PRESS KIT sculpture network, 2015
Content
About sculpture
Facts and figures
Programs and Services
History of sculpture network’s
INTERNATIONAL FORUM
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Claudia Schwind
Communication & Fundraising
sculpture network
Fäustlestr. 3, 80339 Munich
Germany
T: + 49 (0)89 51 68 97 91
[email protected]
sculpture network e.V.
non-profit Organisation
Berlin, VR Nr. 23307 Nz
Chairman: Ralf Kirberg
www.sculpture-network.org
About sculpture network
sculpture network is Europe’s platform for contemporary sculpture, a non-profit organisation
for the support, encouragement and promotion of contemporary sculpture. Adhering to its
motto “stand up for sculpture!” it backs interdisciplinary dialogue and exchange among artists,
culture organizations, professionals and friends of the arts, throughout Europe.
Interdisciplinary and international networking
sculpture network has built numerous bridges across disciplines and countries, connecting
Contemporary Sculpture throughout Europe. The organization’s international nature is
essential to this success. Artists, art mediators, curators, gallery owners, universities,
institutions, museums, foundations, collectors, patrons and art lovers from over 40 countries,
constitute the organization’s membership and data base. Over 25 live events per year all over
Europe provide opportunities for professionals and friends of arts to meet, network, discuss
and appreciate sculpture. A team of Coordinators in various countries organise local meetings,
generate contacts and help members with enquiries. The organization is run from HQ in
Munich and satellite offices around Europe.
History
The idea of sculpture network stemmed from the sculptor Hartmut Stielow, who had
experienced the value of such an association, while being a Board Member of the International
Sculpture Centre in the USA. In 2004, with the support of Ralf Kirberg, a fervent art patron,
sculpture network was officially registered in Berlin and launched in Europe. In the ensuing
years organizing events, services and networking for professionals and friends of arts became
the association’s core activity.
Since it’s founding, sculpture network has achieved many milestones, including a fifth
anniversary celebration at the bbk studios in Berlin and a tenth International Forum at the
Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. Meanwhile, at over 200 events at art venues throughout
Europe, renowned experts and artists have shared their knowledge with a wide audience.
A myriad of sculpture places have been visited and awareness and appreciation of threedimensional art has been achieved.
sculpture network Events
sculpture network currently organizes over 25 events per year, which take place all over
Europe: an annual International Forum; local Dialogues; sculpture trips and an annual Europewide Sculpture Day which is hosted at over 40 venues. Audiences vary from 10 to 150 people
at any one event.
sculpture network Services
The sculpture network portfolio of on line services are hosted on a user friendly website. It is
an information source on today’s contemporary sculpture and includes: a What’s on calendar
of sculpture–related events in Europe, a monthly newsletter on Europe’s sculpture scene
published in English, German and Spanish, a comprehensive list of Europe’s sculpture parks,
trails and other specialised venues, over 700 artists’ portfolios, a suppliers data base,
exhibition reviews and book recommendations.
Proven track record
Since 2004, sculpture network has organised over 200 live events in 20 countries, created an
extensive contact database of experts and artists and an expanding member group covering
over 40 countries. This continuous growth proves a powerful interest in contemporary
sculpture and the organization’s commitment to this art.
Claudia Schwind
Communication & Fundraising
sculpture network
Fäustlestr. 3, 80339 Munich
Germany
T: + 49 (0)89 51 68 97 91
[email protected]
sculpture network e.V.
non-profit Organisation
Berlin, VR Nr. 23307 Nz
Chairman: Ralf Kirberg
www.sculpture-network.org
Facts and Figures
Name
sculpture network e.V.
Form of organisation Non-profit organisation, registered in Berlin, Germany
Address
Fäustlestrasse 3, 80339 Munich, Germany
Executive Board
Ralf Kirberg, Chairman and Founding Member
Hartmut Stielow, Vice-Chairman and Founding Member
Beatriz Blanch, Member of the Board, Head of Strategy and
Development
Helmut Pütz, Member of the Board and Financial Control
Dr. Judith Collins, Member of the Board
Isabelle Henn, Member of the Board
Funding
sculpture network is financed exclusively by membership fees,
sponsorship and donations.
Aims
Be the European reference for sculpture. Enhance awareness,
appreciation and understanding for this art. Provide a platform for
artists, cultural institutions, art professionals, suppliers and friends of
the arts, where they can meet and network. Create opportunities for
cross border projects to become possible. Source, filter and make
relevant, specialised information available.
