Beyond the Art

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 descendent.  In this conversation, Kelly talks about the Native American art world, her experiences with art, and her eye for selecting the best black ash tree to provide the best mate...

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 interpretation of Native American art. Cherokee culture played an important role in his upbringing, as both his grandmother and mother are Cherokee National Treasurers in basketry, and taught him the craft at a ve...

Welcome to the second episode of Beyond the Art where our host, Cray speaks with Karen Ann Hoffman. Karen Ann is a raised beadwork artist from the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin. They talk about her 25 years in beadwork, how it connects to her mission to stay connected to her cultural past and how she is preparing the way for future generations of artists. To find out more about Karen Ann Hoffman, vis...

Welcome to Beyond the Art! In our inaugural episode, Cray Bauxmont-Flynn speaks with America Meredith. America is painter, curator, educator, and editor of  First American Art Magazine . T he discuss the staying power of Native America Art, what it means to be a Native American Artist and what the future holds for Native American Art. Check out the First American Art Magazine on the web...