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On this episode of American Art Collective we get the first look at the June Issue for Western Art Collector! Michael Clawson talks with us about the cover aritst Carrie Ballantyne, the features including; Abigail Gutting, Edward H. Bohlin and the biannual La Luz de Taos. We talk about the collecto's focuses on women artists and canyons and deserts. Plus, upcoming events, shows and so much more! This episode is sponosored by Western Art Collector Magazine.

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.

[Western Art] Returning to the podcast is Adolfo Castillo, who hosts an enlightening discussion with executive editor Michael Clawson about the October issue of Western Art Collector magazine. Michael talks about the annual Western Museum Directory, a brand new section devoted to outdoor adventures, and major shows happening all around the art world, including the Lone Star Art Auction and the Cowboy Artists of America annual show, and so much more. Today's episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector. Learn more about the magazine at westernartcollector.com.

This episode's guests, co-curators Karen Lemmey and Tobias Wofford, join us from the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C., as they talk about the exhibition The Shape of Power: Stories of Race and American Sculpture, which opened in November 2024. They talk about the origin of the show, a number of the works on view and why shows like this are so vital. The exhibition will also be featured in the January/February 2025 issue of American Fine Art Magazine, available at americanfineartmagazine.com. 

On this First Look Michael Clawson chats with us about the March issue of American Art Collector Magazine! Michael talks with us about artist Michael Scott, Jeremy Lipking, Mark Trujillo, the collectors focus on women artists, shows, previews and so much more!

Western Art - Joining us from his California studio is painter Logan Maxwell Hagege, an artist who burst onto the Western art scene more than a decade ago. After emerging from animation and beach paintings, Hagege quickly established his place within the art world with thoughtful and beautifully painted images featuring the American West and the people who call it home. Collected at the highest levels, including at major institutions around the country, Hagege has helped bring a new generation to the West. In this episode, he talks about his work and his career, as well as his new show at Gerald Peters Gallery in New York City. Today's episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector.

Learn more at www.westernartcollector.com.

American Art Collector executive editor Rochelle Belsito takes us through the December issue of the magazine. We discuss figurative art, the annual Art Lover’s Guide to Florida, and spotlight upcoming gallery exhibitions including Casey Childs' solo show at Arcadia Contemporary and the Gross McCleaf Gallery exhibition for Alexandra Tyng!

Abstract painter Isabelle Alessandra joins us for today's episode as we explore her career and studio, as well as her involvement in the Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach and the Pageant of the Masters. Isabelle talks about her life growing up in Canada, her interest in the arts, important advice she received from her mother and her involvement in the popular Laguna Beach art event. The Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach is now ongoing through August 30, 2024. American Art Collector is a proud media sponsor of the festival.

Historical Fine Art - Amon Carter Museum of American Art curator Shirley Reece-Hughes joins the podcast today to talk about her newest exhibition in Fort Worth, Texas. Now open at the Texas museum is The World Outside: Louise Nevelson at Midcentury, a fascinating new show on sculptor Louis Nevelson, whose work is now in major museums all around the world. Nevelson would take wood objects and combine them to create large sculptures. This episode is sponsored by American Fine Art Magazine, which wrote about the show in the September/October 2023 issue. For more information, visit www.americanfineartmagazine.com.

On this First Look episode we welcome back Sarah Gianelli who talks with us about the anticipated December issue of American Art Collector Magazine. Sarah dishes on upcoming features including Brett Bigbee at Alexandre Gallery, Juliette Aristides, Alan LeQuire, Richard Greathouse at Le Quire Gallery and Salman Toor: No Ordinary Love at Rose Art Museum. Plus, the collector's focus on figurative art, upcoming previews and shows and so much more! This episode is sponsored by American Art Collector Magazine.

Native American Art - We're on the streets of Santa Fe, New Mexico, during the 99th annual Santa Fe Indian Market. Joining us on the podcast are painters Marla Allison and Del Curfman, along with weaver Tyra Shackleford. Listen in as we drop by their booths to discuss the work they're showing in Santa Fe, their careers and what they're working on. This episode is sponsored by Native American Art magazine, which is the official magazine of Santa Fe Indian Market.

