The Honeycomb Project – call for artists

CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS:

The Honeycomb Project: A Metaphor for the interconnectedness, collaboration and strength found within a community.

At first glance, a honeycomb may appear as a simple geometric pattern, but upon closer inspection, one realizes its complexity and precision. The honeycomb is composed of numerous hexagonal cells, each working in harmony to create a unified whole. Each cell has a specific purpose and function, whether it is storing honey, housing the queen bee, or nurturing the brood. Similarly, within a community, individuals come together with unique talents, skills, and roles, contributing to the overall well-being and growth of the collective.  This metaphor highlights the idea of interconnectedness through relationships, shared experiences, and shared goals, thus creating a strong foundation for collective growth and resilience. The Honeycomb Project will reflect on how we are connected to one another through environment and place.

This project is open to artists working in Nevada, Idaho, California, Oregon, Washington, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Arizona. The entire project will first be shown at the Metro Gallery, Reno City Hall, Sept. 22 to Nov. 14, 2025, and will be one of the featured exhibitions during the Rocky Mountain Printmaking Alliance Symposium Oct. 15-18, 2025. It will then travel to Oats Park Art Center in Fallon and  Las Vegas for a show in the Nevada Humanities Program Gallery Spring 2026.  After that is will be available to travel to other venues. This will be considered a traveling show until Dec. 31, 2027. If for any reason there is interest in an exhibit beyond that date, Candace Garlock will get permission from each artist. Artists not giving permission will have their artwork sent back in the first week of January 2028.

Email Candace Garlock for more information: cgarlock@tmcc.edu