American Art Collector

Previewing upcoming art exhibitions from coast to coast, American Art Collector is a unique monthly magazine specially designed to bring living representational artists, galleries and active art collectors together in one place.

The Art of the Portrait

American Art Collector • AUGUST 2023/MONTHLY

Upholding Tradition

SHOW CALENDAR

PRESENT 23

A Portable WINDOW • Scott Prior’s Seasons

FASHION STATEMENT • The 2023 Bennett Prize goes to painter Shiqing Deng

Michael Carson • A Contemporary Master of American Art

Stay Connected… WITH FINE ART

Masterful Works • Oil Painters of America presents its annual exhibition of works by its Master members in Philipsburg, Montana.

A Timeless Technique • The American Impressionist Society presents its annual National Juried Exhibition in the historic Brandywine Valley

WHERE TECHNIQUE MEETS TECHNOLOGY

FEATURED Artists & Galleries

THE PRESENCE OF A Narrative • A look at the award-winning works from the 25th -annual International

The VALUE and IMPACT • of the Portrait Society of America

Carol Baxter Kirby: Portrait of Chief Justice Robert Benham

Beautiful FACES

FEATURED Artists & Galleries

Portrait Artists Directory • For a milestone 15 years now, our annual Portrait Artists Directory has given collectors a simple, clear and easy way to find their next great portraitist. In this issue, you can explore nearly 50 artists from across the country and beyond. With examples of artwork, price ranges and contact information at the ready, it’s never been easier to find the right artist for you.

Show Previews • OUR EDITORS TALK TO ARTISTS ABOUT THE WORK IN THEIR LATEST SHOWS

Beautiful Variety

Making Their Mark

Night and Day

Emotion in Motion

Blended Beauty

Communicating Through Paint

Paradigm Shift

Wild World

Drama and Beauty

Seeing Red

Thresholds

Best and Brightest • Principle Gallery hosts NOAPS’ Best of America exhibition and event, displaying stunning paintings in oil and acrylic.

Art in the Mountains • The third annual Intersect Aspen returns to the Aspen Ice Garden this August.

The Heartland • Women Artists of the West celebrates 53 years of art with a new exhibition at a historic venue in Kansas.

Hushed Scenes • Swec was the Grand Prize Winner in International Artist magazine’s Challenge No. 135, Cityscapes.

Free Spirit • Roland was the Second Prize Winner in International Artist magazine’s Challenge No. 134 Abstract/Experimental Art.

A Timeless Touch • Fish received American Art Collector’s Award of Excellence for work featured in Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach, 2022

Ann Kraft Walker

Grace M. DeVito

Nancy Tankersley

Jennifer Heine

David Kizziar

SOLD! • American Art Collector magazine has changed the way artists, galleries and collectors connect. It has closed the gap that previously existed in the traditional art market. Spectacular and instant SOLD! stories keep rolling in. Check out some of the highlights of the sales and connections achieved from the pages of our magazine and throughout the market.