Contemporary Realism - Joining us on today's episode is painter Derek Penix. He joins the program from his magnificent studio in Laguna Beach, California, as we discuss his career, his painting subjects and much more. This episode is sponsored by American Art Collector magazine.

Western Art - Medicine Man Gallery owner Mark Sublette talks about his rise within the world of Western and Native American art. A former physician, Mark is now not only a gallery owner, but also a prominent art expert, published author and mystery writer, guest curator at museums and podcaster, whose Art Dealer Diaries has been a hit for several years. This episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector. This episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector magazine. Subscribe to the American Art Collective to get new episodes each week. 

American Art Collector executive editor Rochelle Belsito walks us through the January issue of the magazine including Mia Bergeron’s “Luminalia” exhibition, breaking the rules in still life, the LA Art Show and 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!

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! 

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! 

Western Art Collector executive editor Michael Clawson chats with us about the December issue of the magazine. We dive into James D. Balestrieri’s piece on Santa Fe painter Clark Hulings, Taos art destination Parsons Gallery of the West, small works perfect for the holidays, the Western Gift Guide and more!  

Contemporary Realism - We sit down with Daniel Keys at the opening of the Prix de West exhibition in Oklahoma. The artist talks about his career, his interests and his artwork, which involves a lot of still life objects, including floral subjects. Daniel also talks about his relationship with the late painter Richard Schmid, who is often cited as one of the most important realist painters of the last 50 years.

Today's guest needs no introduction—it's American Art Collective co-host Maggie Cibik, who drops into today's show for a big announcement. We also talk about some of her favorite episodes, her crash course through the art world and what excites her about American art and its many genres.

Native American Art - We’re sitting with Hopi/Navajo, contemporary artist and Kachina sculptor, Kevin Horace Quannie and his adorable dog Chewie at the 63rd Annual Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair and Market in Phoenix AZ.

Contemporary Realism - Making a special visit to our Scottsdale studio is Trudy Hays, the executive director of the Scottsdale Artists' School. This year the school, which brings in artists from all around the country to instruct art students of all skill levels, will be celebrating its 40th anniversary. On November 9-11, 2023, the SAA will be presenting its annual Beaux Arts event that benefits the non-profit school and its programs. Online bidders can view and place bids on art starting November 9, and a party will be held November 11, from 6-9 p.m. to close out the sale. American Art Collector magazine is a proud media sponsor of the event.

Western Art - Oregon painter Eric Bowman joins the show while we were on location in Bluff, Utah. Eric, whose star is rising in Western contemporary art, has had a tremendous run since he broke out in the Western art scene several years ago. His subjects are often cowboys and they are painted in beautiful scenery all around the Southwest. This episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector magazine. Subscribe to the American Art Collective to get new episodes each week.

On this First Look, Michael Clawson gives us a tour of the December issue of Western Art Collector magazine! Michael walks us through a beautiful collector home, features on Edgar Payne and William Herbert "Buck" Dunton, the Art of the Cowboy special section, the holiday-themed Western Gift Guide and so much more!

Contemporary Realism - On today's episode we have special guest Sean Cheetham! Raised in San Francisco, Sean takes us through his early life and influences in art and finding his voice in his work and in his teaching. He talks about what it was like to be an artist in Los Angeles, his process for creating beautiful alla prima paintings, what he's working on now and so much more!

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 Collector magazine. The episode is sponsored by The Russell Reignited at the C.M. Russell Museum in Great Falls, Montana. 

Popping into our Scottsdale studio today is Tim Rees, whose paintings have risen through the ranks of contemporary realism with exceptional speed. Tim is a frequent teacher, so we talk at length about teaching and he even offers some helpful exercises for any artists listening. We also chat about Tim's detours through careers in medicine and law, proving that no two art journeys are the same. Today's episode is sponsored by American Art Collector. Learn more about artists like (and including) Tim Rees by visiting americanartcollector.com.

[Native American Art] Joining us from Santa Fe, New Mexico, are two guests for today's episode: Hopi carver Mavasta Honyouti and Wheelwright Museum curator Will Riding In. They will be talking about Mavasta's new exhibition at the Wheelwright, which opening in October 2024. The exhibition features 16 carved wooden low-relief panels depicting the life of Mavasta's grandfather, who grew up in a Native American boarding school where his culture and traditions were stripped from him before he was able to return to his family and his home. The exhibition, Carved Stories, will be turned into a children's book, which will release in November 2024. To learn more about this show and other great Native American shows, visit nativeamericanartmagazine.com.

