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Inspired by the successful ArtFeminism Wikipedia edit-a-thons, whose aim was to populate the space of Wikipedia with womn artists, this edit-a-thon will focus on the inadequate representation of artists of colour on Wikipedia.
Wikipedia is a vast resource, but it is also an analogue of the art world at-large, in that artists of colour are often underrepresented within its pages. The dearth of solo shows featuring artists of colour in Canadian institutions has been well documented: goo.gl/vRmqM6. Among Wikipedias guidelines, a standard for notability dictates that there be multiple third-party sources about a given topic, in order to justify its inclusion. Since artists of colour have been systematically excluded from exhibitions, publications, archives, and other legitimizing structures, there exist few resources that can serve to bolster attempts at including marginalized artists on Wikipedia.
/But together, we can change that./
Using materials from the AGOs archives, online resources, and any other sources youd like to bring, AGO Archivist Amy Furness will lead a hands-on tutorial, guiding you through the process of creating and editing a Wiki article. The tutorial will be followed by open editing time, where participants will have the opportunity to share ideas and resources, and hopefully, generate some content, too.
This event is free and open to all. Snacks will be provided. Participants will need access to a laptop if you dont have one, please contact us at the email below.
The AGO – Art Gallery of Ontario is an accessible venue. If you have any specific accessibility requests, or any other questions, please contact Aliya Pabani at aliya@savac.net.
Participation is limited to 18 people, so RSVP here: https://goo.gl/pWi1qB
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This event is part of Not a Place on a Map: the Desh Pardesh Project. Drawing from the history of Desh Pardesh 1988-2001, a Toronto-based multidisciplinary arts festival whose mandate was to program underrepresented and marginalized voices, Not a Place on a Map facilitates intergenerational relationships between artists and activists of colour based in Toronto. This three-year SAVAC South Asian Visual Arts Centre initiative includes an oral history project about Desh Pardesh, a mentorship program, social gatherings, exhibitions, workshops, and the development of an online archive.
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