Randall Lear

Randall Lear is an Adjunct Professor in the Fine Art department at Pennsylvania College of Art & Design (PCA&D), where he is also an alumnus (class of 2011). He is a practicing artist based in East Berlin, Pennsylvania, whose work spans painting and installation art.

His research and creative interests lie at the intersection of painting and installation, exploring spatial and material dialogues within contemporary art practice. Lear's work has been exhibited nationally at institutions such as the American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center, Arlington Art Center, Artisphere in Arlington, VA, and Pulse Miami.

Lear has received recognition through awards including the Catharina Baart Biddle Art Award and The Sharon Wolpoff Works on Paper Award. His work has been discussed in prominent art publications such as the Washington Post, Washington City Paper, and Bmore Art. He is currently represented by Adah Rose Gallery in Kensington, Maryland.

• Catharina Baart Biddle Art Award
• The Sharon Wolpoff Works on Paper Award

Randall Lear mentors emerging artists through his teaching role at PCA&D and continues to develop new work that bridges two-dimensional and three-dimensional artistic forms. There is no mention of grants or formal advising of graduate students in the provided text.

He maintains an active studio practice and is engaged in the regional and national art scene through exhibitions and gallery representation.