Oct. 9, 2008
CONSERVATOR ANDREW BAXTER TO TELL STORY OF MOVING SCULPTURE TO NEW ST. MARY’S HOME
WHAT Fine arts conservator Andrew Baxter to give a free public talk about the challenges of relocating the sculpture Sedes Sapientia (“Seat of Wisdom”) by Joszef Orolya from the old St. Mary’s Home for Disabled Children in downtown Norfolk to the Home’s new location near Sentara Leigh Hospital.
WHEN Thursday, Oct. 23, 7:00 p.m.
WHERE Atrium of St. Mary’s Home for Disabled Children, 6171 Kempsville Circle, Norfolk, VA 23502
WHO Andrew Baxter is the founder of Richmond-based Bronze et al, Ltd., which has conserved and restored works at The White House, The Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk and Montpelier, the home of President James Madison.
CONTACT RSVP to Diane Zinn at (757) 622-2208 ext. 328 or dzinn@smhdc.org.