From the North Museum Website:

The subphylum Hexapoda (from Greek for ‘six legs’) or hexapods comprises the largest clade of arthropods. Hexapods are named for their most distinctive feature: a three-part body plan with a consolidated thorax and three pairs of legs. In this exhibition, North Museum of Nature & Science asked regional artists to explore their relationship to the insect world, gardens, and our greater impact on biodiversity found within wild spaces more broadly.

A message from Sheri Hansen, Art Gallery and Visual Arts Program Coordinator:

When you look to insects what do you find? When have you felt awe in the presence of Hexapoda? Insects surround us. Whether beneficially pollinating our gardens or spreading disease, insects leave their mark. They forage, they swarm, they camouflage, they predate. They communicate and learn socially, they metamorphosize, they create a hive mind. They help us mark the seasons, they challenge our picnics, and inspire us to create science fiction movie monsters. Gardens are habitat for insects. They are mini ecosystems or even wild places within the footprint of our domestic space. From as small as a container to as large as a meadow, the garden is a refuge for wildlife and a place to contemplate nature.

Hexapodan Days will feature original artworks from local and regional artists. Two Beastie and Bone originals are included.