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Elliott Bledsoe

@elliottbledsoe.bsky.social

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I am the grumpy cat of arts marketing! 😼 ATM doing stuff w/ BlakDance + others. President of @wmau.bsky.social and Co-lead of @creativecommonsau.bsky.social. @elliottbledsoe on most things. #ArtsMarketing #Copyright #Tech On Turrbal/Jagera land. He/him.

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Elliott Bledsoe @elliottbledsoe.bsky.social · 5d

and Wikimedia Australia (@wmau.bsky.social), of which I am the President, is a member of the TAROCH Coalition.
#OpenHeritageStatement #CulturalHeritage #CreativeCommons #PublicDomain
10/10

Elliott Bledsoe @elliottbledsoe.bsky.social · 5d

with and support of international communities that do not benefit from the same certainly in their copyright law.

Disclosure: I participated in TAROCH Coalition activities leading up to the Statement
#OpenHeritageStatement #CulturalHeritage #CreativeCommons #PublicDomain
9/10

Elliott Bledsoe @elliottbledsoe.bsky.social · 5d

Even so, I strongly encourage Australian GLAM (galleries, libraries, archives and museums) and cultural heritage organisations to consider signing in solidarity
#OpenHeritageStatement #CulturalHeritage #CreativeCommons #PublicDomain
8/10

Elliott Bledsoe @elliottbledsoe.bsky.social · 5d

such as where it incorporates Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP).

Arguably, most if not all of what is included in the Statement already apply in Australia – in best practice and/or in law.
#OpenHeritageStatement #CulturalHeritage #CreativeCommons #PublicDomain
7/10

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Elliott Bledsoe @elliottbledsoe.bsky.social · 5d

a digital divide and geographic inequalities.

- identifies that there are legitimate instances where access to digitised public domain material should be withheld,
#OpenHeritageStatement #CulturalHeritage #CreativeCommons #PublicDomain
6/10

Elliott Bledsoe @elliottbledsoe.bsky.social · 5d

- takes into account the legal rules, resources, skills and technology needed to undertake digitisation of public domain material, and that these are experienced asymmetrically, contributing to
#OpenHeritageStatement #CulturalHeritage #CreativeCommons #PublicDomain
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Elliott Bledsoe @elliottbledsoe.bsky.social · 5d

technical protection measures are often used to limit legitimate access to and reuse of public domain materials which conflict with the right to participate in cultural life and with other public interest objectives.
#OpenHeritageStatement #CulturalHeritage #CreativeCommons #PublicDomain
4/10

Elliott Bledsoe @elliottbledsoe.bsky.social · 5d

The statement (my summary):

- flags claims of copyright (by way of an open licence or otherwise) in digitised reproductions of public domain material, contractual restrictions and the application of #OpenHeritageStatement #CulturalHeritage #CreativeCommons #PublicDomain
3/10

Elliott Bledsoe @elliottbledsoe.bsky.social · 5d

The statement (my summary):

- rightfully declares cultural heritage in the public domain as a public good, while acknowledging that the ability to access it and reuse it is not experienced equitably by everyone.
#OpenHeritageStatement #CulturalHeritage #CreativeCommons #PublicDomain
2/10

Elliott Bledsoe @elliottbledsoe.bsky.social · 5d

Today Creative Commons released the Open Heritage Statement
openheritagestatement.org
#OpenHeritageStatement #CulturalHeritage #CreativeCommons #PublicDomain
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Elliott Bledsoe @elliottbledsoe.bsky.social · 21d

Heading to Tarndanya Adelaide for the Australian Internet Governance Forum.

The outside of the Brisbane Domestic Airport terminal with the Virgin Australia red arrivals sign in view. The gentle curve of the building arcs away with the air control tower at its end, clearly visible against a cloudless sky.

Elliott Bledsoe @elliottbledsoe.bsky.social · 24d

Heading to Naarm Melbourne.

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Siobhan Leachman @siobhanleachman.bsky.social · Sep 9

My amazing #Wiki colleague @tiagolubiana.bsky.social has released this lovely video on the #BHLImageExporer. This tool (bhl-gallery.toolforge.org) explores @biodivlibrary.bsky.social images in #Wikicommons. It facilities image reuse in the #Wikiverse. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XK9i... #ILoveBHL

The BHL Image Explorer — A search tool for public domain biodiversity images

YouTube video by Tiago Lubiana

www.youtube.com

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Elliott Bledsoe @elliottbledsoe.bsky.social · Sep 3

The Wikimedia Australia 2025–2026 Partner Projects grants close tomorrow.

Wikimedia Australia @wmau.bsky.social · Aug 5

Now is the time to apply for WMAU Partner Projects 2025-2026!
📣 For further details on how to apply, head to our website.
📅 Register for an optional FAQ information session via Humanitix
📌 Applications close Friday, 5 September 2025
wikimedia.org.au/wiki/Partner...

Partner Projects 2025-2026

Partner Projects applications are open!

wikimedia.org.au

Elliott Bledsoe @elliottbledsoe.bsky.social · Aug 30

...all of the eight national parks we went to and the dramatic scenery across each of the eleven states we drove through.

A great trip but a big trip. We're looking forward to getting home and seeing our family and cats.

Elliott Bledsoe @elliottbledsoe.bsky.social · Aug 30

Our USA trip is almost at an end and we're only bringing home the essentials! 😹

We travelled over 6,200 miles (9,977 kilometres) and visited so many towns, cities and places. We did so much but we especially loved Universal Studios, exploring LA and San Francisco, getting away to the mountains...

Elliott Bledsoe @elliottbledsoe.bsky.social · Jul 27

And we're finally in San Francisco! 😸

Elliott Bledsoe @elliottbledsoe.bsky.social · Jul 26

PS we look terrible in that photo but Trent wasn't up for airport lounge selfies so this is the best it gets! 😹

Elliott Bledsoe @elliottbledsoe.bsky.social · Jul 26

Holiday update: we're in the Singapore Airlines lounge at Sydney Airport waiting for our flight to San Francisco. 48 hours later than planned but they did move our return flight so we get a few extra days in San Francisco at the end of the trip to make up for the days we lost.

Two middle aged men in front of a window with planes in the background.

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Elliott Bledsoe @elliottbledsoe.bsky.social · Jul 26

We're in Sydney hanging out until our flight to San Francisco tomorrow. ✈️

Elliott Bledsoe @elliottbledsoe.bsky.social · Jul 26

Tomorrow's flight is already two hours delayed so we're really hoping nothing else will go wrong! 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

Elliott Bledsoe @elliottbledsoe.bsky.social · Jul 26

Okay, holiday start attempt two. Since we now have to go through Sydney to get to San Francisco tomorrow we decided to make the most of a shitty situation and go down a bit earlier so we can see my sister, Sherryn.

Two middle aged me in front of an airport entry.

Elliott Bledsoe @elliottbledsoe.bsky.social · Jul 25

It's a real let down and shitty way to start a holiday! 😭😡🤬

Elliott Bledsoe @elliottbledsoe.bsky.social · Jul 25

I get that flight safety is important but it's very disappointing to lose multiple days of a holiday because there isn't another flight, especially when one of those days is just hanging around in Sydney (no shade, Sydney! You know I love you but I can go there any time!)

Elliott Bledsoe @elliottbledsoe.bsky.social · Jul 25

When I asked to speak to guest services they told me they only deal with customer service requests by email.