Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Artists Edit-a-thon[edit]

Join us on social media using the hashtag #WikiAPA!

Organized by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center and the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM).

Wikipedia beginners welcome! Hands-on training will be provided.

When[edit]

• Friday, September 4, 2015 at SAAM
• 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. EDT

What to bring[edit]

• A laptop (tablets can work, but the editing experience is much easier with a keyboard)
• Any research resources you would like to refer to.

Where[edit]

• MacMillan Education Center in the Smithsonian American Art Museum, located at 8th and G Streets NW, Washington, DC 20004. The MacMillan Education Center is on the first floor in the southwest corner of the building, near the hallway with the "Experience America" and Folk Art galleries.
  • WMATA Metrorail stops:
    • Gallery Place/Chinatown (green/yellow/red lines): from the 9th & G entrance, the Museum is right outside
    • Metro Center (red/orange/blue/silver lines): use 11th & G exit, walk two blocks east on G, and the Museum will be on your right.
  • Bus: Take the DC Circulator or any of the following WMATA bus lines to the Museum: 42, 64, 70, 74, 80, D6, P6, S2, S4, X2
  • See also: WMATA trip planner (mobile version)

This event is open to up to 45 in-person participants, and an unlimited number of remote participants, of all Wikipedia experience levels, from beginner to expert.

I'll be there in person![edit]

1. Sarasays (talk) 16:38, 5 Aug 2015 (UTC)
2. Duckduckstop (talk)
3. Fuzheado | Talk 01:29, 31 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]
4. Djembayz (talk) 23:18, 2 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
5. Hitnoyellow (talk) 19:57, 3 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
6. Drzzl (talk)
7. Fridarch (talk) 18:46, 4 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]
8. Melody Kaohu (Eventbrite RSVP)
9. Meredith Whipple (Eventbrite RSVP)
10. Monica Pham (Eventbrite RSVP)

I'll be attending virtually![edit]

Sign up here and connect with us using #WikiAPA. Tip: Gather in local groups – it's easier and more fun to edit with other people!

Regrets[edit]

(Add your name here.) If you can't make it in person or even remotely, you can still help by sharing the info with your friends and colleagues, and/or helping flesh out the To-do list!

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Sources[edit]

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