Wikipedia:WikiProject Symbolism and Art Nouveau/London Editathon

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Wikipedia Editathon on Art Nouveau
Le Printemps

Wikimedia UK and Partage Plus would like to invite you to an Art Nouveau editathon with Jeremy Morrison.

The aim of the afternoon is to critique and improve Wikipedia articles relating to Art Nouveau.

About the Event[edit]

  • Date: 2-5pm, Wednesday 4th December 2013
  • Venue: Boardroom, Natural History Museum, Exhibition Road Entrance, London, SW7 5BD (South Kensington Tube station).
  • Organisers
Partage Plus is a program from the Collections Trust to improve public awareness of Art Nouveau.
Wikimedia UK is the charity that promotes Wikipedia in the UK
Jeremy Morrison is Senior Director of the 20th Century Decorative Art & Design Department at Christie’s Auction House. His expertise covers a long period of design, from c.1860 to the present day, of which Art Nouveau is an important period. His specialisms are in furniture and objects.
  • Participants: Participation is open to anyone who is interested in Art Nouveau or improving Wikipedia. No Wiki editing experience is necessary, though experienced editors are very welcome; tutorials will be provided for Wikipedia newcomers.
  • Can’t get to London? Virtual participation is welcome. Email (jonathan.cardy@wikimedia.org.uk) and we will discuss what could work.
  • You will need a laptop, but if you don't have one Wikimedia UK has some that can be booked at least one working day in advance.
  • Registration: Please add your name to the list of participants below indicating if you need a laptop or not.
  1. Jonathan Cardy (WMUK) (talk) 14:18, 20 November 2013 (UTC) Will bring a laptop[reply]
  2. Philafrenzy (talk) 22:38, 25 November 2013 (UTC) Hopefully. Sorry to miss it.[reply]
  3. Gareth E Kegg (talk) 13:35, 27 November 2013 (UTC) Hopefully...[reply]
  4. Andrew Davidson (talk) 17:16, 27 November 2013 (UTC) I'll come if I'm not too busy at work. I'll have my own devices.[reply]
  5. RHaworth (talk · contribs) 15:17, 29 November 2013 (UTC) I will have my own device. Oops, sorry - prior engagement. — RHaworth (talk · contribs) 12:48, 4 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  6. Most likely online. Johnbod (talk) 17:13, 2 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  7. Online ..... Gordo (talk) 15:12, 4 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]
  • Cost: Free!
  • Articles we hope to improve
Art Nouveau#Ceramics
Art Nouveau#Glass art
Criterion Restaurant
Hill House, Helensburgh
  • Articles we may start
Frida Hansen
Art Nouveau furniture
  • Accessibility
The venue is accessible by wheelchair
If you need a hearing loop please tell us one working day in advance.
  • Contacts: Any questions? Please ask on the talkpage or contact Jonathan Cardy at Wikimedia UK (jonathan.cardy@wikimedia.org.uk)