Today's guest needs no introduction—it's American Art Collective co-host Maggie Cibik, who drops into today's show for a big announcement. We also talk about some of her favorite episodes, her crash course through the art world and what excites her about American art and its many genres.

On today's episode of First Looks for Western Art Collector, co-publisher Adolfo Castillo talks with executive editor Michael Clawson about the August issue of Western Art Collector. Inside the issue are features on Silas Thompson, Sean Michael Chavez, a group show inspired by author/painter Will James and more, as well as special sections on ranch life and Western portraiture. This episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector, the only monthly magazine devoted to art of the American West. Learn more at westernartcollector.com.

On today's episode of First Looks for American Art Collector, co-publisher Adolfo Castillo talks with managing editor Sarah Gianelli about the August issue of American Art Collector. Inside the issue are features on artists César Biojo, Jeanine Brito and Noah Saterstrom, as well as previews of openings and events all around the art world. The issue also has our famous Art of the Portrait annual special section. This episode is sponsored by American Art Collector, which features the top contemporary art in the country every single month. Learn more at americanartcollector.com.

Abstract painter Isabelle Alessandra joins us for today's episode as we explore her career and studio, as well as her involvement in the Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach and the Pageant of the Masters. Isabelle talks about her life growing up in Canada, her interest in the arts, important advice she received from her mother and her involvement in the popular Laguna Beach art event. The Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach is now ongoing through August 30, 2024. American Art Collector is a proud media sponsor of the festival.

[Western Art] We are recording in Santa Fe, New Mexico, today as Jenny Kimball joins the show. Jenny is a co-owner of La Fonda on the Plaza, the 102-year-old hotel on the Santa Fe Plaza. We talk about the many events that are hosted in and around La Fonda, especially in August during Santa Fe Indian Market, and also about the vast art collection that remains on view within the rooms and common areas at the hotel. Native American Art magazine is a proud partner and supporter of La Fonda, which has long supported Western and Native American art and artists.

[Native American Art] Our guest today is Cray Bauxmont-Flynn, the host of Beyond the Art podcast. Michael Clawson chats with Cray about Native American art, the stories coming from that side of the art world and also design and other aspects of American art. We've partnered with Beyond the Art for two special episodes devoted to Native American art: one Beyond the Art episode with Michael as a guest and this episode of American Art Collective with Cray as a guest. Learn more about Beyond the Art at beyondtheart.net.

On this episode of the American Art Collective, we talk with renowned artist Dennis Ziemienski. We talk about his early days as an artist, the ebbs and flows of his illustrious career, what has inspired his work, upcoming shows and so much more! This episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector Magazine.

On today's episode of First Looks for American Art Collector, co-publisher Wendie Martin talks with managing editor Sarah Gianelli about the July issue of American Art Collector. Inside the issue are features on Quang Ho, Zienna Brunsted Stewart, Simon Dinnerstein and more, as well as special sections on scupture, art of the nude and a destination guide on New England. This episode is sponsored by American Art Collector, which features the top contemporary art in the country every single month. Learn more at americanartcollector.com.