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We are developing '''The SOS! to Wikipedia Process''' asis a systematized way to work withuse the information and images contained in the [http://sirismm.si.edu/siris/ariquickstart.htm SOS! Database] as a starting point to make Wikipedia articles on a city by city basis. By using this data as a starting point you will begin with one good reference and be on your way to meeting the [[Wikipedia:Notability|notability guidelines]]. Depending on how many works of public art are in your area, you might find it helpful to work as a team or at least with a partner.

For examples of communities using the process see:

If you'd prefer to work on a single work of public art, consult the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Wikipedia Saves Public Art/WSPATemplate|WSPA Article Template]].

{{for|the '''Indianapolis Public art project'''|WP:WikiProject Public art/Indy}}

{{for|the '''Milwaukee Public art project'''|WP:WikiProject Public art/Milwaukee}}

{{for|the '''Washington D.C. Public art project'''|WP:WikiProject Public art/D.C.}}

If you'd prefer to work on a single work of public art, consult the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Wikipedia Saves Public Artart/WSPATemplateArticle template|WSPANew Article TemplateGuide]].

===The Process===

'''Step 1: Consult the Save Outdoor Sculpture! Database'''

* Go to the [http://sirismm.si.edu/siris/ariquickstart.htm SOS! Database] to find what public artworks were documented in your state.

* After you find your state, seefind ifa therecity areyou'd anylike into yourwork city, or a nearby city.with (Citiescities may have only one artwork, hundreds, or none.).

* Once you have found a list of artworks, click on the title of the artwork for the detailed record. Check to see if there are any images.

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* Create a new spreadsheet which lists the SOS! artworks found in the SOS! database, or identify which specific artworks you want to investigate.

* Go out and visit the artworks, and verify their current ___location, artist name, title and creation date (as possible).

* Photograph and Geolocategeolocate each artwork while you are on-site. Upload your photos to a Flickr account.

* Update your spreadsheet with the verified information found while at the artworks.

* Acquire existing images from the SOS! database and upload them to Flickr.

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* Create another spreadsheet about these artworks.

* Visit the artworks, documenting their locations, artist, title and date.

* Photograph and Geolocategeolocate each artwork while you are on-site. Upload your photos to a Flickr account.

* Update it with the new information found while at the artworkss.

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** Is there no article at all?

* Prioritize the articles to which you want to contribute or create.

** Be sure to note the general Wikipedia [[WP:N| Notability Guideline]]: If a topic has received significant coverage in reliable sources that are independent of the subject, it is presumed to satisfy the inclusion criteria for a stand-alone article.

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'''Step 5: Research and Edit/Create an Article'''

* Consult available printed and online resources to research the history of the artwork. Consider your local library, historical society, tourism department, and newspaper databases. Also considerConsider other local and state institutions, including ones that may house the original SOS! survey records.

* Research the artist who made the artwork. If they are available to contact, they are often a great source of information.

* Keep in mind that all information on Wikipedia has to have a source. Original research cannot be included in your article.

* Create or edit the Wikipedia article for your artwork.

* Upload images from the existing SOS! database and your new photographs to either Wikimedia Commons or Wikipedia.

** Use the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Wikipedia Saves Public Artart/WSPATemplateArticle template| WSPANew Article TemplateGuide]] to keep all articles similar in layout.

** Use the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Wikipedia Saves Public Artart/Style Guideguide| WSPA Style Guide]] for all aspects of article editing.

** Use the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Wikipedia Saves Public Artart/Image Uploaderguide| WSPA Image Upload Guide]] for help with photos.

==Pilot project for Indianapolis==

[[Category:Public art task force|SOS to Wikipedia process]]

[[User:RichardMcCoy]], [[User:Jgmikulay]], [[User:HstryQT]], [[User:Missvain]], and others are currently running a pilot of The Process on the [http://siris-artinventories.si.edu/ipac20/ipac.jsp?session=R269813A8P614.27293&profile=ariall&uri=link=3100008~!179268~!3100001~!3100002&aspect=Browse&menu=search&ri=2&source=~!siartinventories&term=Outdoor+Sculpture+--+Indiana+--+Indianapolis&index= 205 SOS! entries] for Indianapolis, Indiana. More details to follow soon.