Bourbon Barrel Project on Town Branch - Aug 30/Sept 14&15

Bourbon Barrel Project on Town Branch - August 30

Lex Arts is looking for volunteers for the following dates, times and tasks.  They are located at Mason Structure, 845 Angliana Ave, Lexington KY. For more information, contact Nathan Zamarron, LexArts Community Arts Manager, at nzamarron@lexarts.org or by cell at 304-654-3875.

 
 

Help Receiving Finished Barrels from Artists

Friday, August 30, 9 am - 1 pm

6 volunteers needed, divided into three teams: Team 1 will help to receive artists designed barrels and place them onto pre-made stanchions. Team 2 will drill holes into the barrels and set lag bolts.  A final team will vacuum wood debris.  (Teams may be rotated as needed.)

Team 1: Some moderate lifting required (40lbs)

Team 2: Experience using a power drill a plus

Team 3: Use a shop vac and broom to remove saw dust

 

 

Assist in the Professional Photography Session

Friday, August 30, 12 pm - 4 pm

Each team will move barrels into position for the photographer then return to where the barrels will be placed for clear coat.  A furniture mover will be provided for transportation. 

Team 1 & 2: Some moderate lifting required (40 lbs.)

 

 

Public Preview Days at Mason Structure

Saturday, September 14, 9:00am – 1:00pm

Saturday, September 14, 1pm – 6:00pm

Sunday, September 15, 11:30am – 3:00pm

Sunday, September 15, 2:30pm – 6:00pm

 4 volunteers needed per shift for a total of 16 volunteer shifts.

Each volunteer will be assigned a specific duty; volunteers’ positions will rotate periodically so that each volunteer can enjoy the exhibit.  LexArts staff will relieve volunteers as needed for breaks.  Volunteer duties will include:

Front Door:  2 volunteers

Exhibit Monitors: 2 volunteers

Placing the Barrels on the Street

Sunday, September 15, 5pm – 9pm

8 volunteers needed

Volunteers will help move Barrels to a transport trailer.  Stanchions will be bolted down to the trailer bed.  They will be transported to Vine Street and placed upon a concrete pad and secured.    A plaque will also be mounted to each pad.