Art + Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-thon

Wikipedia’s diversity problem is well documented. Although the reasons for the diversity issues are up for debate, the practical effect of this disparity is not. Content is skewed and there are significant information gaps on what is arguably the world's most visited reference site. But there is good news: Anyone can help fix this, and it's easy!

Inspired by the Mitchell Art Gallery exhibition Dress & Escapism: Performance of Identity through Drag and Burlesque Costume this year YEG Art + Feminism is focusing on writing queer art history into Wikipedia. The goal of these events is to collectively and purposefully improve the quality and quantity of Wikipedia entries that reflect more queer art histories. We are thinking broadly and want to work on creating more pages that capture the rich history of LGBTTQIA+ visual artists, musicians, authors, burlesque, drag queens, and activists in Edmonton, Alberta, and environs.

Drop-in for one event or join us for the entire series, everyone is welcome. Let’s make some change!

There are three event dates:  

·       February 24, 1pm - 2:30pm MST Critically reading Wikipedia 

·       March 17, 1pm - 2:30pm MT Research sprint 

·       March 24, 1pm - 4pm MST Let’s edit! Wikipedia Edit-a-thon 

For more information visit this dashboard.