start'19 host portal
Dear hosts,
sculpture network supports you in the preparation of start'19 with combined efforts. We provide you with various documents to help you with the preparation and implementation of your event.
Do you have any questions, further ideas or creative suggestions?
Write us an email or call us: +49 (0) 89 51 68 97 91.
Logistics
Venue Locations
At the moment, we have 68 hosts in 21 different countires. On our website you can find an overview with more information about each venue.
This year's topic is "Three-dimensional art and society"!
You're encouraged to use this theme as the central topic of your programme - in exhibitions, discussions, workshops, guided tours...
Do you need any impulses? Please write us!
Live Online Photo-wall
All events with Internet access can take part in the online live photo wall. Hosts and guests can upload their images during the event, which will be seen live around Europe at the other venues.
Post your best pictures on Instagram with #start19 and they will appear automatically!
- Instructions for guests: download PDF
- Instructions for hosts: download PDF
Welcome video
At 11.30 am sculpture networks short welcome message ought to be shown at all venues. If you can, please prepare a computer with loudspeakers or a projector and screen.
- English version: download video
- German version: download video
- Italian version: download video
- Spanish version: download video
Tips for your organisation
- Time schedule until the event (download PDF)
- Programme: a proposal on how to organize a programme for your start'19 (download PDF)
- What do you need for the event? (download PDF)
- Sponsors: Is there a wine dealer or a delicacy store nearby? You could ask them to sponsor the event by contributing goods, in exchange for promotion at the event and their logo on the invitation cards
- Helpers: You will be quite busy on the day, so we suggest you find helpers for the technical side, for the door to welcome guests and for setting-up before and clearing up after the event. We will gladly provide you with a list of members in your area whom you could ask
Promote your event
Logo for your website

The start'19 Logo:
Banners

Publish the start'19 banner on your website, mails, social media channels or send to others who could help promote
Rectangular banner - Facebook cover picture format
- Download English version
- Download Spanish version
- Download French version
- Download Italian version
- Download German version
Long banner - 728x90px
Invitation card

Would you like personal invitations for your guests? If requested you will receive a personalised invitation card. You can print the card and send it to your friends, colleagues and acquaintances by post or as a PDF file via e-mail.
Send us an e-mail with your program and we will personalize the invitation for you.
Press work
Do you know anybody at your local media? Please use our press release to inform them and get as much publicity for your event as possible. Reach a broader audience and maximise your event's networking potential.
- sample press release: download Word
- Our press release: download Word
- Spanish sample press release: download Word
Event material
We will send you a parcel at the end of December including all the following promotional material:
Postcard with the instructions on how to participate at the live Photo-wall

Printed event map of Europe

You will receive these A2 printed maps of Europe, pinpointing all venues and their location details. We'll have an edition of 5000 so all of your guests can help themselves with them.
digital version: Download PDF
Event poster

You will receive several copies of this A2 poster to display before and during the event. Pin it up early to promote your event!
digital version: Download PDF
Name badges for you and your guests

Encourage guests to network, but how can they break the ice? These name badges facilitate initial introductions and help an easy flow of conversation. You will receive a digital, document with your guests names in a layout ready for printing before January 27.
Balloons

Balloons with the start'19 logo.
Craft template for the start'19 Apostrophe

Our apostrophe campaign calls for creativity: Maybe that's something for your guests, too? Download PDF
sculpture network flyer
Please display our flyers to provide basic information about our sculpture network. Encourage guests to take them and pass on to others. This action contributes to making new members and friends of sculpture.