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!

On this episode we talk with the executive editor of American Art Collector, Rochelle Belsito, who gives us an exclusive first look into the July issue of the magazine, talking about special features, previews and events like the LA Art Show.

Western Art - We welcome wildlife painter William Alther to the show today to talk about painting animals, living in Colorado, and using zoology as a stepping stone to a fine art career. William's work has been seen all around the country and collected within many major collections all throughout the West. Today's episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector magazine. Learn more at www.westernartcollector.com

Native American Art - For today's episode we give you interviews with three top artists showing at the Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market in Phoenix. We were recording right from the booths at one of the most prominent Native American art markets in the country. Artists featured in this episode include jeweler Shane Hendren, photographer Cara Romero and painter Everton Tsosie.

This episode is sponsored by Native American Art magazine, the official magazine of the Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market.

On this First Look , Executive Editor Michael Clawson chats with us about the October issue of Western Art Collector magazine. We celebrate 10 years of Maxwell Alexander Gallery, Kyle Polzin and Z.S. Liang at Legacy, upcoming previews, shows and so much more!

On this episode of American Art Collective’s First Look, we are joined by Sarah Gianelli who tells all about the upcoming March issue for American Art Collector magazine. Sarah dishes on the features including the cover artist Lorraine Shemesh, stories on Audrey Flack and Jamie Adams. She also talks with us about the collector’s focus on women artists, florals and botanicals, anticipated events and so much more! This episode is sponsored by American Art Collector magazine.

Contemporary Realism - Today we conclude our three-part series recorded at the Celebration of Fine Art in Scottsdale, Arizona. The event runs through March 26, 2023. Today's guests are Judith Dickinson and Gregory Sievers. International Artist Publishing, including American Art Collector, Western Art Collector and International Artist magazines, are proud media sponsors of this event.

Western Art - Thomas Blackshear II joins us from his studio in Colorado to discuss his long career in illustration—from Hollywood monsters, Star Wars and the rock band The Killers—to his current rise through the ranks of Western art. Thomas' work, which he calls Western Nouveau, has made a huge splash on the market and has quickly found its way into prominent collections. This episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector magazine.

Contemporary Realism - Painter Frank Gonzales joins us in the studio to discuss his art background, inspirations and what he has planned for the coming year.

Historical Fine Art - On this episode, The American Art Collective get a special look into the Baltimore Museum of Art's exhibition: Art/Work Women Print Makers of the WPA. We talk with Virginia Anderson, BMA's Curator of American Art and Department Head of American Painting & Sculpture and Decorative Arts, as well as the curator of Art/Work Women Printmakers of the WPA. Virigina tells us about the inspiration for the show and describes some of her favorite pieces. We talks about the important legacy these female artists leave and the importance of continuing to celebrate their work.

[Contemporary Realism] Joining us from across the Atlantic Ocean is special guest Mary Jane Ansell, whose works have appeared in American Art Collector for many years. Mary Jane, who lives in North Wales in the United Kingdom, chats with Michael Clawson about her studio, the dangers of shipping artwork around the world and her vast collection of antiques and other items that populate her paintings. She recently had a show at Arcadia Contemporary, and is already fast at work on her next batch of paintings. Today's episode is sponsored by American Art Collector. Learn more about the magazine at americanartcollector.com.

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 - Western still life phenom Kyle Polzin joins us in the studio to discuss his explosive rise in the art world, his Texas studio and his unique style of realism that relies on light and shadow to create beautiful scenes with Western objects of all kinds. This episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector magazine. Follow the American Art Collective to get new episodes every Tuesday!

[Contemporary Realism] Hosting today's episode is co-publisher Adolfo Castillo, who interviews managing editor Sarah Gianelli about the February issue of American Art Collector magazine. In the issue are features on Kristin Anchors, Angela Gram and the Bennett Prize finalists, as well as special sections devoted to cityscapes, Florida and California. Learn more about American Art Collector, and subscribe to the monthly magazine, at americanartcollector.com.

