Digitization & Archives: Access & Value
- The Sundance Institute has completed a major digitization project, making over 3,000 photos, contact sheets, slides, and negatives from the late 1990s and early 2000s accessible to the...
- The University of Utah Marriott Library assisted with the scanning work.
- The project, which began in July 2024, recently wrapped up.
The Sundance Institute unveils a significant achievement: the complete digitization of over 3,000 photos and negatives from the 1990s and early 2000s. This momentous digitization effort grants unprecedented access to past archives, featuring artists and stories once hidden from public view. Supported by key organizations, the project, aided by the University of Utah Marriott Library, allows a deeper dive into our collective history. News Directory 3 highlights this projectS contribution to preserving invaluable cultural assets, spotlighting the 1999 labs and their artists. Discover the visual narratives that shaped the Sundance experience and what this renewed accessibility means for future generations. Discover what’s next.
Sundance Institute Unveils Digitized Photos: A Look Back at 1999 Labs
Updated June 26, 2025
The Sundance Institute has completed a major digitization project, making over 3,000 photos, contact sheets, slides, and negatives from the late 1990s and early 2000s accessible to the public.The project, supported by the Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board and the National Historical Publications and Records Commission, provides a glimpse into the artists and stories previously confined to physical archives.
The University of Utah Marriott Library assisted with the scanning work. The digitization efforts enhance access to collective history, memories, and stories, according to the Sundance institute.
The project, which began in July 2024, recently wrapped up. With the 2025 lab season underway, the Sundance Institute is showcasing standout images from the digitized photography, focusing on artists who developed their craft at the 1999 labs.