American Art Collective

[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.

[Western Art] On today's episode, host Adolfo Castillo talks to executive editor Michael Clawson about the May 2026 issue of Western Art Collector. Inside the issue are features on Arizona art collectors Naomi and Barry Brown, and new solo shows for Eric Bowman and Roseta Santiago. Also in this issue is our massive destination guide, State of the Art: New Mexico, along with a special section on art of the horse. Read more and subscribe at westernartcollector.com.

[Western Art] Our guest for Episode 377 is Utah painter David Meikle, whose landscapes capture the light, beauty and majesty of the American West. In addition to his fine art, we also talk to David about his illustration work, including his popular "Welcome to Utah" billboards, and his involvement with the 2023 Wes Anderson movie Asteroid City. This episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector. Subscribe today at westernartcollector.com.

[Western Art] Co-publisher Wendie Martin is the host today as she speaks with executive editor Michael Clawson about the April 2026 issue of Western Art Collector. Topics of discussion include Maynard Dixon's Cloud World, which is now on view at the Denver Art Museum, and also Jeremy Lipking, who has a new retrospective at the Booth Western Art Museum in Georgia. They also chat about special sections on Texas, the Old West and National Parks. Subscribe to the magazine at westernartcollector.com.

[Native American Art] Today's episode features three artists who sat down with us during the 2026 Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market on March 7 and 8 in Phoenix. Our guests are multitalented Comanche artist and film director Peshawn Bread, Hopi carver Tayron Polequaptewa, and Navajo weaver Marlowe Katoney. Native American Art is the official magazine of the Heard Market, so our whole team was there handing out magazines, greeting artists and subscribers, and celebrating the incredible art brought to Phoenix by more than 500 artists. Learn more about this show and others like it at nativeamericanartmagazine.com.

[Western Art] Co-publisher Adolfo Castillo is the host today as he chats with executive editor Michael Clawson about the March 2026 issue of Western Art Collector. Inside the issue are articles on Thomas Blackshear II, John Coleman and his top collector, and coverage of top shows such as the Night of Artists, March in Montana and The Russell. We also have special sections on Western landscapes and our annual State of the Art: Montana. Subscribe to the magazine at westernartcollector.com.

[Historic American Art] It's an auction-themed episode today as we go deep into the word of American fine art auctions. Joinging the show are Elizabeth McLeod from Thomaston Place Auction Galleries, Adam Veil with Freeman's and Kevin Doyle with Jackson Hole Art Auction. We talk about the strength of the art market, art and technology trends in auctions, crowded schedules, the strange material that pops up in all-purpose houses and so much more. This episode is sponsored by American Fine Art Magazine, at americanfineartmagazine.com. Also check out Auction Waves, Elizabeth's podcast that also covers auction topics. Listen to episodes at www.thomastonauction.com.

[Western Art] Co-publisher Wendie Martin is the host today as she chats with executive editor Michael Clawson about the February 2026 issue of Western Art Collector. Inside the issue are articles on Billy Schenck, a new collaboration between Hopi carver Tayron Polequaptewa and prominent Western painters, and a look at authentic cowboy artists. We also have special sections on contemporary Western art, still life and much more. Subscribe to the magazine at westernartcollector.com.

[Historic American Art] Today we dive into the life and career of Emma Stebbins, a neoclassical sculpture artist from the 19th century. Joining us on the show is Heckscher Museum Chief Curator Karli Wurzelbacher, who recently curated an exhibition on Stebbins. The artist may be best known for the Bethesda Fountain in New York City's Central Park. The Heckscher Museum of Art's exhibition, Emma Stebbins: Carving Out History, is now open at the New York museum through March 15, 2026. Today's episode is brought to you by American Fine Art Magazine. Learn more at americanfineartmagazine.com.

[Western Art] Co-publisher Adolfo Castillo Martin hosts today's episode as he chats with executive editor Michael Clawson about the January 2026 issue of Western Art Collector. Features in the issue include articles on Grand Canyon painter Curt Walters, who has a new book and retrospective, and on the major $50 million sale at Christie's for the Koch Collection. Additionally, the issue also features our State of the Art: Arizona destination guide and our annual Western Auction Directory. The episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector. Learn more at westernartcollector.com.

[Western Art] Our guest is Idaho painter Abigail Gutting, whose paintings of horses, cows and bison have caught the attention of art collectors around the country. Abigail talks to us about her family—her mother is a painter, and her father is a veterinarian—and how their expertise led her to become one of the top new emerging artists of the last decade. She also talks about her painting style and her busy lineup of 2026 shows. This episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector, which has featured Abigail's work on its cover. Read more at westernartcollector.com.

[Western Art] Co-publisher Wendie Martin hosts today's episode as she chats with executive editor Michael Clawson about the December 2025 issue of Western Art Collector. Features in the issue include a book excerpt from Sage Vogel and a piece on painter Mikel Donahue. Other highlights are the Art of the Cowboy section, an Ed Mell exhibition and previews all around the country. The episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector. Learn more at westernartcollector.com.

[Contemporary Realism] Our guest is Canadian painter Mark Laguë, whose cityscapes, figurative and still life works have delighted collectors for many years. We chat about his career, his process and his beautiful cityscape paintings. Mark has appeared on the cover of American Art Collector, which is the sponsor of today's episode. Read more at americanartcollector.com.