[Contemporary Realism] Co-publisher Adolfo Castillo hosts today's show as he chats with managing editor Sarah Gianelli about the April 2025 issue of American Art Collector. Inside the issue are features on photorealism and also in-depth looks at the work of Yu Ji and Ben Ashton. Ashton's work is hand-painted, but inspired by artificial intelligence after the artist fed his own work into AI software to see what it would spit out. Adolfo and Sarah also talk about previews all around the art world. This episode is sponsored by American Art Collector. To read all of these articles, and many more, visit americanartcollector.com.

On today's episode of First Looks for Western Art Collector, co-publisher Adolfo Castillo talks with executive editor Michael Clawson about the August issue of Western Art Collector. Inside the issue are features on Silas Thompson, Sean Michael Chavez, a group show inspired by author/painter Will James and more, as well as special sections on ranch life and Western portraiture. This episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector, the only monthly magazine devoted to art of the American West. Learn more at westernartcollector.com.

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!

Western Art - Tricia Loscher, curator at the Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West, drops by to talk about Edward S, Curtis, Paul Calle and Maynard Dixon, as well as other artists that have been featured or will be featured at the museum. The episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector. Subscribe to the American Art Collective to get new episodes each week.

[Native American Art] For today's episode we visit to the 2025 Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market in Phoenix. Host Michael Clawson drops by the booths of Best of Show winner Rebecca Lucario, Native American Art cover artist Beverly Blacksheep and painter Ray Goodluck. Hear three different perspectives about the market and the Native American art community. This episode is sponsored by Native American Art magazine, which is the official magazine of the Heard Museum Indian Fair & Market. Learn about more shows like this at nativeamericanartmagazine.com.

Contemporary Realism - On today's episode Emilie Dietrich, President and Director of RAYMAR Fine Art Panels! We celebrate 25 years of RAYMAR starting with Emilie's life and how she came back to the family business, how it has grown and evolved its mission helping artists all over the world by providing supplies, services and more! Check out RAYMAR's upcoming workshop with artist Matt Ryder on March 4th-5th!

Special - We're presenting a very special anniversary episode today as International Artist Publishing owners Adolfo Castillo and Wendie Martin join us on the podcast. Two years ago this month, Wendie and Adolfo acquired the company that publishes five major art magazines, as well as this podcast. They have since seen the company grow while it continues to connect art collectors to great artwork all around the country. As we celebrate the last two years, they reflect on the art market, some of their favorite artists and on the future of the magazines.

Western Art Collector executive editor Michael Clawson chats with us about the exciting May issue of the magazine. We cover the features like Great Interpretations about Blue Rain Gallery paying homage to artist E. Irving Couse, the experimentations of artist Logan Maxwell Hagege, the art of the horse, Santa Fe and more!

On this First Look, Michael Clawson stops by again to tease the upcoming October issue of Western Art Collector Magazine. He talks to us about Jerry Jordan at Legacy Galleries, Brett Allen Johnson at Maxwell Alexander, Four Seasons with Gallery Wild, event previews, auctions 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!

Native American Art - For this special episode, we take you into the tents and booths of the Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market that was held March 2 and 3 in Phoenix at the Heard Museum. Michael Clawson speaks to five top artists: Best of Show winner Hollis Chitto, fashion designer and weaver Naiomi Glasses, pueblo carver Kevin Sekakuku, fur artist Christy Ruby and jeweler JJ Otero. Native American Art magazine was the official magazine of the Heard Market. To learn more, visit nativeamericanartmagazine.com. And be sure to learn more about the Heard Museum at heard.org.

On this episode of First Looks, the wonderful Sarah Gianelli stops by to tease the anticipated January issue of American Art Collector Magazine! Sarah dishes on the features including a piece on the cover artist Leonard Koscianski, as well as an in depth look on realism today and the upcoming “Wild Things” show Stanek Gallery. She also tells us about the collector’s focus on still life, the art lover’s guide to Arizona, exciting upcoming previews and so much more!

On this episode of the American Art Collective, Michael Clawson dives into the February issue of Western Art Collector Magazine. He dishes on the features including Tom Petrie's piece on Charlie Russell, Gina Teichert in Central Coast and Western Horizons at Legacy Galleries. He also tells us about the state of the art in California, the contemporary west and the wilderness. Plus, exciting upcoming previews, shows and so much more! This episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector Magazine!

