National Museum of American Art
Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D. C. 1997

Dorothy Krause, Bonny Lhotka and Karin Schminke, founding members of Unique Editions, were artists-in-residence at the National Museum of American Art. With support from a team of assistants and thirty sponsors, they set up the Digital Atelier: a printmaking studio for the twenty-first century, for three weeks in July. Their large-format inkjet prints, hung in the NMAA windows, created the effect of a high-tech cathedral.

They exhibited their work, demonstrated techniques and allowed museum visitors and area artists to try the latest digital imaging hardware and software. Daily presentations were given by the artists. The event press conference brought national press and television to the Museum.

A continuous stream of visitors kept artists and equipment constantly busy. Many people visited the Atelier more than once. At the end of the three weeks, the artists and their gallery director Mary Ann Kearns were joined by Nina Tovish of the National Museum for a celebratory toast.