American Art Collective

On today's First look, Michael Clawson takes us through the July issue of Western Art Collector Magazine! We cover Kim Wiggins' new project commissioned by the NAACP, the art of chuckwagon racing, sculptures, and the foundry process and so much more!

Western Art - Joining us on the show today is painter Donna Howell-Sickles, whose works of smiling women of the West have been a treat to art collectors for decades. Donna talks to us about her career and path as an artist, but also aspects of her studio, her subjects, and her goals as an artist. Donna is a regular artist in our Western Art Collector title.

Historical Fine Art - On today's show is Davison Koenig, the director of the Couse-Sharp Historic Site in Taos, New Mexico. Davison tells us about the history of the site and the importance of the Taos Society of Artists, which continues to inspire living artists all around the Southwest. Today's episode is sponsored by American Fine Art Magazine.

Western Art - We are on location in Santa Fe, New Mexico, for today's episode, featuring Gillian Blitch, the president, and CEO of the Santa Fe Art Auction. Gillian walks us through the auction house and the artwork they specialize in, and she also goes deep into the life and career of Charles Loloma, the famous Native American jeweler who took the jewelry world by storm. Today's episode is sponso...

Historical Fine Art - On the final episode of our Provincetown series, we talk with Naya Bricher! Naya is an artist, represented by the Four Eleven Gallery, and the Administrative Director at the Fine Arts Work Center. We explore the education development and programs offered at the Fine Arts Works Center, what to look out for as a new generation of artists emerges and so much more!

On this First Look, Sarah Gianelli stops by to talk with us about the June issue of American Art Collector Magazine! She talks with us about the cover artist Rachel Moseley, the inspiring story of Jimmy Wright, all the excitement and buzz for the 90th anniversary of Pageant of The Masters, upcoming shows and so much more!

On this First look, Michael Clawson takes us through the June issue of Western Art Collector Magazine! This issue is a true celebration of women in western art and highlights artists like Heidi Presse and Sophy Brown. We also talk about David Meikle and his art shown in the new Wes Anderson film, "Asteroid City." We talk all things Prix De West in Oklahoma and so much more!

Western Art - Joining us for today's episode is New Mexico painter, gallery owner, and animal advocate Barbara Meikle. Barbara shows her work in Santa Fe, just off historic Canyon Road. We talk about her gallery, her art, and animals of the Southwest in this special show. Today's episode is sponsored by Barbara Meikle Fine Art.

Contemorary Surrealism - On today's episode of the American Art Collective is Canadian painter Josh Tiessen, whose work extends into the exciting world of hyper-surrealism. Josh has a new show happening right now through May 26, 2023, at Rehs Contemporary in New York City.

Contemporary Realism - On this episode we meet with the lovely Melissa Breault! Melissa is a Canadian artist who got her start as one of the youngest students to enroll in a local Montreal art program. She talks with us about what it feels like to be the ARC Salon recipient of the International Artist Award, her process and what inspires her, teaching and so much more!

Western Art - Joining us in the Arizona studio today is bronze artist Chris Navarro. We talk about Western art, bronze sculpture, and the thrills and chills of the rodeo scene that is home to Chris and his work. Today's episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector magazine.

On this First Look we talk with Sarah Gianelli, editor for American Art Collector Magazine! Sarah chats with us about the new May issue! Sarah tells us about this issue's Contemporary Master, Susan Lyon, and cover artist, Jon Ching, and talks with us about Kehinde WiIley's An Archaeology of Silence exhibit at the de Young Museum. Plus, she dishes about upcoming shows and events and so much more!

On this First Look Michael Clawson talks with us about the May issue of Western Art Collector Magazine! Michael shares with us about artist Arturo Chavez at Manitou Galleries, The Taos Six Collection at Blue Rain Gallery, exciting upcoming shows and events and so much more!

Contemporary Realism - On this episode we talk with talented artist and workshop leader, Julie Snyder! Originally from Scotland, Julie has painted all over the world bringing a well-traveled spirit and eager passion to Workshops in France. She takes us back to the beginning and how it all started and delves into what makes these workshops really special, how to join, and what to look forward to!

Historical Fine Art - In part two of our Provincetown series, we talk with Mike Carroll, the owner, and director of The Schoolhouse Gallery in Provincetown! Mike walks us through Provincetown's galleries, the Provincetown Art Gallery Association, its mission, and how it has evolved over the last three years, continuing to serve the community and artists from all over!

Western Art - Stopping by our studio today is Betse Grassby, the executive director of the Steamboat Art Museum in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Betse tells us how museums plan exhibitions, specific areas that her museum is focused on and the popularity of the "New West." This episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector magazine.

Western Art - Today's episode goes deep into the world of art auctions with Scot Levitt, vice president and director of fine arts at Bonhams in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Scot breaks down some of the mysteries that swirl around the auction world and puts auctions into perspective within the world of art. This episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector magazine.

On this First Look Michael Clawson chats with us about the April issue of Western Art Collector Magazine! Michael talks with us about Logan Maxwell Hagege, Etched in Memory: Gene Kloss' Toas, painting the old west and national parks, upcoming previews, auctions and so much more!

On this First Look we talk with Sarah Gianelli, editor for American Art Collector Magazine! Sarah chats with us about the upcoming April issue! She gives us a deeper look into the cover by Marc Dennis, artist Treacy Ziegler, next month's collector's home, show previews to look out for and so much more!

Western Art - Joining us on the podcast today is JR Henneman, the director and curator of the Petrie Institute of Western American Art at the Denver Art Museum. We talk to JR about how museums put exhibitions together, recent changes at the Denver Art Museum and her newest exhibition, Near East to Far West: Fictions of French and American Colonialism. The exhibition is up now through May 29, 2023....

Native American Art - Today we report from the Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market in Phoenix, where more than 600 Native American artists were offering their artwork on March 4 and 5. Native American Art magazine was the official magazine of the market, so we were on hand to hand out copies of the magazine, meet with artists and browse the art. In today's episode, part two, we talk to Heather...

Contemporary Realism - Joining us on our show today is a very special guest, actor Willem Dafoe, who stars in the film Inside, about an art thief who is trapped in a New York City penthouse. The film, which opens March 17, not only features artwork throughout, it also has an art curator as part of the crew and credits all of the featured art in the closing credits of the film, both of which are ra...

Western Art - Returning to the studio for a special weekend episode is painter Mark Maggiori, whose major new show opens March 11 at Legacy Gallery in Scottsdale, Arizona. Mark first appeared on the podcast way back on Episode No. 8 in April 2021. We're happy to have him back as he celebrates what might be the biggest art opening in the world of Western art.

Native American Art - Today we report from the Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market in Phoenix, where more than 600 Native American artists were offering their artwork on March 4 and 5. Native American Art magazine was the official magazine of the market, so we were on hand to hand out copies of the magazine, meet with artists and browse the art. In today's episode, part one of two, we talk to...

Historical Fine Art - On this special episode we talk with Chris McCarthy, the Executive Director of Provincetown Art Association. Chris takes us back to the beginning of Provincetown's historic legacy as America's oldest continuous art colony and how it continues to thrive as a community serving artists from all over the world.