Ground Breakers: Women's Research and Resolve at Atelier 17

The focus of the exhibition is to highlight under-recognized women who participated in this transformative and collaborative workshop. Atelier 17 spanned five decades, two continents, and exposed hundreds of artists, both well-known and obscure, to the unlimited possibilities of intaglio printmaking. The ten artists featured in this exhibition explored innovative techniques, held important roles, and considered Atelier 17 a critical part of their lives—in myriad ways. These women were part of conversations about scientific and psychological influence in art, about child-rearing and domestic challenges, about how engraving informed their sculpture, and used the workshop to expand their network. The exhibition includes prints from the Wright's collection, as well as Dolan/Maxwell Gallery, PA, and the Marty O'Brien Collection of American Art.