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Ep. 269 - Polk Museum of Art: Rockwell/Wyeth: Icons of Americana

Release Date: 05/21/2024

American Art Collective

Returning to the show is Thomas Blackshear II. We recorded this episode at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City during the Prix de West. Moments before Thomas sat down to join us, he won the Museum Purchase Award, one of the top honors at the Prix de West. We usually sit down with the winner of this award after it is announced, and we were happy to continue that tradition with a friend of the podcast. Thomas talks about his award-winning piece and what it means to have the painting be part of the museum's permanent collection. See the full exhibition through...

Ep. 273 - Jeff Moran from John Moran Auctioneers

American Art Collective

We’re going deep into American art, especially California art, with our special guest, Jeff Moran of John Moran Auctioneers. Jeff gives insight into the American art market, auctions and the many great artists who painted in California, where the auction house is based. We cover lots of fascinating ground within historic American art in this episode, so be ready to learn a lot! This episode is sponsored by American Fine Art Magazine. Learn about John Moran Auctioneers’ sales, and many other auction houses, in the pages of American Fine Art Magazine. Visit the website at...

Ep. 272 - Duke Beardsley

American Art Collective

Joining us on today’s episode is Denver modernist and cowboy painter Duke Beardsley. Inspired by ranch life in the West, Duke has risen to become one of top artists working in the West. His paintings, often large and wide, blur the lines between Western art and more modern genres such as Pop Art. Today’s episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector, which has featured many of Duke’s shows all around the country.

Ep. 271 - Baltimore Museum of Art: Art/Work Women Print Makers of the WPA

American Art Collective

Historical Fine Art - On this episode, The American Art Collective get a special look into the Baltimore Museum of Art's exhibition: Art/Work Women Print Makers of the WPA. We talk with Virginia Anderson, BMA's Curator of American Art and Department Head of American Painting & Sculpture and Decorative Arts, as well as the curator of Art/Work Women Printmakers of the WPA. Virigina tells us about the inspiration for the show and describes some of her favorite pieces. We talks about the important legacy these female artists leave and the importance of continuing to celebrate their work.

Ep. 270 - Provincetown with Greg Salvatori

American Art Collective

Historical Fine Art - This episode of the American Art Collective is the third and final installment of our three part series featuring Provincetown, MA - America's oldest continuous art colony. For this special finale we are joined by the wonderful Greg Salvatori, artist and owner of Greg Salvatory Gallery in Provincetown. Greg walks us through his journey to becoming an artist and how he came to know and love P-Town. He gushes about the inspiring art community that loves and supports all of their members. He talks about what he sees in store for Provincetown and so much more!

Ep. 269 - Polk Museum of Art: Rockwell/Wyeth: Icons of Americana

American Art Collective

Historical Fine Art - On this episode of the American Art Collective we are joined by H. Alexander Rich, Ph.D. Executive Director and Chief Curator at the Polk Museum of Art. He talks with us about the museum's ongoing exihibtion, Rockwell/Wyeth: Icons of Americana. The exihibit features 40 orgininal paintings from Rockwell and Wyeth and 321 Saturday Evening Post Covers. Plus, Alex takes us behind the scenes and shows us what it is like to make all the pieces of this show come together! The show runs through May 26. Learn more at .

Ep. 268 - First Look: American Art Collector June Issue

American Art Collective

On this episode of American Art Collective we get the first look at the June issue for American Art Collector magazine! Sarah Gianelli chats with us about cover artist Brian Haberlin, the features including Carl Dobsky and Shawn Barber at Copro Gallery, Industrial Beauty at Fairfield Museum and History Center, the collector's focuses, upcoming events and shows and so much more! This episode is sponsored by American Art Collector Magazine!

Ep. 267 - First Look: Western Art Collector June Issue

American Art Collective

On this episode of American Art Collective we get the first look at the June Issue for Western Art Collector! Michael Clawson talks with us about the cover aritst Carrie Ballantyne, the features including; Abigail Gutting, Edward H. Bohlin and the biannual La Luz de Taos. We talk about the collecto's focuses on women artists and canyons and deserts. Plus, upcoming events, shows and so much more! This episode is sponosored by Western Art Collector Magazine.

Ep. 266 - Ben Steele

American Art Collective

Western Art - On this episode of the American Art Collective we chat with artist Ben Steele. Ben takes us on his artist’s journey from growing up in Washington to moving to Utah as a teenager. We talk about our shared fascination with pop-culture and explains his techniques that bring his sought after work to life. Ben also helps cultivate the growing art scene in Helper, Utah where he continues to blend the traditional processes with a contemporary edge. This episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector Magazine.

Ep. 265 - Lincoln Glenn

American Art Collective

Historical Fine Art - On this episode of the American Art Collective we talk with Douglas Gold and Eli Sterngass, co-founders of Lincoln Glenn Gallery. Gold and Sterngass tell us about their exihibit featuring the National Association of Women Artists (NAWA), helping to spotlight the important contributions of female artists through the organization. They talk with us about their collaboration with NAWA and their plans for the future. This episode is sponsored by American Art Collector Magazine.

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