American Art Collective

[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 painters all around the world. Today's episode is sponsored by American Art Collector. Subscribe today at americanartcollector.com.

[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 pottery so remarkable. The episode is sponsored by Native American Art magazine, the official magazine of Santa Fe Indian Market, held this year on August 15 and 16 in New Mexico. Visit nativeamericanartmagazine.com to subcribe.

[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 Adrienne Stein's new exhibition in Texas. In addition to this great content, the August issue also has our annual On the Ranch special section. Be sure to subscribe to Western Art Collector at westernartcollector.com.

[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, an international Portrait Artists Directory and much more . This episode is sponsored by American Art Collector. Learn more at americanartcollector.com.

[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 westernartcollector.com.

[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. Learn more about this sale and others by subscribing to Western Art Collector at westernartcollector.com.

[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. Learn more about the magazine at americanartcollector.com.

[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 Wyoming and sculpture. Subscribe to Western Art Collector at westernartcollector.com.

[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 the Festival of Artt Fine Art Show in Laguna Beach, California, to the Art Renewal Center's International Juried Salon Competition exhibition at Sotheby's in New York City, and much, much more. This episode is sponsored by American Art Collector. Learn more at americanartcollector.com.

[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 year's show. Then we move onto wildlife sculptor Richard Loffler, and then finally to painter Don Oelze. The show is on view at the museum through July 12, 2026. The episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector. Learn more at westernartcollector.com.