Members
1.000+ members in 40+ countries
Target groups
Artists, international sculpture associations, cultural organisations and
institutions, sculpture related suppliers, collectors and friends of
contemporary sculpture
Programs
International Forum, an international sculpture day – new year’s
brunch, Europe-wide Dialogues, Sculpture trips, Teaching Sculpture,
Working Symposium
Services
Website includes: artists portfolios, members’ listing, sculpture related
suppliers’ information, monthly E-Mail Newsletter in three languages
(English, German and Spanish), a comprehensive opportunities listing
for artists & curators, international calendar of sculpture events,
exhibitions and art fairs, literature recommendations, special offers
from suppliers
Volunteers
International Coordinators
At present 12 international Coordinators in 8 European countries,
including Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain,
Switzerland and United Kingdom
Further Information
www.sculpture-network.org
[email protected], Tel. +49(0)89 - 51 68 97 91
Press contact
Claudia Schwind, [email protected],
Tel. +49(0)89 - 51 68 97 91
Claudia Schwind
Communication & Fundraising
sculpture network
Fäustlestr. 3, 80339 Munich
Germany
T: + 49 (0)89 51 68 97 91
[email protected]
sculpture network e.V.
non-profit Organisation
Berlin, VR Nr. 23307 Nz
Chairman: Ralf Kirberg
www.sculpture-network.org
sculpture network programs and services
sculpture network programs and services are the core of its work. Through them, the
organization constantly increases awareness for contemporary sculpture, brings people
together at live events, expands their network and provides new contacts, debate and
opportunities, across borders.
sculpture network program
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International Forum (annual)
A comprehensive, two-day program, organized in cooperation with a prominent art
institution (museum/university/art centre). Renowned experts and artists address a
specific theme in contemporary sculpture, artists present their works and prominent
sculpture sites are visited. (See appendix for brief summary of editions of this event)
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An international day of sculpture - new year’s brunch (annual)
An International Celebration of Contemporary Sculpture, happens end of January
every year, at many locations throughout Europe. Individual programs bring a large
audience in close contact with sculpture.
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Dialogue (15+ per year, Europe-wide)
Meet the artist, curated visits, talks, a series of gatherings offering networking
opportunities, sculpture discussion, sculpture appreciation and socialising around art.
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Sculpture trips (1-2 per year)
Exclusive art trips throughout Europe are offered to small groups, where renowned
and not so readily accessible places can be visited. These include artists’ studios,
sculpture parks, private collections and exhibitions. International networking, local
culture and cuisine, are enjoyed in an informal, friendly atmosphere.
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Teaching Sculpture
Teaching Sculpture is for people involved with, or interested in this practice: teachers,
technicians, artists and professors. With this project, sculpture network is generating a
group of like-minded people who want to share experience, ideas and get new input
on sculpture teaching today.
…/ sculpture network Services
Claudia Schwind
Communication & Fundraising
sculpture network
Fäustlestr. 3, 80339 Munich
Germany
T: + 49 (0)89 51 68 97 91
[email protected]
sculpture network e.V.
non-profit Organisation
Berlin, VR Nr. 23307 Nz
Chairman: Ralf Kirberg
www.sculpture-network.org
sculpture network services
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Members’ portfolios
Currently around 700 artists’ portfolios, including CV, contact and images, provide
information on the individuals’ art works.
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International Coordinators
A team of Coordinators in several European countries help members liaise, channel
enquiries, generate contacts and organise local meetings.
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sculpture network Newsletter
A monthly publication in English, German and Spanish, contains sculpture network’s
updates and prominent sculpture-related news, focussing especially on Europe.
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What’s on - Events Calendar
This tool provides a comprehensive listing of exhibitions and events, which focus on
sculpture around Europe. Members can input their own data.
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Opportunities
This database is constantly updated with calls, residencies & other work opportunities
for artists, curators, academics and other art professionals.
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Suppliers
Three-dimensional art related materials and service suppliers are listed.
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Literature Recommendations
Reading tips provided by the sculpture network team, members and contacts.
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Marketing & Public Relations
Raising awareness for sculpture is a priority. The organization provides targeted
coverage for news and events related to contemporary three-dimensional, through
their information distribution channels, including web, direct mailing and social media
(Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Youtube and LinkedIn, XING).
Claudia Schwind
Communication & Fundraising
sculpture network
Fäustlestr. 3, 80339 Munich
Germany
T: + 49 (0)89 51 68 97 91
[email protected]
sculpture network e.V.
non-profit Organisation
Berlin, VR Nr. 23307 Nz
Chairman: Ralf Kirberg
www.sculpture-network.org
History of sculpture network’s INTERNATIONAL FORUM 2005 – 2013
sculpture network’s International Forum is an annual, comprehensive, two-day program,
organized in cooperation with prominent art institutions, museums and universities. These
forums include: conferences with renowned experts and artists, artist presentations and a day
of prominent sculpture-site visits. Lunches and dinners provide multiple networking
opportunities for audiences comprised of Art Professionals, Artists and Friends of the Arts.