American Fine Art - Joining us from her New York gallery for today's show is Debra Force, owner and president of Debra Force Fine Art. Debra has had a long career in the area of historic American fine art. Early in her career, she gave tours (in costume) of Colonial Williamsburg, the world's largest living history site. Later, she served as the head of American art at Christie's, and also began a long relationship working with TV's hit Antiques Roadshow. Debra and her gallery will have a booth at the upcoming American Art Fair in New York City on May 11-14. American Fine Art Magazine is a proud sponsor of the fair. Learn more about the event at www.theamericanartfair.com.

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 18-21, 2022, in Great Falls, Montana.

Western Art - Sante Fe landscape painter Kathryn Stedham joins us for today's show as she talks about living in the Southwest, riding horses, and painting in her studio. Kathryn has a new show opening on August 25, 2023, at Blue Rain Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector, which wrote about Kathryn's show in the August issue. Learn more at westernartcollector.com.

American Art Collector executive editor Rochelle Belsito guides us through the February 2022 edition of the magazine. We’ll talk Taylor Schultek’s incredible dystopian cityscapes, The Art Lovers Guide to Collecting Fine Art in California, discuss the preview of Intersect Palm Springs and more! 

Western Art Collector executive editor Michael Clawson talks with us about the exciting January issue of the magazine. We ring in the New Year with a look at Western icon Billy Schenck, we take a deep dive into the reimagined Western floor at the Denver Art Museum and we take a comprehensive look at the world of contemporary Western art. We also highlight upcoming shows, openings and auctions. 

Contemporary Realism - On today's show we sit down with treasurer and long time board member of Oil Painters of America, Stuart Fullerton. Stuarts with us about how he came to his role with OPA and found his voice as an artist. He tells us how OPA helps artists and collectors, changes in the way art is being created and sold, upcoming events and so much more!

Contemporary Realism - On this episode of The American Art Collective we are celebrating Principle Gallery's 30th anniversary! Gallery Director Clint Mansell joins us to talk about this incredible milestone, the gallery's beginnings, how they have grown and evolved over the years and their continued support of both artists and collectors. Mansell also gives us the details of the upcoming celebration on March 22nd from 6pm-8:30pm in Alexandria, VA. This episode is sponsored by American Art Collector Magazine.

Wendie Martin is the host of this Western Art Collector First Look inside the September issue. Joining her as her guest is Michael Clawson, Western Art Collector's executive editor, who takes you into the heart of this next issue. Michael talks about features on artist and gallery owner Carrie Wild, Mark Maggiori's new show in New York City, and Dan Corazzi's encounters with wildlife as he travels with two prominent wildlife artists. This issue also has the Wildlife special section, which is always a reader favorite. This episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector. Read more at westernartcollector.com.

Western Art - During our annual trip to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Colt Idol sat down with us to record an episode about his art career, his gallery and art heritage as the son of artist Dick Idol. Colt is a fast-rising artist whose work is taking the Western art world by storm with dramatic colors and new takes on Western themes. See more of Colt's work in the pages of Western Art Collector by visiting www.westernartcollector.com.

Contemporary Realism - We return to the Celebration of Fine Art in Scottsdale, Arizona, for our second of three special episodes recorded at the 10-week-long art show. The event runs through March 26, 2023. Today's guests are Barbara Rudolph and Kirk Randle. International Artist Publishing, including American Art Collector, Western Art Collector and International Artist magazines, are proud media sponsors of this event.

Western Art - Tom Petrie is our very special guest on today's show. The prominent energy investor is on the boards of the C.M. Russell Museum and the Denver Art Museum, home to the Petrie Institute of Western American Art. Tom is also one of the top collectors of the works of Charles M. Russell. He joins the show to talk about Russell, Western art and ways to support museums.

This episode is brought to you by Western Art Collector magazine.

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!

Join us to say goodbye to 2024 as Wendie Martin and Adolfo Castillo host a special year-end podcast to talk about our favorite things from throughout the past year. Guests are executive editor Michael Clawson and managing editor Sarah Gianelli, and they will talk about their favorite shows, features in the printed magazines, podcasts, art trends and much more. They also look ahead into 2025, which is sure to be an exciting year for the art world. 

