Four new exhibitions are opening at the TMCC Art Galleries on the Dandini Campus from October 13 to November 6. The TMCC Main Gallery presents "Beyond Printmaking: The Artistic Journey of Candace Nicol Garlock (2004–2025)," a retrospective curated by Tamara Scronce tracing Garlock's evolution from traditional printmaking into experimental forms. The Red Mountain Gallery and Student Gallery feature "Communities West VI," a collaborative print folio exchange co-curated by Andrew Rice and Sukha Worob that connects printmakers across the western United States. The Erik Lauritzen Gallery hosts two print exchanges: "MashUP!" organized by Candace Garlock and Sarah Whorf, and "Fear Factory: Technology and the Culture of Fear" organized by Jim McCormick and Candace Nicol Garlock, both exploring themes of collaboration, influence, and media's construction of fear.
These exhibitions matter because they highlight the vitality of regional printmaking communities and the enduring role of academic art galleries in fostering collaboration between local and western U.S. artists. By showcasing both a veteran professor's career-spanning evolution and multi-generational print exchanges, the shows underscore how printmaking serves as a medium for mentorship, experimentation, and critical commentary on contemporary culture. The exhibitions also demonstrate the importance of community college art programs in providing accessible, high-quality contemporary art experiences outside major metropolitan centers.