American Art Collective

[Western Art] September 18, 2026, will go down as a historic day in Western art. On that day, painter Mark Maggiori sold $9.3 million in art, including a new artist world auction record of $1.3 million. The sale took place during the Jackson Hole Art Auction in Wyoming. Prior to the momentous sale, executive editor Michael Clawson interviewed Mark on stage in front of a live audience. For todayh's episode, we are running the Q&A as it happened in Jackson Hole. This episode is sponsored by the Jackson Hole Art Auction, which hosted the show and the Q&A. Learn more about the auction house at jacksonholeartauction.com.

[Western Art] Host Wendie Martin talks with executive editor Michael Clawson about the October issue of Western Art Collector magazine. Charles M. Russell plays a big part in today's episode: Russell died in October 1926, a century ago. In addition to lots of content about Russell, the issue also has features on Jivan Lee and a trio of Montana artists, as well as our annual Western Museum Guide. Read the issue by subscribing at westernartcollector.com.

[Contemporary Realism] Wendie Martin hosts our 400th episode today as Michael Clawson, filling in for Sarah Gianelli, talks about the October 2026 issue of American Art Collector. The fall issue includes features on David Dibble, Robin Weiss and the Palette & Chisel, the art organization founded by Richard Schmid. The issue also includes our destination guide on Charleston, South Carolina, as well as a section on plein air painting. Subscribe to the issue on americanartcollector.com.

[Contemporary Realism] Artist Mitch Baird joins the show to discuss his journey as an artist, from drawing as a youngster all the way to being a respected painter and accomplished teacher. Mitch has several upcoming shows, including the Beaux Arts 2026 show at the Scottsdale Artists' School on November 7, 2026, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Today's episode is sponsored by American Art Collector magazine. Never miss an issue by subscribing at americanartcollector.com.

[Native American Art] Welcome to our annual report from Santa Fe Indian Market. We recorded four interviews right on the streets of Santa Fe, New Mexico, for the 104th Santa Fe Indian Market. Our guests today are best of show winner and pottery artist Sergio Lugo, jeweler Nanibaa Beck, painter Monty Singer and sculptor William Rogers. The annual market is put on by SWAIA, the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts. Native American Art is the official magazine of the market, and works closely with SWAIA to bring attention to the market and the artists. Next year's event will take place August 21 and 22, 2027. For more information about the magazine, visit nativeamericanartmagazine.com