American Art Collective

[Western Art] Hosting this First Look episode for our November 2026 issue of Western Art Collector is co-publisher Adolfo Castillo, who speaks with executive editor Michael Clawson about the lineup in this new issue. Among the highlights are features on Ed Mell's former gallery in Phoenix and a feature written by artist David Kassan, who is exploring the American West in his new work. Also in the...

[Contemporary Realism] Co-publisher Adolfo Castillo speaks with managing editor Sarah Gianelli about the November 2026 issue of American Art Collector, which includes features about Linden Frederick, Sedrick Huckaby and a groundbreaking group show at Meyer Gallery curated by Anthony Waichulis and Natalie Featherston. They also discuss gallery shows happening around the country, online and in-perso...

[Western Art] Today we have a very special episode devoted to Western icon Charles M. Russell. Joining us on the show is author Larry Len Peterson and Sarah Adcock, associate curator at the C.M. Russell Museum in Great Falls, Montana. We go into Charlie's whole life and career, and explore why his work is so treasured today, 100 years after his death. Celebrate Russell with us in the October issue...

[Western Art] September 18, 2026, will go down as a historic day in Western art. On that day, painter Mark Maggiori sold $9.3 million in art, including a new artist world auction record of $1.3 million. The sale took place during the Jackson Hole Art Auction in Wyoming. Prior to the momentous sale, executive editor Michael Clawson interviewed Mark on stage in front of a live audience. For todayh's...

[Western Art] Host Wendie Martin talks with executive editor Michael Clawson about the October issue of Western Art Collector magazine. Charles M. Russell plays a big part in today's episode: Russell died in October 1926, a century ago. In addition to lots of content about Russell, the issue also has features on Jivan Lee and a trio of Montana artists, as well as our annual Western Museum Guide. R...

[Contemporary Realism] Wendie Martin hosts our 400th episode today as Michael Clawson, filling in for Sarah Gianelli, talks about the October 2026 issue of American Art Collector. The fall issue includes features on David Dibble, Robin Weiss and the Palette & Chisel, the art organization founded by Richard Schmid. The issue also includes our destination guide on Charleston, South Carolina, as well...

[Contemporary Realism] Artist Mitch Baird joins the show to discuss his journey as an artist, from drawing as a youngster all the way to being a respected painter and accomplished teacher. Mitch has several upcoming shows, including the Beaux Arts 2026 show at the Scottsdale Artists' School on November 7, 2026, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Today's episode is sponsored by American Art Collector magazine...

[Native American Art] Welcome to our annual report from Santa Fe Indian Market. We recorded four interviews right on the streets of Santa Fe, New Mexico, for the 104th Santa Fe Indian Market. Our guests today are best of show winner and pottery artist Sergio Lugo, jeweler Nanibaa Beck, painter Monty Singer and sculptor William Rogers. The annual market is put on by SWAIA, the Southwestern Associat...

[Western Art] Co-publisher Adolfo Castillo speaks with executive editor Michael Clawson about the September 2026 issue of Western Art Collector, which includes a big cover feature on Mark Maggiori, as well as coverage of the 60th annual Cowboy Artists of America exhibition, the Jackson Hole Art Auction, Quest for the West and much more. This issue also has a massive wildlife special section just i...

[Contemporary Realism] Co-publisher Adolfo Castillo speaks with managing editor Sarah Gianelli about the September 2026 issue of American Art Collector, which includes features about Michael Bergt and Alexey Steele, previews of events hosted by the Washington Society of Landscapes and American Impressionist Society, our annual special section on landscape painting and much more. This episode is sp...

[Contemporary Realism] Our guest for Episode 395 is painter Ali Cavanaugh, whose watercolor works have thrilled viewers and collectors for more than 30 years. Ali is still very active in her studio, but she is also an advocate for watercolor as a medium, as well as champion for art education. She has taught hundreds, if not thousands, of artists of the years and continues to educate and guide new...

[Native American Art] Joining us in our Scottsdale headquarters is Charles King, the owner of King Galleries in Scottsdale and Santa Fe. Charles represents some of the top Native American potters in the country, and his gallery is known for its top-quality contemporary works from the pueblos. We talk about his 30 years in business, the madness that is August in Santa Fe, and what makes pueblo pott...

