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sculpture network sculpture network is Europe’s platform for three-dimensional art; a non-profit organization for thewhich supports, encouragement encourages and promotion promotes of contemporary sculpture. sculpture network was foundedFounded in 2004 in Berlin, and it is a recognized, registered, non-profit organisation. Its headquarters are in Munich, It has offices in different other European countries with a headquarter in Munich and a constantly growing Europe-wide network of volonteervolunteer coordinators. sculpture network currently has 1,000 members in 41 countries.

History and objectives
The idea of a network for artist, art mediators and friends of the arts, stems from the sculptor Hartmut Stielow, who had experienced the effectiveness and value of such an association, while being a Board member of the International Sculpture Centre (ISC) in the US. In 2003, the idea was supported by the entrepreneur Ralf Kirberg, today sculpture network Chairman. He then went on to helped founding sculpture network in 2004 as a not-for-profit arts organization, mainly funded by member fees and donations. sculpture network’s main objectives are to provide networking possibilities for artists, art professionals, suppliers and art organizations interested and involved with three-dimensional art, to promote the uniqueness, and recognition of the uniquenesssocial relevance of three-dimensional art, and to increase general awareness and understanding of this kind of art in today’s the society.

Program
sculpture network regularly organizes local and international events, such as the sculpture network new year’s brunch, Dialogues, International Forum, and art trips to selected destinations. “”sculpture network new year's brunch”” is a European wide celebration of sculpture. Every year, since 2010, people who are fascinated by contemporary three dimensional art get together at the beginning of the year. On the same day, at the same time, at all kinds of different places in Europe. “”sculpture network Dialogues”” are events that happen throughout Europe. They are organised by sculpture network in cooperation with members, professionals and selected institutions. They take place at a wide range of culture-related venues such as artist studios, museums, sculpture parks, private collections, production spaces etc. and last around 3 hours. “”sculpture network art trips” travel to selected sculpture sites throughout Europe. Our Experience program offers the opportunity to visit private collections, artists studios, choice exhibitions, while enjoying local cuisines and wines. “”The International Forum”” is organized annually in cooperation with art institutions. During this a two-day event experts and artists will address relevant subjects in contemporary sculpture, enriched by visits of to sculpture sites and collections.

Weblinks / References

 * Offizielle Webseite
 * Ralf Kirberg, Kunst Element der Unternehmenskultur? in, congena Texte, 2013
 * Gerhard Charles Rump: Schon ein Jubiläum: Fünf Jahre „Sculpture Network”. In: Die Welt vom 1. August 2009
 * John Power: Unter der Käseglocke des Künstlers. In: Der Tagesspiegel vom 23. Januar 2010