Beyond the Art

Cherokee photographer and filmmaker Cody Hammer shares an inspiring story of self-discovery and creative resilience that is bound to captivate our listeners. From an unexpected assignment at the Osag…

Celebrated artist Jonathan Thunder takes us on a captivating journey through his world of art, animation, and storytelling. As a member of the Red Lake Band of Ojibwe, Jonathan melds urban and Indige…

Osamuskwasis Roan, a talented fashion designer with roots deep in Cree and Dene heritage, joins us for an inspiring conversation on Beyond the Art. Hailing from Pigeon Lake, Alberta, Osamuskwasis pas…

How does one reconcile a dual identity and create art that resonates across cultures? Join us for an inspiring episode of Beyond the Art, where we welcome Dyani White Hawk, a remarkable artist whose …

Discover the transformative journey of John Murie, an artist from the Chippewa Cree tribe whose work transcends tradition and modernity. From his early inspiration drawn from comic books to his forma…

Crystal Worl, an artist of Tlingit and Athabaskan heritage, captivates us with stories of her artistic journey and the cultural threads that weave through her work. Raised in Fairbanks, Alaska, she l…

Join us for an unforgettable journey with Jeffrey Gibson, a groundbreaking multidisciplinary artist of Choctaw and Cherokee descent, as he shares his artistic voyage shaped by a nomadic childhood acr…

From the moment Holly Wilson picked up her first camera at age three, she knew she was destined to tell stories. Join us as Holly takes us through her incredible artistic journey, from the influence …

What if the stories that shape our understanding of the world were told by the people who live them? Join us as we explore this profound question with Josue Rivas, an Indigenous futurist who is redef…

Join us for an evocative conversation with the incredibly talented Dr. Jessica Moore Harjo, whose artistry is a profound celebration of her Osage, Pawnee, and Otoe heritage. Growing up in a household…

Renowned producer and artist Jhane Myers, who is Comanche and Blackfeet, graces Beyond the Art to share her incredible journey in the entertainment industry. Jhane opens up about how her heritage sha…

What if artwork could be a powerful tool to reclaim and preserve a culture? Join us in an engaging conversation with John Pepion, a distinguished artist from the Blackfeet Nation in Montana, as he sh…

Growing up amidst the vibrant swirl of a powwow family, one can't help but be swept up in the creative current. That's precisely what happened to Joe Big Mountain, a Quill artist of Mohawk and Comanc…

When the threads of heritage entwine with the pulse of modern fashion, the result is nothing short of mesmerizing. Kayla Lookinghorse, a Standing Rock Sioux Tribe member and visionary fashion designe…

Embark on an enthralling expedition through the ever-evolving world of Native American art with our esteemed guest, Cannupa Hanska Luger. A Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara artist whose creative roots were n…

Celebrated Indigenous filmmaker and fashion designer Peshawn Bread graces our podcast with her powerful insights and inspiring journey. As we traverse the landscape of Peshawn's artistry, she unveils…

When the threads of tradition intertwine with the vibrant beads of the present, remarkable stories unfold. This is precisely the experience we share with Jori Brennon, the extraordinary bead artist f…

The brushstrokes of Nani Chacon, a visionary artist with roots in the Diné Navajo tradition, color our latest podcast episode with stories of transformation—from urban graffiti to grand murals. Her a…

When the raw emotion of our heritage bleeds into the canvas of our present, the art that emerges is nothing short of mesmerizing. That's what we discovered as we sat down with Nicholas Galanin, an ar…

When KP from Black Belt Eagle Scout graced us with her presence, we were struck by the serendipity behind the band's name—a tale woven from spontaneity rather than premeditation. She enchanted us wit…