[Western Art] Welcome to our First Look episode on the August 2026 issue of Western Art Collector. Hosting the show is co-publisher Wendie Martin who is chatting with executive editor Michael Clawson about all the content in the August issue. First up, we have a look into the Cowboy Artists of America on the eve of its 60th annual show. We also have major features on the women of Gallery Wild and...

[Contemporary Realism] Co-publisher Wendie Martin speaks with managing editor Sarah Gianelli about the August 2026 issue of American Art Collector, which includes features about Adrienne Stein, Ellen Eagle and and a major figurative group show at Principle Gallery in Charleston. This is also our annual Art of the Portrait issue which contains our special Collector's Focus dedicated to the genre, a...

[Western Art] We are joined today by three special guests, all members of the Cowboy Artists of America: painter and sculptor Bruce Greene, sculptor Dustin Payne and painter Brandon Bailey. They join us to discuss the Cowboy Artists of America, which celebrates its 60th annual show this October in Denver. Western Art Collector is a proud media sponsor of the CAA. Read more about the group at weste...

[Western Art] Our guest is Mike Overby, partner at the Coeur d'Alene Art Auction. Mike discusses the auction world, including the banner year Western art is experiencing in 2026, major works coming up for sale and some of the nuances of auctions. He also gives us a sneak peek of the CDAA's upcoming sale in Reno, Nevada, on July 25, 2026. This can't-miss sale is expected to do upward of $15 million...

[Contemporary Realism] Joining the show today is painter Brian Haberlin, who is well known in both the fine art world, as well as in the world of comic books, where he is a superstar for a number of popular titles. Brian will be showing at the Festival of Arts Laguna Beach from July 7 through September 3, 2026, in Laguna Beach, California. American Art Collector is a media sponsor of the show. Lea...

[Western Art] Adolfo Castillo hosts today's First Look of the Western Art Collector July 2026 issue with executive editor Michael Clawson. Adolfo and Michael chat about a stunning collection in the Phoenix area, and features on two bronze artists, Mick Doellinger and Paul Rhymer. The issue also includes previews of shows by Billy Schenck, the Coeur d'Alene Art Auction and special sections on Wyomi...

[Contemporary Realism] Co-publisher Adolfo Castillo speaks with managing editor Sarah Gianelli about the July 2026 issue of American Art Collector, which has a special focus on sculpture and includes features about Lee Price, Carole Feuerman and Paul Rhymer. Also in the issue is coverage of more than a dozen events happening around the country from Sculpture in the Park in Loveland, Colorado, and...

[Western Art] We are on location at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City for the Prix de West exhibition. This annual event brings out some of the best painters and sculptors in the country as they celebrate Western art at one of its most important venues. This year we start things off with an interview with painter Kim Wiggins, who won the museum purchase award at this y...

[Western Art] Joining us on the show today from a house that predates the United States is Pennsylvania painter Adrienne Stein, whose new works featuring botanicals and skulls are connecting life and death in stunningly beautiful paintings. Adrienne's new exhibition will open August 2026 at the Museum of Western Art in Kerrville, Texas. This episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector. Read abou...

[Western Art] On today's episode, host Wendie Martin talks to executive editor Michael Clawson about the June 2026 issue of Western Art Collector. Inside the issue are features on three outstanding women artists: Sara Bloodwolf, Kim Randleas and Amber Blazina. We also have coverage of the Prix de West in Oklahoma City, as well as special sections on women artists and canyon deserts. Read more and...

[Contemporary Realism] Co-publisher Wendie Martin speaks with managing editor Sarah Gianelli about the June 2026 issue of American Art Collector, which includes features about Katie O'Hagan, Marissa Oosterlee and Rene Pozas. Also in the issue is coverage of International Guild of Realism's Annual Juried Exhibition and Oil Painters of America's National Exhibition, as well as our art lover's guide...

[Contemporary Realism] For this special episode we return to Provincetown, Massachusetts, home to painter Gaston Lacombe, whose works frequently highlight the town's many qualities, including its color, rich history and welcoming spirit. Gaston discusses his introduction to art, his journey to Provincetown and his role as a member of the art community and podcaster. Celebrate this unique and excit...

[Contemporary Realism] Alexandra Manukyan brings a background in fashion, graphic design and Photoshop to her extraordinary new works that feature fashion, beauty and nature. Hear her story and the way she thinks about art in today's episode, which is sponsored by American Art Collector. Read more at americanartcollector.com.