A group of volunteers from FRD Communications, Inc. helped apply wax to Standing Figures (Thirty Figures) one day last week. FRD Communications gives employees two days per year to volunteer and this work group choose to help the Nelson-Atkins.
First, they got their directions from Conservation Associate Joe Rogers and Sculpture Technician Anna Zimmerman.
Then they got to work applying wax to the figures with paintbrushes. The wax acts as a protective barrier from the elements and nature (especially human nature). Most of the sculptures in the Park receive a fresh coat of wax once a year.
I think it was definitely better than spending the afternoon at work.
If you have a group of colleagues or friends who would like to volunteer at the Nelson-Atkins, please contact our manager of volunteer services, Mary Beth Sloan, at volunteer@nelson-atkins.org or 816.751.1307.
Comments (3)
Great pictures! We had a great time - thanks for giving us the opportunity to help out!
Margaret
FRD Communications
Posted by Margaret Kramer - FRD Communications | June 16, 2009 1:31 PM
Posted on June 16, 2009 13:31
Whose shuttlecock is that in the background of the last picture?
Posted by MuseumNerd | July 5, 2009 8:57 PM
Posted on July 5, 2009 20:57
The Shuttlecock in the background of the last picture is by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen. It is one of four Shuttlecock sculptures on the Museum's lawn. Our current exhibition Inventing the Shuttlecocks celebrates the sculptures 15th anniversary and their creation.
Posted by Jodi O-K | July 7, 2009 10:32 AM
Posted on July 7, 2009 10:32