Crafted With Cradle

Dr. Cradle sits down in the season finale w/ Arthur and Joanne Rogers to discuss everything VAPA and how it’s going to change the CLT Art landscape. (Season 4 Finale)

Dr. Keith Cradle talks with Dexter Wimberly (@dexterwimberly) Independent Curator, Co-Founder/CEO of Art World Conference and Founder of Hayama Artist Residence about his beginnings with art, how artists can become better business-persons and how to start an art collection. (Season 4, Episode 4).

Dr. Keith Cradle visits Carla Lopez (@iamkingcarla) at BLKMRKTCLT to talk about putting local artists in the mix, her exhibition “LOCAL STREET” and how the city needs to funnel funding in an equitable manner. (Season 4, Episode 3)
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Dr. Keith Cradle is joined by The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art team members Todd Smith, Anastasia James and Bob Scheer to talk about the re-opening of the Museum, what to expect and the Museum's mission.  (Season 4 Premiere)

In the S3 Finale, Dr. Keith Cradle sits down with Artist/Activists Dammit Wesley & Ricky Singh to talk about the tale of two art cities as it pertains to the BLM Mural and Beatties Ford Strong. (Season 3 Finale)

Dr. Keith Cradle brings Boris “Bluz” Rogers back to the show to talk about his new gig as Director of Creative Engagement for Blumenthal Performing Arts.  (Season 3, Episode 6)

Dr. Keith Cradle sits down with Dave Butler and David "Dae-Lee" Arrington, 2/3 of Hue House, to chat about the Creative space scene in Charlotte and its disconnect, navigating through a pandemic and being unapologetic about serving their target audience. (Season 3, Episode 5)

Dr. Keith Cradle sits down with Mason Parker, Musician, Songwriter, and Poet, to chat about the local Charlotte music scene, inspiration, parenthood and lessons learned during the pandemic. (Season 3, Episode 4)

Dr. Keith Cradle updates listeners on the status of Crafted With Cradle.

Dr. Keith Cradle sits down with Rubie Britt-Height, Director of Community Relations with the Mint Museum to discuss her upbringing, how museums can expand the field of engagement and why developing community relationships are so important. [Disclaimer: This show was taped prior to the outbreak of COVID-19 and current shelter-in-place/social distancing guidelines].

Dr. Keith Cradle sits down with JoAnne Rogers of the Palette Table to discuss non traditional gatherings, being a married duo in Charlotte art and their new studio in the Season 3 Premiere. (Season 3 Premiere)

Dr. Keith Cradle sits down with artists Katherine Boxall and Chris Clamp with a live studio audience inside the Jerald Melberg Gallery. Listen as they discuss the profession of art, buying/selling art and some great stories about featured exhibitionist Lee Hall. (Season 2 Finale)

Dr. Keith Cradle sits down with Bree Stallings, multi-media artist, illustrator, writer and activist, to chat about art in a growing city, mural love and how growing up in an art positive environment can spur creativity. (Season 2, Episode 9)

Dr. Keith Cradle sits down with Morgan Tran of LaCa Projects to chat about Latin American art, signs of gentrification and how starting an art collection with a little can lead to a lot. (Season 2, Episode 8)

Dr. Keith Cradle sits down with ArtPop Street Gallery Founder Wendy Hickey and Artist Marvin Espy to chat about the importance of non-traditional space engagement, creative sponsorship and building artist profiles in Charlotte. (Season 2, Episode 7)

Dr. Keith Cradle sits down with On Q Performing Arts Founder/Artistic Director Quentin Talley to chat about the importance of diversity, cultural arts dollars and keeping theatre alive in Charlotte. (Season 2, Episode 6)

Dr. Keith Cradle sits down with the recently retired President of the Arts & Science Council Robert Bush. Listen as Robert discusses the importance of cultural engagement in the community. (Season 2, Episode 5)

Dr. Keith Cradle sits down with Jonell Logan, Executive Director of League of Creative Interventionists and discusses curating, collecting, art engagement and resource parity in Charlotte . (Season 2, Episode 4)

Dr. Keith Cradle sits down with Angie Chandler and discusses communal art engagement, Harriet Tubman, the Carribean influence on art and how to bridge the gap between large and small art institutions. (Season 2, Episode 3)

In the Season 2 premiere, Dr. Keith Cradle sits down with Co-Founder and Editor-In-Chief of the Queen City Nerve, Ryan Pitkin. Listen as Ryan talks about the fateful day with that other publication, going from staff to ownership and his love for Charlotte media. (S2, Episode 1).

On the Season 1 Finale, Dr. Keith Cradle sits down with image activist Alvin C. Jacobs. Listen as Alvin discusses his beginnings with a camera, how "K(No)W Justice, K(No)W Peace changed the CLT landscape and winning the trust of the community with his latest exhibit "Welcome to Brookhill." (Episode 9)

Dr. Keith Cradle sits down with art curator Dr. Jen Sudal Edwards. Listen as Dr. Jen discusses the art of curation, how to start an art collection, museum engagement and sazerac’s being the best cocktail, ever . (Episode 7)

NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to Dr. Edwards parting ways with The Bechtler on Aug 21, 2018.

Dr. Keith Cradle sits down with Emmy Award-winning poet Boris “Bluz” Rogers. Bluz is at the top of his game and continues to push the boundaries of what spoken word looks like not only in Charlotte but across the country. Listen as Bluz discusses his beginnings in poetry, the next levels of cultural engagement, mentoring younger artists and how Charlotte can continue to be a world class city. (Episode 5)

Dr. Keith Cradle sits down with Scott Syfert, lawyer, author, cultural arts supporter and co-founder of the May 20th Society. Listen as Scott discusses the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, what art and art institutions mean to Charlotte and growing up in a political household. Learn about “Socktober” and hear his favorite memories of current Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles over their favorite cocktails.

Dr. Keith Cradle sits down with Dammit Wesley, artist and owner of BlkMrktCLT. With a strong push to drive the arts and culture scene uptown Charlotte, Wesley is on track to bring the people to him. Listen and learn how his forum “Let’s Talk Dammit” is bridging the gap between the grassroots sector and traditional art audiences. Dr. Cradle and Wesley also vie for Wu-Tang Clan dominance over their favorite cocktails.

Dr. Keith Cradle sits down with Megan Miller, Director of Marketing for Opera Carolina. The cultural scene in Charlotte is rapidly changing and mediums such as the opera are embracing that call. Hear all about how Megan is repositioning the opera for more diverse audiences, her run-ins with Burt Reynolds and more.

Dr. Cradle also brings on special guest drinker for a quick conversation over their favorite cocktails.

In the pilot episode of Crafted With Cradle, show producer Andy Goh lets you get to know the show's host, Dr. Keith Cradle.