Artist Profile
Brian Steely
Limited Edition Movie Posters & Art Prints
Brian Steely has established himself as a prominent voice in contemporary gig poster art, working extensively with legendary musical acts including Phish, the Grateful Dead, and Wu-Tang Clan. His prints are regularly featured through respected galleries like Bottleneck Gallery and major poster events such as the TRPS Atlanta Rock Poster Show. Steely has also collaborated with specialized retailers like The Wine Illuminati, demonstrating his versatility across different creative markets.
Steely's poster work spans both contemporary live music and archival projects, showcasing his ability to capture the essence of legendary performances. His Grateful Dead February 1971 6-Show Run poster, part of an 18-piece archival collection documenting The Capitol Theatre performances from 1970-1971, exemplifies his skill with historical concert documentation. For Phish, with whom he has maintained a collaboration spanning over a decade, Steely has created memorable pieces like the 2021 "Corn Possum" print for their Deer Creek, Indiana show. His recent work includes the Suwannee Hulaween Live Oak poster, produced in a striking rainbow foil edition.
Collectors prize Brian Steely prints for their balanced edition sizes and strong secondary market performance. His Grateful Dead screenprints typically feature hand-numbered editions around 275 copies, while his Phish collaborations often run larger at 1,200 copies, printed on quality 100-pound cover stock. The combination of his association with iconic bands, consistent print quality, and reasonable edition sizes has made Steely's work highly sought after among music poster collectors.
