International Artist Publishing LLC (IA), the leading art magazine and media company worldwide, has named its two new publishers, Adolfo Castillo and Wendie Martin, as it rolls out the October/November 2020 issues.

Adolfo Castillo has been the Production Director at IA for the past 15 years. His expertise in creative and editorial, along with his degree in visual communications, drives his focus on providing educational and entertaining content to readers while emphasizing the beautiful art from galleries and artists featured in the company’s five magazines.

Wendie Martin, with 25 years in publishing, branding and media, will bring a community voice to the art world, galleries, auctions, exhibitions and events. Martin has a proven record of helping businesses succeed and developing a bridge between marketing and visibility for advertisers, exhibitions, and events. Her focus is in the magazine and media industry. 

Together, Castillo and Martin are developing new programs to inform and educate subscribers and art collectors and to solidify IA’s number one position for the art world globally by showcasing artists, galleries, exhibitions, events, auctions, and more.  All five titles will reflect this focus and direction. 

The magazines are proven industry leaders. American Art Collector focuses on contemporary representational art and is celebrating its 15-year anniversary this month. Western Art Collector is a 13-year-old title that is the voice of the Western art world. In just five years, Native American Art has become the magazine for the historic and contemporary Native American art market. American Fine Art Magazine is the definitive publication for historic American art including insights on master painters, galleries and dealers, auctions and major museum exhibitions. International Artist is a 22-year-old magazine for and about artists and their styles. Each title represents the company’s passion for the art community.

In addition to their printed format, the titles also have a strong digital presence that includes YouTube channels, more than 600,000 combined fans on social media platforms, a robust email list of followers, interactive websites with Online Exhibition Spaces and a coming-soon podcast program featuring artists, gallery owners, prominent art celebrities and collectors to talk about their life experiences and love of art. 

Publishers Castillo and Martin’s vision and main focus is “Bringing Art to Every Part of Our Lives.” The October/November issues contain an exciting lineup of upcoming exhibitions and events from excellent galleries, and they mark the first issues with the new publishers. For more information or interviews, please contact Adolfo Castillo at 480-231-4890.  

About International Artist Publishing LLC

International Artist Publishing LLC is the leading art magazine and media company reaching a worldwide audience and is dedicated to “Bringing Art to Every Part of Our Lives.” Its five fine art publications—American Art Collector, Western Art Collector, American Fine Art Magazine, Native American Art and International Artist—have proven track records with their respective art markets by connecting galleries, artists, museums, auctions and events with the most active collectors. The company’s mission is to bring together a team of top industry experts in every genre to grow the art community, provide a strong voice and create a bridge for the collector.