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*'''Where?:''' ''Room 700,[[Leeds Central Library]], Calverley Street, Leeds''
*'''Where?:''' Tate Britain, Millbank, London, SW1P 4RG
*'''When?:''' ''Saturday 5 March 2016, 11:00 - 16.30''
*'''When?:''' Sunday 22nd May. Morning & Afternoon *Exact times TBA soon
*'''Point of contact:''' [mailto:katherine.bavage@gmail.com katherine.bavage@gmail.com] / {{User0|Leela0808}}
*'''Cost:''' Free
*'''How do I sign up?:''' [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/edit-wikipedia-art-feminism-2016-tickets-22113139997| Fill in the eventbrite registration]
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==About the event==
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==About the event==
To coincide with the Tate's [http://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/exhibition/queer-british-art Queer British Art Exhibition], and in follow up to our successful Art & Feminism event at Tate Britain.  The theme would be increasing content around Queer British art and artists, with support and references provided by the gallery. 


==How do I prepare?==
== Sources ==
*Sign up for the event
* Provided by Tate Modern.
*[[:en:Special:UserLogin/signup|Create a Wikipedia account]]
*Bring a laptop (wi-fi will be provided)
*Learn about editing if you like: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Tutorial|Tutorial]], or [[w:en:Help:Contents/Getting started|Getting started on Wikipedia]] for more information
*Think about what you would like to edit about - please prepare some materials to bring with you on the day


==Sources==
== Articles to be created/expanded ==
* Wikipedia is a tertiary resource, which relies upon secondary sources. Wikipedia is not a place for original research. 
* TBA
* For more guidance on the use of sources, [[Wikipedia:Identifying reliable sources|see this guide here]].
 
==Location==
''"Why is called Room 700? Search for a book on the arts in a library and you will find it within 700 in the Dewey Decimal classification system."'' 
 
You can find more information about the venue [http://www.leeds.gov.uk/leisure/Pages/Room-700.aspx| here]. It is wheelchair accessible and has baby changing facilities. Please contact the event organizers if you have any specific access needs and we will do out best to ensure these are accommodated.
 
== Programme==
* Timings TBC*

Latest revision as of 15:53, 22 April 2016

  • Where?: Tate Britain, Millbank, London, SW1P 4RG
  • When?: Sunday 22nd May. Morning & Afternoon *Exact times TBA soon

About the event

To coincide with the Tate's Queer British Art Exhibition, and in follow up to our successful Art & Feminism event at Tate Britain. The theme would be increasing content around Queer British art and artists, with support and references provided by the gallery.

Sources

  • Provided by Tate Modern.

Articles to be created/expanded

  • TBA
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