During this year’s National Volunteer Week, April 7-13, AGO volunteers were treated to talks and tours from staff in multiple departments responsible for researching, installing, and maintaining  various exhibitions.  Highlights included Conservation and Art Services on the Reboot the Planet and Kusama installations, P&D on Kathe Kollwitz and the Thomson boxwood prayer beads, and the Library & Archives on their hidden treasures.

Conservator Sherry Phillips describes installation and conservation issues for Adrian Villar Rojas’ Reboot the Planet

Brenda Rix, Manager of the Prints & Drawings Centre, presents German printmaker Kathe Kollwitz’s insights on art and life.

Art Services technicians and installation magicians Jason Laudadio and Angelo Pedari detail the step-by-step process of installing Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirrored room- Let’s Survive Forever

Many thanks to the presenters for their time and to Holly Procktor, Volunteer Coordinator, for arranging an outstanding series of fascinating talks!  Thanks also to Melissa Smith and Paul Ayers for providing treats in the lounge!  Looking forward to next year already!