Hello
all!
As you might have already heard, the very first Wiki Loves Public Art (WLPA) photo contest will take place in May 2013. This is a contest that is inspired by the success of the Wiki Loves Monuments, but as the name suggests the focus is on public art, either outdoors or in museums (see more about how museums can be involved here). The basic structure of the contest is set up and we are looking for local Wikimedia chapters to organize the contest in their country, or in a region, a city or perhaps just in a few museums as a pilot. Thus far teams are working to organize the contest in Sweden, Austria and Barcelona but the more the merrier, so if you think that this could be something for your chapter, please let us know as soon as possible!
To make participation to the photo
contest easier, the international organizing team can help you for example with setting up the lists of artworks on
Wikipedia and to sort through the basic rules of the contest. In addition, in
case you cannot find your own sponsors, we will be able to provide a prize for
the winning picture of your local contest (around 100-150 euros, depending on
the number of countries/regions participating).
To find out more see the international WLPA website as well as the WLPA page on Wikimedia Commons. On the website there is also a neat instruction and all the files needed to set up your own version of the website in your language.
You are also more than welcome to email the international coordinator or the WLPA email list for any questions or comments as well as if you would like to contribute or participate in the contest!