May 2025

In the May issue American Art Collector is proud to present the 21nd annual Art Lover’s Guide to Collecting Fine Art in Santa Fe & Vicinity. This destination guide provides in-depth coverage of the thriving art scene across the City Different, from the galleries and happenings along Canyon Road to the pop-up shows in the Railyard District, the galleries, studios and vendors that line the Plaza and beyond. With hundreds of galleries, dozens of museums and several major art events, The Art Lover’s Guide to Collecting Fine Art in Santa Fe & Vicinity will be indispensable to our readers, helping them maximize their experience in the epicenter of art in the Southwest. One of our most extensive destination guides, don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your gallery or area studio with the many collectors who flock to the Santa Fe region area each year. Photo courtesy New Mexico Tourism Department.

The May 2025 issue of American Art Collector is dedicated to several genres of animal art, beginning with our 14th annual Collector's Focus: Wildlife Art, which showcases works by the best wildlife artists working today. An ever-popular feature for our readers, it highlights paintings and sculpture of wildlife of all kinds—from little birds spotted in your back yard to soaring birds of prey, big North American game to exotic species from around the world and so much more. The wildlife artwork featured in this section celebrates the diverse creatures of the natural world and the artists who capture them, bringing attention to their beauty and awareness about the need to protect them. Whether your gallery represents wildlife artists or are an independent artist, don’t miss this opportunity to share your wildlife works with the huge collector base interested in this genre. Book today and have your wildlife art featured in the May issue. Artwork by Carl Rungius (1869-1959).

American Art Collector’s May issue presents a special section devoted to our beloved pets. A complement to Wildlife feature, our Collector’s Focus: Wild at Heart (Pets) showcases fine pet-related paintings and sculpture. Art that showcases our domesticated companions can be serious and staged, playful and humorous, capture a moment in an animal’s day-to-day life or incorporate pets in more subtle ways. This section will introduce art and animal to the top artists taking commissions for pet portraiture, and connect you with the artist whose style best suits your taste. Whether furry, feathered or scaled; and highlight works that incorporate pets into portraits with their families. When well-executed, these works can transcend the owner-pet bond and, just like wildlife art, be collectible in their own right. Be sure to take advantage of this unique opportunity to have your pet-themed art featured in American Art Collector. Artwork by Grace DeVito.

In keeping with the animal theme, the May issue of American Art Collector also contains the 16th annual Collector’s Focus: The Art of the Horse. For centuries horses have captivated humans with their beauty, strength and grace. It is no surprise that they are one of many artists’ favorite subjects. This exclusive feature will present new works by leading equine artists who specialize in painting and sculpting this widely beloved animal. Don’t miss this chance to showcase your art of the horse in this annual special section. Artwork by Otto Sturke.