American Art Collective

On this episode of the First Look we sit down with executive editor Michael Clawson and dive into the upcoming September issue of Western Art Collector! We talk about The Prey, the upcoming Santa Fe Indian Market, Jackson Hole, wild life art and so much more!

Western Art - Joining the show today is painter Andy Thomas, whose powerful images of the Old West have thrilled collectors of all types. Andy talks about his art journey, his Midwest studio and how he was thrown into a tumultuous news cycle after a president acquired one of his famous images. Sponsoring today's episode is the C.M. Russell Museum, which is hosting The Russell Reignited on August 1...

Contemporary Realism - This episode we get to talk with artist Kelli Folsom! Kelli walks us through her journey to discovering herself as an artist, her love of oil painting, what she learned at Lyme Academy of Fine Arts, painting from live subjects and so much more! 

Historical Fine Art - On the show today is Bethany Dobson, director at Debra Force Fine Art in New York City. Bethany takes us into the market of historic American artwork as we discuss artist estates, auctions and how galleries put on important exhibitions. Today's episode is brought to you by American Fine Art Magazine.

Contemporary Realism - On this episode we're celebrating 90 years of the Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach with pageant scriptwriter, Dan Duling. Dan takes us through the lustrous history of the festival, how he came to be a part of this time honored, So-Cal tradition for 40 years, what the festival has meant to the community of Laguna Beach, and the exciting events and activities we can look forwa...

Historical Western Art - Author, art insider and C.M. Russell Museum board member Larry Len Peterson joins us on the podcast to discuss the Coeur d'Alene Art Auction, the annual live auction at the C.M. Russell Museum and other art-related projects he's working on. Larry has written major books on Charles M. Russell, Philip R. Goodwin and Western art, and he's also contributed to Western Art Colle...

On this episode of the First Look we talk with executive editor Michael Clawson about the upcoming August issue of American Art Collector Magazine! We talk about the exceptional contemporary work at the Santa Fe Indian Market, C.W. Mundy, Daniel Barkley, The Art of the Portrait and so much more!

On this episode of the First Look we sit down with Western Art Collector executive editor Michael Clawson about the August issue of the magazine! Michael dives into all things C.M Russell coming up in August! Modest Yet Masterful: Small Scale Masterworks by Charles M. Russell, Winold Reiss, James Reynolds at Claggett/Rey Gallery, the state of the art in Montana, upcoming previews and so much more!

Native American Art - We step into Hollywood with today's guest as Jhane Myers joins the podcast. Jhane is an artist and a friend of Native American Art magazine, and she is also a producer on the new film Prey, which is the fifth film in the Predator franchise. Jhane talks with us about how the film was made and how the Comanche characters were brought into the Predator franchise in an authentic...

Contemporary Realism - On today's episode we talk with contemporary painter Grant Gilsdorf! We get into the inspiration and sympolism of his exceptional, dreamlike figurative art, how he found his voice as an artist, combining multiple genres and so much more!

Native American Art - Influential Native American jeweler Olin Tsingine joins the show today as we look forward to Santa Fe Indian Market in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Olin will be showing in the open-air market, which celebates its centennial this year on August 20 and 21 right in the heart of Santa Fe. Not only do we talk about the famous market, but Olin also talks about the importance of Native Ame...

Western Art - Joining us on location at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City are painter and returning podcast guest Kyle Polzin and Dan Corazzi, one of the key organizers of the Prix de West exhibition. Kyle Polzin joined us on the show just moments after winning the prestigious Prix de West Museum Purchase Award. He talks about the piece that won and the importance of t...

On this episode of the First Look we sit down with executive editor Michael Clawson and dive into the upcoming July issue of American Art Collector magazine! We get into the upcoming Festival of Arts Laguna Beach, sculpture art, the art lover's guide to New England, Cape Cod and The islands and so much more!

On this First Look we talk with Western Art Collector executive editor Michael Clawson about the exciting new July issue of the magazine! Michael takes through the important role national parks play to artists, Nedra Matteucci's 50th Anniversary, The State of The Art: Wyoming and so much more!

On this very special episode, hosts Michael Clawson and  Maggie  Cibik look back on 100 episodes of The American Art Collective! They reflect on how it all began, reminisce on memorable episodes, and start up a wish list for 100 more episodes to come! 

Western Art - We're in Taos, New Mexico, today to visit the studio of painter Jerry Jordan, who paints the magnificent people and places all around Taos, a place rich in history and art. Jerry shows his work at Manitou Galleries and Legacy Gallery, both in Santa Fe, New Mexico. 

Contemporary Realism - Joining us from Charleston, South Carolina, is artist Robert Lange, who occupies a fascinating area in the art world. Not only is Robert an artist, but he also owns RLS Gallery in in Charleston, home to a wonderful array of artists who share his passion for creating. Robert talks about his gallery, his artistic family and his own personal work. This episode is brought to you...

Contemporary Realism - Today's guest is one of the top contemporary painters working today, Brad Kunkle. He talks with us about his career, how he found his voice as an artist and his work in other mediums, including television. Today's episode is brought to you by American Art Collector. 

Western Art - Joining the show for today's episode is contemporary artist Carrie Wild, who also owns Gallery Wild, with locations in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and Santa Fe, New Mexico. Carrie and her gallery are constantly trying to push and expand the definition of Western art by creating new and thrilling work that is bringing in collectors of all ages. Today's episode is sponsored by Western Art C...

Today, we celebrate 200 issues of American Art Collector magazine with executive editor Michael Clawson! We talk about the milestones of artists Andrea Kowch and look back on past covers, following their journey to where they are now!

On today's First Look we get to talk with Western Art Collector executive editor Michael Clawson about the upcoming June issue of the magazine! Michael takes us through the prestigious history of the Prix de West Museum Purchase Award, the 20th anniversary of Sorrel Sky Gallery, amazing women of the west artists and so much more!

Historical Fine Art - Taking us deep into the auction world, Aviva Lehmann, the director of American art at Heritage Auctions, joins us on the podcast today as she talks about how auctions work, the role they serve in the market and some of her top auction highlights, including a major record set by Heritage for artist J.C. Leyendecker. The episode is sponsored by American Fine Art Magazine.

Historical Fine Art - Our special guest today is Catherine Sweeney Singer, the director of the American Art Fair, an event running May 13-17 in New York City. The fair focuses on historic American art and it is one of the key highlights of American Art Week in New York. Galleries, museums and auction houses all around the city mark the week with a variety of events, and smack in the middle of all...

Contemporary Realism - Talking with us today is Diane Challis Davy, the Director/Producer for The Pageant of The Masters! Diane takes us through the extraordinary history of the show that spans 90 years! We talk about all the efforts that go into putting on such a spectacular show, how the themes are chosen every year and Diane's own journey to the Masters! This year's show is July 7th - September...

Contemporary Realism - Rejoining the show are art collectors Steven Alan Bennett and Dr. Elaine Melotti Schmidt, the founders of The Bennett Prize, which celebrates the work of women figurative painters. The competition is now open for the next Bennett Prize.