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Ep. 368 - Alyssa Monks and the Ways of Water
2026/1/27 | 1h 3 mins.
[Contemporary Realism] We have a very special guest on the show as painter Alyssa Monks takes time from her studio to discuss her 20+ years in the art world and her newest works. Alyssa has been a part of American Art Collector since some of our first issues, so we're thrilled to have her on the show to talk about bathroom locations, the subtlety of private moments and her history of painting water. (The book she mentions but does not name is "A Brief Tour of Human Consciousness: From Impostor Poodles to Purple Numbers" by V.S. Ramachandran.) Read more about Alyssa in the March 2026 issue of American Art Collector. Subscribe at americanartcollector.com
Ep. 367 - First Look: Western Art Collector February Issue
2026/1/22 | 34 mins.
[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.
Ep. 366 - First Look: American Art Collector February Issue
2026/1/22 | 26 mins.
[Contemporary Realism] Co-publisher Wendie Martin speaks with managing editor Sarah Gianelli about the February 2026 issue of American Art Collector, which includes features on Stephen Early, John Alexander and Dale Terbush. Also in the issue is destination guide for the state of California, and dozens of art show previews from coast to coast. This episode is sponsored by American Art Collector. Learn more at americanartcollector.com
Ep. 365 - The Sculpture of Emma Stebbins with Curator Karli Wurzelbacher
2026/1/13 | 49 mins.
[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.
Ep. 364 - Year in Review — 2025
2025/12/30 | 1h 10 mins.
During our special year-end wrap-up, discover what executive editor Michael Clawson and managing editor Sarah Gianelli have to say about 2025—and all the art discoveries they've made over the last 12 months. From standout artists of the year and favorite podcast interviews to must-travel art destinations, shifts in the art market and much more, this wide-ranging conversation looks back at a thrilling year. Join host and co-publisher Wendie Martin as she guides them through a thoughtful, insightful and entertaining year in review.

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Welcome to the American Art Collective podcast, the official podcast of International Artist Publishing. Each week we'll bring you fresh perspectives from the communities of our five magazines: American Art Collector, Western Art Collector, American Fine Art Magazine, Native American Art and International Artist. On the podcast, we'll go beyond the magazine pages, and into the secret gardens of imagination. We'll visit with the movers and shakers and newsmakers. Everyone from artists and gallery owners, to collectors, museum curators and more. Join us to hear their stories and secrets behind how they got to be who they are, and where they are, in the world of art. The American Art Collective Podcast is YOUR all-access behind-the-scenes pass to what's new, what's now, and what's next in American art!

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