The Honeycomb Project Prospectus

 

Prospectus for Participation- curated by Candace Garlock, cgarlock@tmcc.edu

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 the region connected to Rocky Mountain Printmaking Alliance. (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 October 15-18, 2025. It will then travel to Las Vegas for a show in the NV Humanities Program Gallery Spring 2026.  It will then be available to travel to other venues. This will be considered a travelling show until December 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.

Timeline:

 September 15, 2024 thru February 1, 2025 Intent to Participate -Email Candace Garlock cgarlock@tmcc.edu so you can be added to the artist emailing list. 

 February 15, 2025 -$20 Participation fee due to help cover shipping costs back to artist.*see exception below

 August 1, 2025 -Artist statement and inventory information due via email cgarlock@tmcc.edu.

 August 1, 2025 -Postmark or hand deliver artwork to Candace Garlock, 8815 Eaglenest Road, Sparks, NV 89436 (775)848-3119

Details:

 The theme is loosely based on one’s environment, landscape and or place.  Also, artists are encouraged but not required to include printmaking techniques.  Because the wood panels are sold in packs of 6, it is also acceptable to work in teams or collectives in your area.

 Content must be appropriate for a public space: materials containing offensive or discriminatory depictions, nudity, profanity, illegal activities, or negative depiction of social, religious, ethnic, political groups or individuals will not be considered for display.

 Each artist may submit up to 6 panels. Artists must work on designated hexagon wood panels that they need to order from Amazon link: Hexagon Wood Canvas for Crafts, Framed Wooden Panel             Boards for Painting (8x9 in,6 Pack)

 Artwork must be designed from “point to point”…the top is at a point, the bottom corresponding point.

 Artwork must not extend past the side borders because all the panels will be installed flush against each other. Any dimensional pieces must not extend more than 1/2 inch above the surface and must be strong enough to travel.

 Artwork needs to be varnished or sealed.

 Panels need to be wired within the inside part of the back wood panel.  See image below. Make sure contact info and title are on the back of the panel.

 Artists are asked to also write a short artist statement on their piece/s or collaboration as a group.

 Artists understand that this is a traveling exhibit and they may not get their work back until 2027. Although some venues will have insurance while art is on exhibit, there isn’t any insurance while in transport or while in storage at Candace’s studio.

*Waiver of Participation Fee – If you are doing this project as a classroom assignment or as a non-profit collaboration project (for example a print shop) and are willing to work with Candace on shipping and/or delivering as a group, the $20 per artist fee will be waived.  Each group will need to have one contact person and the group is responsible for the cost of shipping all the pieces back, which will be coordinated between the contact person and Candace.

Project Blog and Book: There will be a blog created showcasing each piece with artist statement and bio, contact info. A book will be published in 2026 featuring everyone’s pieces and stories related to this project.