Beyond the Art

Eighth Generation: Louie Gong on Art, Native Identity, and Building Economic Sovereignty

Louie Gong’s story begins in Ruskin, British Columbia, in a house surrounded by cedar trees with no running water. Raised primarily by his Coast Salish grandmother and Ch

In Light and Shadow: Brian Adams and Sarah Stacke on Indigenous Photography, Agency, and Reclamation

The collaboration behind the book In Light and Shadow stems from a decade-long friendship between Alaskan Inuit photographer Brian Adams and non-Indigenous archival resea

Petala Ironcloud on Indigenous Sovereignty, Media, and Art Criticism

In this episode, Petala Ironcloud outlines the rigorous, analytical methods he uses to dissect contemporary media frameworks and examine the systems that control indigeno

The Battle for Hickory Ground: Ancestral Desecration, Sovereign Shields, and the Fight for Muscogee Sacred Space

This episode pulls back the curtain on the complex legal, historical, and procedural mechanics defining the ongoing crisis at Hickory Ground. The discussion centers heavi

Beyond the Lens: Cara Romero on Cultural Photography, Native Representation, and Visual Storytelling

In this episode, Cara Romero details her meticulous and layered approach to building theatrical, high-production visual narratives. Formally trained in black-and-white co

Decolonizing Wealth with Edgar Villanueva

Edgar Villanueva’s story begins within the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, but his path was uniquely shaped by his experience as an "urban native" growing up in Raleigh.

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

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 f

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

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 fro

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

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

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

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 th

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 cuisine

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

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 st

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, foun

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

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 he