street | New York, NY The …

NOAPS Best of America 2020

Brian McClear | NOAPS Best of America 2020

I am proud to announce that Chad is has been has received an award of merit in NOAPS 30th Annual Best of America exhibition! Exhibition: Monday, November 2 – Sunday, November 29, 2020 Location: Cutter & Cutter Fine Art |25 King Street | St. Augustine, FL Celebrating its 30th“Best of America” National Juried Exhibition, the National Oil & Acrylic Painters’ Society (NOAPS) invites oil and acrylic painters from all across North …

CT+6 Regional Juried Exhibition

Brian McClear | CT+6 A Juried Regional Exhibition

I’m extremely honored to have two paintings included in the 2020 CT+6 regional juried exhibition! Exhibition: Monday, September 6 – Saturday, October 11, 2020 Location: West Hartford Art League | 37 Buena Vista Rd. West Hartford, CT Awards Ceremony: TBD CT+6 exhibition is juried regional exhibition of 69 works selected from nearly 500 submissions from artists in Connecticut, New York, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont and Rhode Island. The …

29th Annual National Juried Exhibition

Brian McClear | OPA 29th Annual National Juried Exhibition of Traditional Oils

I am proud to announce that Joelle is included in Oil Painters of America’s 29th Annual National Juried Exhibition of Traditional Oils! Exhibition: Monday, August 17 – Saturday, September 19, 2020 Location: RS Hanna Gallery | 244 West Main Street | Fredericksburg, TX Awards Ceremony: A virtual awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, September 10, at 6:30 p.m. Central Time. The event will …

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 …

Salmagundi Club: Figuratively Speaking

Brian McClear | Salmagundi Club: Figuratively Speaking 2020

I’m honored to have a painting accepted to the Salmagundi Club’s “Figuratively Speaking” exhibition. A juried exhibition of figurative work and the human form in all of its permutations: Portraiture, Clothed, Nude; focusing on the human form and/or face. Exhibition: Monday, February 24 – Thursday, March 12, 2019 Artist Reception & Awards: Thursday, March 5 | 6 pm-9 pm Location: The Salmagundi Club |Forty-Seven Fifth Avenue @ Twelfth Street | New York, …