Native American Art - Joining us on this episode to talk about her inspiration and her beautiful paintings is Hopi, contemporary artist Sheryl Susunkewa at the 63rd annual Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market in Phoenix, Arizona.

Native American Art - On this episode we get to chat with Gregory Farah! Gregory tells us his origin story and how he found his way back home to Santa Fe, how he started FaraHNheight Fine Art, Sovereign and the importance of showcasing emerging contemporary artists!

Western Art - On today's episode, we are joined by Brad Richardson, owner of Legacy Gallery in Scottsdale, Arizona, and Santa Fe, New Mexico. Brad is also the owner of Manitou Galleries in Santa Fe and a partner in the Scottsdale Art Auction held every April. We talk about the art market, his history on Scottsdale's Main Street and the auction world.

[Western Art] Sculptor LaQuincey Reed joins us from his Oklahoma City studio. The artist, who is quickly making a name for himself in sculpture circles (and beyond), talks about working on large monuments, his Black cowboy subjects and much more. LaQuincey has appeared several times in Western Art Collector, which is the sponsor of today's episode. To learn more about the magazine, and see work by LaQuincey, visit westernartcollector.com.

Western Art - Texas painter Gladys Roldan-de-Moras joins the show today to talk about her art career, her San Antonio studio and one of her favorite subjects, the Charrería, which is a Mexican sporting event similar to rodeo. Gladys has risen quickly through the ranks of American art, and today is recognized around the country for her paintings of the Escaramuza charra, a riding event for women. She was also recently inducted into the Cowgirl Hall of Fame. This episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector. See works by Gladys in upcoming issues by visiting westernartcollector.com.

[Contemporary Realism] Co-publisher Wendie Martin hosts today's show as she chats with managing editor Sarah Gianelli about the March 2025 issue of American Art Collector. Inside the issue are features on painter Susannah Martin, as well as a feature written by a collector who lives with a mysterious and beautiful portrait on his wall. Wendie and Sarah also talk about the Salmagundi Club Member Show, Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week, women artists and our popular florals and botanicals section. This episode is sponsored by American Art Collector. To read all of these articles, and many more, visit americanartcollector.com.

Artist and teacher Jerry Salinas sits down with us for today's show as we talk about life in the desert, working with the next generation of painters and his diverse background that includes art, illustration and restaurants. Jerry is a frequent teacher at the Scottsdale Artists' School, which is a frequent partner with American Art Magazine. Learn more about the magazine at americanartcollector.com.

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. 

On this episode of the First Look we talk with Sarah Gianelli about the August issue of American Art Collector Magazine! Sarah tells us all about the cover featuring artist Scott Prior, Bennett Prize winner, Shiqing Deng, this issue's contemporary master, Michael Carson, exciting, upcoming previews and shows and so much more!

Today's episode was recorded on the streets of Santa Fe for SWAIA's 2023 Santa Fe Indian Market, which took place on August 19 and 20. Host Michael Clawson drops by the booths of potter Jared Tso, hatmaker Melissa Lewis-Barnes, jeweler Maria Samora, and best-of-show winner Jennifer Tafoya. Native American Art magazine is the official magazine of Santa Fe Indian Market. To learn more about the show and the artists, visit www.nativeamericanartmagazine.com.

Contemporary Realism - Mario Robinson sits down with The American Art Collective to discusses how his art career began; how he became a master of watercolor painting; and hosting workshops for artists around the world. This episode is sponsored by Painting Workshops, hosted by Travelrite and International Artist magazine, where leading artists from around the world lend their talents to painting trips of a lifetime.

Join Mario on one of his workshops this August by visiting www.paintingworkshops.net.

Contemporary Realism - Making a triumphant return to the podcast for today's episode is Frank Gonzales. Frank was one of our earliest guests, so it's great to have him back on to talk about his art, his job in the museum world and much more. Frank's work often involves birds and wildlife, all done in a very modern and contemporary style that brings bright colors and exciting forms to his desert subjects. Today's episode is sponsored by American Art Collector magazine. Learn more about this monthly publication at americanartcollector.com.

