A quick release paint roller system; the quick release paint roller system includes a paint roller assembly including a paint roller frame having a first-bracket-arm having a first-retaining-pin, a second-bracket-arm having a second-retaining-pin, a handle, a first-endcap, a second-endcap, a locking mechanism, and a user-control including a finger actuated release button. The paint roller frame allows a hosted paint roller to be removed in a hands-free manner without direct, manual contact with the paint roller, thus eliminating mess, waste, and inconvenience that would ordinarily result with standard manual brush removal.