*The Smithsonian American Art
Museum<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smithsonian_American_Art_Museum>
*and *Wikimedia DC* <http://wikimediadc.org/> 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 <http://americanart.si.edu/>, Luce
Foundation Center for American Art <http://americanart.si.edu/luce/> (3rd
floor)
*When*
August 10, 2012, 10 AM - 4 PM, *See the full schedule
here*<http://wikimediadc.org/wiki/Masterpiece_Museum#Schedule>
*Organizers*
Lisa Marrs (lisa.marrs(a)wikimediadc.org) (who is awesome and is the one who
did all the work for this :)), Nicholas Bashour (
nicholas.bashour(a)wikimediadc.org)
*How to sign up?*
Add your name to the
*sign-up*<http://wikimediadc.org/wiki/Masterpiece_Museum#Attendees>list
below and/or contact the organizers and/or RSVP on our
*Meetup page* <http://www.meetup.com/Wikimedia-DC/events/74197192/>!
*
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.