This is wonderful news and sounds like it'll be a great event. I wish I could be there.

Congratulations - especially to Lisa!
 
(Sorry Nicholas ;) )

I cannot wait to participate from afar.

-Sarah

On 7/25/12 9:57 AM, Nicholas Michael Bashour wrote:
The Smithsonian American Art Museum and  Wikimedia DC present the "Masterpiece Museum" Edit-a-Thon. Drawing from their vast vaults of art, the caretakers of the Smithsonian American Art Museum have meticulously drawn forth canvas jewels to import into Wikimedia Commons and Wikipedia articles. The museum directors and staff are excited about this project, and would love to have experienced Wikimedians help in the effort!

Where
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center for American Art (3rd floor)

When
August 10, 2012, 10 AM - 4 PM, See the full schedule here

Organizers
Lisa Marrs (lisa.marrs@wikimediadc.org) (who is awesome and is the one who did all the work for this :)), Nicholas Bashour (nicholas.bashour@wikimediadc.org)

How to sign up?
Add your name to the sign-up list below and/or contact the organizers and/or RSVP on our Meetup page!

Getting there

The Smithsonian American Art Museum is located in front of the Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro Station, but is also 3 blocks from the Metro Center Station. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority provides a schedule planner for how to arrive at any destination in the city.
To find nearby parking, please visit bestparking.com.

Accessibility

The Smithsonian American Art Museum is fully wheelchair accessible, and there is lift access to every floor. Accessible restrooms are easily available on all floors. If you have any queries about accessibility, please contact the organizers.




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Sarah Stierch
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