Cara O'Reilly is an oil painter whose work spans landscapes, portraiture, and abstraction. Inspired by her upbringing in the historic seaside town of Newburyport, Massachusetts, water remains a recurring subject, explored in both traditional and abstract forms. Her paintings seek to capture light, movement, and the emotional essence of people and places. Cara has exhibited with the George Billis Gallery and was the featured artist in the solo exhibition Finding Light at the Geary Gallery. Her work was also featured at Red Dot Miami during Art Basel Miami Beach and is held in private collections throughout the United States and Switzerland. She is an Exhibiting Member of the Rowayton Arts Center.
Selected Shows
- Geary Gallery, Darien CT -Featured Artist For May, 2026
- Art Basel Miami – Red Dot Show, Booth 107 | December 2024
- George Billis Gallery – “10 Female Artists” | September 2024
- Mark Twain Show | November 2024
- Ridgefield Guild of Artists – Group Exhibition | November 2023
Selected Solo Exhibition
- Geary Gallery, Darien CT -Featured Artist For May, 2026
- Full Member of the Rowayton Art Center | Accepted May 2023
- Everyday Vitality LLC, Darien, CT – Winter & Spring Shows | 2020–2023
- Lanphier Boutique, Darien, CT | October 2022
Selected Group & Juried Exhibitions
- Accepted into Connecticut Society of Portrait Artists | 2022
- Numerous exhibitions at Silvermine Gallery | Multiple years
- Rowayton Art Center Juried Show | 2021 & 2022
Collections
- Stamford Hospital, Bennet Cancer Center | 2021
Working with oils, acrylics, and mixed media, I strive to capture the essence of people and the beauty of the world around me. My faith, family and love of painting inspire me to seek love, peace, and grace amid chaos.