User: Gnangarra/KMN, Perth

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It was very good day, the room at the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery was well suited for this and future events though the issues with Wi-fi access for visitors to UWA is something that will need a simpler solution.
It was very good day, the room at the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery was well suited for this and future events though the issues with Wi-fi access for visitors to UWA is something that will need a simpler solution.
== additional comment ==
What was quite important about having such an event in the location, is that the status of the Lawrence Wilson Gallery location is very relevant, as the environment is probably the most significant for increased access to current artists and their work in Perth, as well as access to information about historical material.  The involvement by active artists in Perth, and exhibitions that have been held at the gallery, is what the Wikimedia Australia Western Australian ''Wiki Club West'' presence has substantiated a 'presence' that would otherwise might slip through multiple competing events of the same weekend. 
That there had been mention of the event on the ABC actually had three of those present turn up at very short notice.  That is an outcome that we could have hoped from Caddie's involvement that we could have asked for, as it included one active artist of whom Gnangarra was able to create an article on the spot.  Another out of the blue person was able to identify as being a relative of three persons with articles in wikipedia - one being none other than the very important Bessie Rischbieth [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bessie_Rischbieth] with the possibility of being able to provide materials later about the relatives.
Visiting the event also was Ted Snell, (about whom an article will be created), who as the convenor of the UWA Cultural precinct, is of very supportive and friendly towards the event, and whose support and interest was very encouraging.  The curator of the [[w:Cruthers Collection of Women's Art|Cruthers Collection of Women's Art]] also was present.

Latest revision as of 07:32, 9 March 2020

Know my name, Lawrence Wilson Gallery Perth

Know my Name the Perth event was held at the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery which part of the University of Western Australia on the 7th March 2020.

The plan for the event was for Ingrid to be the host but unforeseen circumstances meant she was unable to attend, Gnangarra stepped in to host the event. The space at the gallery was well prepared with access to UWA wifi provided beforehand, WikiClubWest and and WMAU members Jarrahtree, Evad, and Sam Wilson all assisted on the day ensuring that every user was able to access Wikipedia, note thanks to the efforts of Sam the dashboard has recorded the statistics from the event. Thank you to Caddie for organising and co-ordinating the Know my Name events, as well as the catering for the WA event.

On the morning of the event Caddie spoke to ABC Perth about the day, its aim, and activities this was heard by many of the attendees. We had 12 active editors during the event, we also had additional visitors to event that were curious to see what was taking place which also afford us the opportunity to photograph one of the artists being written about. As the day drew to a close everyone was very happy to have participate and all sort out further opportunities to continue their efforts with support which will occur through the WikiCkubWest regular fortnightly editing session at Riff.

In November WikiClubWest had a marque at the seniors Have-a-go day event for that event we created flyers, some the remaining flyers were brought to the KMN event. These flyers have a how to use the Commons app, and a brief of what WMAU & the WikiClub can do, as part of that flyer Sam created the email alias for wikiclubwest that distributes any emails to key people in WA who can help with any inquiries.

the flyer

Recommendation: That a similar email alias be setup for each state, and these flyers be provided for use at events. Reason:

  1. The email address is able to have individuals adjusted as needed.
  2. It gets delivered to multiple people, ensuring a time response, along with a broad range knowledge holders
  3. It doesnt become obsolete, like individual business cards can over time
  4. The flyers can be printed on a more durable material, and can be put in community notice places at various GLAMS

It was very good day, the room at the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery was well suited for this and future events though the issues with Wi-fi access for visitors to UWA is something that will need a simpler solution.

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