Native Now
Native art isn’t a relic. It’s a dispatch from the present — and the Rockwell Museum’s new exhibition, Native Now, makes that impossible to ignore.In this episode, host Joe Williams sits down with Amanda Lett, Curator...
Loyal to the Soil: Native Storytellers and Social Justice: Inside Rena Flying Coyote Collective
On this episode of Beyond the Art, we sit down with filmmakers Ben West, alike mteuzi, and Yancey Burns from Rena Flying Coyote Collective, a Native-led nonprofit using film as a tool for social change. They share how...
Walking with Intention: Indigenous Modern Life with Jamie Gentry
In this episode of Beyond the Arts, Joe sits down with Jamie Gentry, a Danakhtak and Mamaleila Kla artist from the Kwakwaka'wakw Nation, whose moccasins are as much about relationship and story as they are about...
Beyond the Stage: Cary Morin on Songwriting, Storytelling, and Indigenous Identity
In this heartfelt episode of Beyond the Arts, we sit down with Cary Morin, a master of American Roots music and Crow tribal member, to explore his four-decade journey from playing piano as a child in Great Falls,...
Ink and Identity: Dr. Lars Krutak on Indigenous Tattooing as Cultural Survival
In this powerful episode of Beyond the Arts, we sit down with Dr. Lars Krutak, known globally as "the tattoo anthropologist," to explore the profound world of indigenous tattooing traditions. For nearly 30 years, Lars...
Indigenous Creativity: Eric-Paul Riege’s Sanctuary of Art
In this episode, we sit down with Eric-Paul Riege, who takes us on a journey through his artistic legacy rooted in a lineage of weavers and fiber artists. Eric shares how these early memories of craft have shaped his...
Wild Clay Awakening: Where the Land Shapes the Hand with Robert King
Robert King, a former physician turned ceramic artist, shares his unromantic entry into pottery—inspired by an online video, he quickly acquired a wheel and kiln, firing imperfect pots while building skills rooted in...
Redefining Identity: Erik Brodt on Indigenous Fashion
In this episode of "Beyond the Art," we delve into the inspiring journey of Erik Brodt, co-founder of Ginew, a Native American brand that redefines indigenous identity through fashion. Erik shares how Ginew was born...
Food as Medicine: A Conversation with Pyet de Spain
In this captivating episode of Beyond the Art Podcast, host Joe sits down with Pyet, a dynamic chef known for her innovative fusion of Native American and Mexican cuisines. Pyet takes listeners on a journey through her...
Crafting Stories Through Beads with Kaleb Lee
Diné artist Kaleb Lee takes us on a journey through the vibrant and intricate world of beadwork, a passion ignited in his youth and nurtured by family influences. Kaleb's story unfolds with a road trip to a powwow in...
Crafting Identity through Art with Michel Dumont
Join us on Beyond the Arts as we welcome the incredibly talented Michel Dumont, a queer Métis, two-spirited artist from Thunder Bay, Ontario. Michel captivates us with stories of turning discarded materials into...
Transforming Indigenous Art: The Impact of the Indigenous Curatorial Collective
Join us for a compelling exploration of the Indigenous Curatorial Collective (ICC) with our guests Justine Stilborn and Eli Hirtle. We examine how this organization, founded in 2005, has become a vital network for...
Crafting Stories of Meaning and Representation with Jana Schmieding
Jana Schmieding, a dynamic actor, writer, and comedian, takes center stage as she shares her journey from the bustling classrooms of New York City's public schools to the vibrant sets of Hollywood. With roles in...
Exploring Identity, Art, and Advocacy with Two-Spirit Artist Roger Kuhn
Join us for an enlightening journey with Roger Kuhn, a two-spirit indigenous queer artist, musician, and advocate, as we explore the intricate tapestry of identity and healing through art. Roger shares his profound...
Leonard Harmon: Bridging Powwow Traditions with Bronx Street Art
What if creating art could transform cultural narratives and bridge different worlds? Join us in an inspiring conversation with Leonard Harmon, a groundbreaking artist who intertwines traditional Indigenous artistry...