Historical Fine Art - On this episode of the American Art Collective we are joined by H. Alexander Rich, Ph.D. Executive Director and Chief Curator at the Polk Museum of Art. He talks with us about the museum's ongoing exihibtion, Rockwell/Wyeth: Icons of Americana. The exihibit features 40 orgininal paintings from Rockwell and Wyeth and 321 Saturday Evening Post Covers. Plus, Alex takes us behind the scenes and shows us what it is like to make all the pieces of this show come together! The show runs through May 26. Learn more at https://polkmuseumofart.org/exhibitions-1.

On this episode of the American Art Collective we take a First Look into the upcoming May issue of American Art Collector! Sarah Gianelli talks with us about the cover artist Elizabeth Floyd. She also discusses features that include stories on The Bennett Prize winners, the film, Movement, Light and Life, Santa Figurative artists and Rose Freymuth Frazier. We get into the Art Lover's Guide to Santa Fe and highlight collectors' focuses. Plus, we tease the shows and events you won't want to miss and so much more! This episode is sponsored by American Art Collector Magazine.

On today’s First Look, Michael Clawson takes us through the November issue for Western Art Collector Magazine. We talk about the upcoming features with artists like Doug Manson, Whitney Gardner and Morgan Weistling. He gives us details on Cowboy Artists of America’s Annual Show, the joy of small works and so much more! This episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector Magazine.

Recap - Join us for a special end-of-the-year bonus episode as Wendie Martin, co-owner of International Artist Publishing, interviews hosts Michael Clawson and Magie Cibik about their favorite events, episodes and interviews from 2022. They also look ahead into 2023 as the new year comes into view. Ring in the New Year with the American Art Collective!

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 very special episode of The American Art Collective, we are wrapping up the year and taking a fond look back on 2023. International Artist Publisher Wendie Martin hosts the show asking Michael and Maggie about their memorable moments, their favorite parts of the show, the top episodes, their New Year’s resolutions for 2024 and so much more!

On today's First Look, Michael Clawson teases the February issue of Western Art Collector! We talk cowboys and the Rodeo De Tucson group show at Medicine Man Galleries with Mark Sublette, The Painted West show and sale at Legacy Gallery, Jeremy Lipking: Artist Home, the state of the art in California and so much more!

Historical Fine Art - On this episode of the American Art Collective we talk with Douglas Gold and Eli Sterngass, co-founders of Lincoln Glenn Gallery. Gold and Sterngass tell us about their exihibit featuring the National Association of Women Artists (NAWA), helping to spotlight the important contributions of female artists through the organization. They talk with us about their collaboration with NAWA and their plans for the future. This episode is sponsored by American Art Collector Magazine.

Executive editor Michael Clawson takes us through the April issue of the magazine. We welcome the month of April with features like Brian Keeler: On Golden Light, exciting art ventures in Texas, art show previews, upcoming solo/group shows and more!

[Native American Art] Our guest today is Cray Bauxmont-Flynn, the host of Beyond the Art podcast. Michael Clawson chats with Cray about Native American art, the stories coming from that side of the art world and also design and other aspects of American art. We've partnered with Beyond the Art for two special episodes devoted to Native American art: one Beyond the Art episode with Michael as a guest and this episode of American Art Collective with Cray as a guest. Learn more about Beyond the Art at beyondtheart.net.

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 rare occurences in the film world. After we interview Willem, Michael Clawson and Maggie Cibik discuss some of their favorite films that feature fine art as a theme or plot. Enjoy this special episode!

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!

On today’s episode of the American Art Collective we are joined by acclaimed wildlife sculptor Jeremy Bradshaw. Jeremy takes us back to the beginning, sharing with us his fascination with animals that has led to his incredible work. He walks us through his process, talks about how the animals inspire him, his studio and so much more! This episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector Magazine.

Western Art - On this episode of the American Art Collective we chat with artist Ben Steele. Ben takes us on his artist’s journey from growing up in Washington to moving to Utah as a teenager. We talk about our shared fascination with pop-culture and explains his techniques that bring his sought after work to life. Ben also helps cultivate the growing art scene in Helper, Utah where he continues to blend the traditional processes with a contemporary edge. This episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector Magazine.