Wikipedia:Meetup/DC/ArtandFeminismAU
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Art and Feminism at American University
The purpose of the edit-a-thon is to edit and enhance existing Wikipedia entries related to feminism and art history. Possible categories include women artists, art history, gender studies, women and the arts, and feminism and the arts. Using a variety of library resources (i.e. books, online databases, and special collections and archives), participants will not only learn how to update Wikipedia, but they will take away fundamental research skills and a greater knowledge of how to use primary sources for their own research. For the purpose of Wikipedia, primary sources are considered to be those that are published for general access, such as books, newspaper articles, finding aids or webpages. The edit-a-thon is targeted towards those who have an interest in feminism as it relates to art history, as well as a desire to learn more about the ins and outs of Wikipedia. Those with previous Wikipedia editing experience are also welcome.
when
- November 1st, 2014 at 1pm-4pm
where
- American University Bender Library, GRC Classroom B60
- 4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
Tenleytown
your hosts
- Alyse and Kristen, Circulation Services Specialists at American University
Sign up!
- Kristen K.
- Alyse M.
- Harej (talk) 00:56, 28 October 2014 (UTC)
- Jgdale
- Djembayz (talk) 13:09, 1 November 2014 (UTC)
Regrets
- Fuzheado | Talk 17:26, 27 October 2014 (UTC) - Sorry I cannot make it but will try to help remotely!
Schedule
Welcome and Orientation
- Students and participants will be introduced to the concept of an edit-a-thon, register for a Wikipedia account and introduced to wiki-etiquette.
- Overview of acceptable sources and library resources.
Research basics
- Students are shown research tips and tricks to help them better utilize the resources at AU.
Edit-a-thon!
- Students begin editing articles
Wrap up and overview
- Discussion of articles edited, etc…
FAQ
Articles to work on
The WikiProject Women Artists has an extensive list of articles that need work. Some articles to be created include:
- Nava Atlas - artists books
- Imelda Cajipe Endaya - Filipina printmaker and mixed media artist
- Julie Chen (artist) - artists books
- Helena Elisabeth Goudeket, Dutch painter and illustrator[1]
- Lise Patt - American artist
- Jo Schreve-IJzerman, Dutch sculptor[2]
- Christine Tarkowski, American artist and professor [3]
- Dorothy Johnstone, British painter[4]
- Joan Hills, Scottish artist[5]
- Carol Goodden, Co-founder of the artist run restaurant Food, photographer [6][7][8][9][10][11]
Articles to be expanded/improved:
These are just a few examples of pages which need attention, feel free to expand outside of this list!
Research resources
- AU Library Art and Feminism Subject Guide
- AU Library Art and Feminism Pinterest Board
- Oxford Art Online: Women in the Visual Arts
- Contemporary Women Artists on the Web - Collected by: National Museum of Women in the Arts
- NMWA websites Collected by: National Museum of Women in the Arts
- National Museum of Women in the Arts: Library and Research Center online catalog
- Archives of American Art
