Four new exhibitions open at the TMCC Art Galleries on the Dandini Campus from October 13 to November 6, 2025. 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, connecting printmakers across the western U.S. 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, exploring media-driven fear.
These exhibitions matter because they highlight the vitality of regional printmaking communities and the enduring role of academic galleries in fostering collaboration between local and western U.S. artists. The shows celebrate both established and emerging printmakers, emphasizing mentorship, experimentation, and the evolution of print media. By featuring a TMCC professor's two-decade career and multi-institutional print exchanges, the exhibitions reinforce the importance of community-based art projects and the continued relevance of printmaking as a dynamic, contemporary practice.