# Finding the right venue

* The space you choose sets the tone for the entire gathering. Ideally, it should feel intimate, welcoming, and grounded.
* Prioritise free or very low-cost spaces where hosting our events creates mutual benefit for both us and the venue. This is about activism, action and making a change. Commercial exchanges and money tend to take away from that energy and are not sustainable as we scale. The goal is to eventually self-finance their own space through running network nodes.
* Look for venues that allow for eye contact, natural conversation, and a sense of shared space, not loud, overly corporate, or sterile environments. It should be a quiet place where everyone can sit down and talk without distractions.
* In traditional political campaigns, gatherings like this might be hosted in a volunteer’s home. While that’s not expected here, it’s a useful reference point when choosing a welcoming, informal location.
* The Logos aesthetic is intentionally minimalist and functional. Stripping away commercial polish lets the message speak for itself, without distraction or distortion. This also helps when looking for a suitable space.
* **Positive space examples:**
  * [Arroz Studios](https://www.arrozestudios.pt/about)
  * [Well Read](https://wellread.pt/)
  * [Fábrica Braço de Prata](https://www.instagram.com/fabricabracodeprata/)
  * [Manja](https://www.instagram.com/manja_pt/)
  * [The Block Lisboa](https://www.theblocklisboa.com/)
* **When possible, avoid corporate venues like this:**
  * <https://www.wework.com/en-GB/locations>
* **Setting Up the Space**

  Arriving early gives you time to shape the environment. Rearrange furniture to encourage circular seating or tight clusters.

  Set out a few objects that symbolise the Logos mission e.g. zines, printed symbols such as the 3D printed Codex cube, art, or community artefacts.