Wikimedia Photo Challenge Upload-a-thon

The FIMS Graduate Library presents…  Wikimedia Commons Photo Challenge – July 2025 

It’s easy to take part! 

• Capture the scenes of your summer adventures, or take part in one of our weekly photo challenges in July
• Create a Wikimedia account and join the Dashboard to enter your photos in the challenge 
• Join us for an upload-a-thon to openly share your photography with Wikimedia Commons 

Why participate? 

• In sharing your images with Wikimedia Commons, you are actively supporting open access to images for reuse and to enhance Wikipedia articles 
• Learn how to upload and describe images for Wikimedia Commons 
• Prizes for most uploads + best quality (Peer-voting in early August) 

Need technical support? Join us for an Upload-a-thon Event

• Stephen Spong (Copyright Officer, Western Libraries) will share information about copyright for images in Canada and the U.S.
• Erin Bourgard (Acting Director, FIMS Graduate Library) will share tips on privacy and stripping identifying information from images
• Emily Carrasco-Acosta (MLIS Candidate) will provide demonstrations in uploading images to Wikimedia and adding descriptions (metadata) to your images.
• Hands-on help in uploading your images 

Snacks and refreshments will be served.
Email fimslib@uwo.ca for in-person registration and to let us know your dietary needs. 

Can’t make it in person? No problem! 
Join the Dashboard before uploading your images, and they will be entered to win prizes.

Week 1 Challenge: Local Landmarks Capture the places that define your community. Statues, bridges, buildings, or monuments. Think of what a visitor might find iconic or historically significant.

• Walter J. Blackburn Memorial Fountain
• Fanshawe Pioneer Village
• Eldon House
• Museum London Building
• Blackfriars Bridge
• Banting House National Historic Site
• Canadian Veteran’s Memorial Carillon
• Palace Theatre
• Western University
• Jet Aircraft Museum

Week 2 Challenge: Nature in the City Showcase green spaces, urban wildlife, community gardens, or natural elements in your neighborhood. Parks, trees, rivers, or even a flower growing through the sidewalk!

• Springbank Park
• Westminster Ponds
• The Coves
• Along the Thames River
• Fanshawe Conservation Area
• Ann Street community garden
• Blackfriars community garden
• Harris Park
• Victoria Park

Week 3 Challenge: Everyday Life Photograph scenes of daily life—markets, public transit, street vendors, or people at work (with permission). These images help illustrate Wikipedia articles about culture and society.

• July 18-20 Pride London Festival, Victoria park
• Every Friday in July: Street Salsa in Market Lane or London Majors Home Games at the Historic Labatt Park
• Every Sunday in July Market Lane Jazz Series
• Riding the LTC

Week 4 Challenge: Public Art & Culture Capture murals, sculptures, performance spaces, or cultural festivals. Highlight how your community expresses creativity in public spaces.

• Spageddy Graffiti Alley
• Market Lane Art Murals
• Johnny Cash and June Carter mural, Canada Life Place
• July 25-27 Carnival London, Victoria Park
• July 25-27 Island Fest, Covent Garden Market
• July 26-27 South Asian Cultural Festival, Dundas Place
• July 26 Home County Music & Art Festival, Victoria Park
• July 31 Punk Rock Flea Market, Market Lane