Beyond the Art

Get ready to immerse yourself in an inspiring conversation with Bobby C Martin, a Muskogee Creek Nation citizen, renowned printmaker, and visual arts professor. Listen in as he traces his artistic jo…

As we journey alongside the inspiring Heather Johnston, a determined Unangan (Aleut)/Alutiiq ledger artist, we get a glimpse into her unique creative process and the experiences that shaped her appro…

You'll be captivated by our conversation with Awanigiizhik Bruce, an artist of the Turtle Mountain Chippewa, as he takes us on a journey through his multifaceted artistry. From an early age, Bruce im…

Join us for a captivating conversation with Kenneth Johnson, a citizen of the Muscogee Nation and a renowned jeweler, sculptor, and designer. Kenneth shares his compelling journey from growing up in …

Meet Danielle SeeWalker, a remarkable artist and a proud citizen of the Standing Rock Sioux Nation. Danielle's art, which she beautifully describes as a visual diary, is deeply rooted in her rich her…

From the heart-warming stories of his childhood where comic books and cartoons sparked his artistic imagination, to his transformation into a prolific artist skilled in diverse forms - oil painting, …

Are you ready to be inspired? Join me as I sit down with Elias Jade Not Afraid, a self-taught bead and ledger artist of the Crow Nation. Our conversation traverses his challenging journey from battli…

What happens when the rich tapestry of Native American art meets a unique platform that fosters collaboration, diversity, and community? We've got the answers for you in this awe-inspiring conversati…

Prepare to step into the vivid, dream-inspired world of the remarkable Johnnie Diacon, a citizen of the Muskogee Creek Nation and an artist who has been painting dreams since his childhood. How does …

In this engaging episode of Beyond The Art, we're joined by Isaiah Stewart, a talented artist and citizen of the Oglala Lakota and Mohawk Tribes. Isaiah shares his journey as an artist, from growing …

What does it truly mean to carry on a legacy through art? Join us as we welcome Cherokee Nation citizen and second-generation artist Traci Rabbit, who shares her inspiring journey of following in her…

Join us for an enriching conversation with the incredibly talented Nacona Burgess, as we explore his remarkable journey as a Native American artist and the power of storytelling through his paintings…

On this episode of Beyond the Art, our host Cray is joined by Evans Flammond Sr., a Rose Bud Sioux citizen and artist, their conversation centers around Evans' specialization in ledger art and painte…

In this podcast, Cray interviews John Lukavic, the Andrew W. Mellon Curator of Native Arts and head of the Native Arts Department at the Denver Art Museum. John explains that his department includes …

In this episode of Beyond the Art, Cray is joined by artist Lisa Rutherford.

Lisa Rutherford is a Cherokee artist with the Cherokee Nation who creates traditional pottery, textiles, and historic cloth…

This week on Beyond the Art, host Cray Bauxmont-Flynn Flynn meets with Navajo Nation citizen Amber Dubois Shepherd. Ambers gives us an insight on how she grew up in a home immersed with the different…

In this Episode, Cray interviews George Alexander, an artist who started drawing his favorite cartoon characters at a young age. George highlights the challenges of transitioning to a new environment…

On this episode of Beyond the Art, Cray is joined by fifth-generation basket maker, Kelly Church. Kelly is a member of the Gun Lake Band in Michigan and a Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Ojibwe des…

In this episode, host Cray interviews artist Bryan Waytula, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation. The conversation revolves around Bryan’s experiences, heritage, cultural background, and the interpretati…