Please join us for a fun, inclusive one-day event that brings together diverse communities to create and improve Wikipedia articles related to women in the arts. Despite its wide reach, Wikipedia suffers from a severe gender imbalance: since most editors are men, articles conform to men's interests and perspectives. In an effort to change this, we are gathering diverse women and allies together to celebrate women's cultural achievements and discuss openly ongoing challenges caused by structural sexism. (Learn more about the gender gap at
WikiProject Women. More about
Art+Feminism campaign on their page.)
This event is hosted by MIT Libraries and is open to the public.
Please bring a laptop if possible. There will be a limited number of computers available.
Etherpad - use this to communicate with other editors on day of
What to expect
No Wikipedia editing experience necessary; as needed throughout the event, tutoring will be provided for Wikipedia newcomers.
Women editors, especially women of color and diverse gender expression, are particularly encouraged to attend.
If you are unfamiliar with Wikipedia, you can get a head start with this
this training module.
Sign up! Add your Wikipedia User Name to this section by clicking the blue button below (follow instructions). Your name will be added to the bottom of this page
Don't worry! If you haven't edited Wikipedia before and don't have a Wikipedia User Name yet, we will help you on the day of the event! And remember to have fun!
Please join us for a fun, inclusive one-day event that brings together diverse communities to create and improve Wikipedia articles related to women in the arts. Despite its wide reach, Wikipedia suffers from a severe gender imbalance: since most editors are men, articles conform to men's interests and perspectives. In an effort to change this, we are gathering diverse women and allies together to celebrate women's cultural achievements and discuss openly ongoing challenges caused by structural sexism. (Learn more about the gender gap at
WikiProject Women. More about
Art+Feminism campaign on their page.)
This event is hosted by MIT Libraries and is open to the public.
Please bring a laptop if possible. There will be a limited number of computers available.
Etherpad - use this to communicate with other editors on day of
What to expect
No Wikipedia editing experience necessary; as needed throughout the event, tutoring will be provided for Wikipedia newcomers.
Women editors, especially women of color and diverse gender expression, are particularly encouraged to attend.
If you are unfamiliar with Wikipedia, you can get a head start with this
this training module.
Sign up! Add your Wikipedia User Name to this section by clicking the blue button below (follow instructions). Your name will be added to the bottom of this page
Don't worry! If you haven't edited Wikipedia before and don't have a Wikipedia User Name yet, we will help you on the day of the event! And remember to have fun!