American Art Collective

[Western Art] Today we have a very special episode devoted to Western icon Charles M. Russell. Joining us on the show is author Larry Len Peterson and Sarah Adcock, associate curator at the C.M. Russell Museum in Great Falls, Montana. We go into Charlie's whole life and career, and explore why his work is so treasured today, 100 years after his death. Celebrate Russell with us in the October issue of Western Art Collector. Subscribe today at westernartcollector.com.

[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.