Detailed information of programs and speakers at each edition is available on our website:
http://www.sculpture-network.org/en/home/sculpture-network/program/international-forum.html
Venues and cooperation
partners
Kröller-Müller Museum,
The Hague/Otterlo, Museum Beelden aan Zee,
2013,
The Netherlands ECKW, Dordtyardt, AVL
Oct.
Atelier van Lieshout
Date
Location
2012,
Celle, Germany
Sep.
Art museum Celle Collection Robert Simon
2011,
Bilbao, Spain
Nov.
Guggenheim Museum
Bilbao, Museum Chillida
Leku
2010, Grugliasco/ Turin,
Sept Italy
Martin - Martini Arte
Internazionale
2009, Vaduz,
Oct. Liechtenstein
Art Museum Liechtenstein
University of Liechtenstein,
Zeppelin-University,
Foundation Sitterwerk
2008, Leeds,
Sept. Great Britain
University of Leeds and
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
2007,
Barcelona, Spain
May
2006,
Graz, Austria
Sept.
2006,
Warsaw, Poland
May
2005,
Berlin, Germany
Nov.
Den Haag/
2005,
Scheveningen,
Nov.
Netherlands
2005, Zollikon/Zü rich,
Feb. Switzerland
Theme
Participants /
countries
"Sculpture lives on:
130 participants from
from modernism to
15 countries
globalization"
"The future shines Light in
contemporary Art"
“Sculpture Today, a
Space for Inquiry Experience ReCodified”
"European
Sculpture:
Difference and
Diversity in Practice"
"Sculpture and
Architecture - an
ambivalent
relationship"
“Approaches to
sculpture in the
landscape”
Fundación La Caixa and
“Escultura en la
Fundación Mies van der
calle”
Rohe
Grazer Congress and
“Sculpture in Public
Austrian Sculpture Park
Space“
Academy of Fine Arts
“Polish sculpture
Warsaw and Centre of
and its European
Polish Sculpture
history“
Museum Martin-Gropius-Bau
“Sculpture in Postand Bernhard-HeiligerWar Modernism“
Stiftung
Krö ller-Mü ller-Sculpture
Park, Otterlo, Museum
“Dutch sculpture in
Beelden aan Zee, Den Haag
Modernism“
and Sculptuur Instituut,
Scheveningen
Foundation for Iron
“The future of
Sculpture – Collection Dr.
historical
Hans Koenig
monuments”
100 participants from
12 countries
250 participants from
19 countries
70 participants from
12 countries
90 participants from
12 countries
100 participants from
19 countries
200 participants from
14 countries
120 participants from
11 countries
90 participants from
10 countries
130 participants from
3 countries
75 participants from 5
countries
110 participants from
8 countries
Claudia Schwind
Communication & Fundraising
sculpture network
Fäustlestr. 3, 80339 Munich
Germany
T: + 49 (0)89 51 68 97 91
[email protected]
sculpture network e.V.
non-profit Organisation
Berlin, VR Nr. 23307 Nz
Chairman: Ralf Kirberg
www.sculpture-network.org
Statements by Members
For the past three years sculpture network has been the basis for me for the regular exchange
of experiences and information. I could not imagine a better platform. Above all, the relaxed
atmosphere and friendliness is impressive.
Eberhard Hauff (friend of the arts) www.zuzuku.de
sculpture network has provided me with numerous new and important international contacts
and friends. Thanks to this caring and generous organisation, supported by enthusiastic
people, I have had many a delightful experience. The interesting events and art studio visits,
as well as the Experiences (art travels) and the International Forums were unique
experiences. sculpture network is the best that I have encountered in my career as an artist.
Andrea Malar (artist)
Collaboration among art creators, friends, mediators and galleries is most important; symposia
are valuable, commissions essential – sculpture network provides internationality – the
exchange of ideas is invigorating.
Hanns Egon Wörlen†, Museum Moderner Kunst, Foundation Wörlen, Passau, Germany
An informative and enthusiastic forum for sculpture in the 21st century. Indispensable for an
exchange on contemporary sculpture between the artist, his work and the institution.
Dr. Renate Goldmann Director of Museum of the City of Düren
sculpture network is an honourable platform, continually expanding and borne by great
enthusiasm. With its increasing number of members this organisation, which has meanwhile
become an institution, has created a network in which not only professional information is
exchanged, but also personal cooperation encouraged and unpretentious contact in the best
of form adhered to between members.
Dr. Elisabeth Fiedler (Art Mediator) Head of Department for art in public space State Museum
Joanneum/Graz, Austria
Claudia Schwind
Communication & Fundraising
sculpture network
Fäustlestr. 3, 80339 Munich
Germany
T: + 49 (0)89 51 68 97 91
[email protected]
sculpture network e.V.
non-profit Organisation
Berlin, VR Nr. 23307 Nz
Chairman: Ralf Kirberg
www.sculpture-network.org