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.

250 Issues: One Mission

American Art Collector • AUGUST 2026 / MONTHLY

A Delicate Dance

Coast-to-Coast Coverage

August 2026 • SPECIAL EVENTS FROM COAST TO COAST YOUR GUIDE TO EXHIBITIONS, ART FAIRS &

ART NEWS • The latest in contemporary American realism.

Unveiling: Portrait of President Joe Biden • Unveiling spotlights a recently completed portrait commission or figurative work from some of the most active members of the Portrait Society of America. This month Becka Darling interviewed Michael Shane Neal about his portrait commission of President Joe Biden.

MYTHIC LANDS • Adrienne Stein channels the unearthly beauty of life and death in a new exhibition in Texas.

Life Embodied • Principle Gallery presents a group show highlighting the human figure in all its forms by leading artists from around the world.

High Fidelity • Ellen Eagle discusses returning to her first love of portraiture and the delicate dance between painter and sitter.

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

Honoring the Feminine

Roadside Attractions

Still Life Subversions

Hit the Road

As They Are

Visual Gems

Dynamic Impressions

Bearing Witness • Springville Museum of Art celebrates the continued relevance of contemporary portraiture.

Capturing Visionaries • The ongoing Portrait of a Nation exhibition showcases a mix of commissioned and acquired portraits of some of the country’s most prominent figures.

Quality Works • The OPA National Juried Salon returns to offer small, but significant oil paintings by some of the best in representational art.

A Modern Exhibition • The AAPL launches its first annual online juried exhibition, featuring works by emerging and established talent.

BENEATH THE Surface • Portrait Society of America showcases the winners of this year’s International Portrait Competition.

Beyond LIKENESS

The Power of PORTRAITURE • Portrait Society of America doubles down on its commitment to fostering growth, success and fellowship among an expanding community of practicing portraitists.

LASTING Impressions

Allegorical Visions • Rickard was the Grand Prize Winner in International Artist magazine’s Challenge No. 153 Favorite Subjects.

Subtle Intricacies • Coulter was the Second Prize Winner in International Artist magazine’s Challenge No. 152 Seascapes, Rivers & Lakes.

Bonnie Sheckter

Barbara Schilling

SOLD! art • 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.