Help Shape Wikipedia in an Online Edit-A-Thon

Join SAAM and the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative in increasing the presence of women craft artists of color on Wikipedia in an online edit-a-thon. No experience required. Thursday, March 30, 1–3:30 p.m. ET

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A vase painted with vibrant, geometric patterns.

Improve Wikipedia for Artists of Color

Crafting a Better Wikipedia: Women of Color in the Renwick Gallery
Thursday, March 30, 1 – 3:30 P.M. ET

During this online edit-a-thon, any participant with a computer and internet access can create or improve Wikipedia articles for 41 women artists of color featured in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's current exhibition This Present Moment: Crafting a Better World.

As one of the web’s most visited reference sites, Wikipedia serves as a starting point for many who want to learn about art and artists. However, less than 19% of Wikipedia biographies in English represent women, and less than 10% of Wikipedia editors identify as women. These percentages are even lower for biographies of women artists who have engaged with historically marginalized craft practices like quilting, ceramics, and basketry. Your participation can make a difference!

This online edit-a-thon is cohosted by the SAAM and the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative. No Wikipedia editing experience is necessary; training will be provided. No background in art history is required. Attendees of all Wikipedia experience levels are encouraged to join to learn and share more about these 41 wonderful artists.

Reserve Your Spot

This Present Moment: Crafting a Better World is on view at SAAM's Renwick Gallery until April 2. The exhibition marks the 50th anniversary of the Renwick Gallery as the nation’s premier museum dedicated to American craft.

A black ceramic vessel with yellow, curved lines.

Quilt with the words "I/ I am/ I am still/ I am not still/ I am still not free.

Yellow woven tapestry hanging on the walls. There is a silhouette of a family running and the word "CAUTION" over the figures.

Leather sculpture in the shape of a blender.

The Smithsonian American Art Museum is able to create and share digital experiences like these thanks to funding from generous supporters like you.

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Image Credits: Lisa Holt (Cochiti Pueblo) and Harlan Reano (Santo Domingo/Kewa Pueblo), Untitled Pot, 2021, earthenware with acrylic paint, 14 1/8 x diam. 13 5/8 in., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Howard Kottler Endowment for Ceramic Art, Courtesy of Blue Rain Gallery

Jiha Moon, Yellowave (black) 1, 2020, black stoneware with underglaze and glaze, 11 1/8 x 7 ½ x 5 ¾ in., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the Alturas Foundation, 2021.50.2. Photo by Lee Stalsworth – Fine Art through Photography

Chawne Kimber, still not, 2019, machine-pieced, hand-quilted, hand-bound mid-century fabric, quilting cotton, and denim with cotton sashiko thread, 71 ¼ x 69 1/8 in., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Nedra and Peter Agnew in honor of the James Renwick Alliance. © 2019, Chawne Kimber, Photo by Lee Stalsworth – Fine Art through Photography

Consuelo Jiménez Underwood, Run, Jane, Run!, 2004, tapestry-woven cotton, linen, and other fabric with barbed wire and caution tape, overall: 120 x 67 5/8 in., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the Alturas Foundation. © 2004, Consuelo J. Underwood

Margarita Cabrera, Brown Blender, 2011, vinyl, copper wire, and thread, 14 1⁄4 x 6 1⁄2 x 9 3⁄8 in., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Luisita L. and Franz H. Denghausen Endowment. © 2011, Margarita Cabrera, photo by Gene Young

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