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[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

[Western Art] Co-publisher Adolfo Castillo speaks with executive editor Michael Clawson about the September 2026 issue of Western Art Collector, which includes a big cover feature on Mark Maggiori, as well as coverage of the 60th annual Cowboy Artists of America exhibition, the Jackson Hole Art Auction, Quest for the West and much more. This issue also has a massive wildlife special section just in time for all of our coverage in Jackson Hole. Subscribe today at westernartcollector.com.

[Contemporary Realism] Co-publisher Adolfo Castillo speaks with managing editor Sarah Gianelli about the September 2026 issue of American Art Collector, which includes features about Michael Bergt and Alexey Steele, previews of events hosted by the Washington Society of Landscapes and American Impressionist Society, our annual special section on landscape painting and much more. This episode is sponsored by American Art Collector. Learn more at americanartcollector.com.

[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.