Become a member

Hurray, the wait is over! Trans Europe Halles is launching an open call inviting organisations to apply to become full or associate members of the network.

Membership criteria

You are welcome to apply to become a member of Trans Europe Halles if your organisation meets the following criteria:

• A non-governmental organisation or private enterprise operating in a repurposed space/building
• A centre/organisation with a legal entity structure. i.e., has legal rights and responsibilities, including tax filling
• Must be at least two years old
• A community-led independent international grassroots centre/organisation arising from a citizen’s initiative
• Has autonomous, multidisciplinary social and cultural programming
• Supports and advocates for a democratic and pluralistic society
• Shows a strong commitment to equity, sustainability, diversity and equal opportunities
• Strong motivation and willingness to be actively engaged
• Should be from any of these eligible 46 countries.

What will you gain from becoming a full member?

Becoming a member of TEH, you will be joining a community of artists and cultural professionals who are united by their exceptional ability to understand and seize the potential of abandoned urban and rural spaces and transform them into places full of life and creativity.

Full member will get the following benefits:

• • • Direct access to all the networking opportunities, programmes and resources offered by Trans Europe Halles
    • Community of peers from 140+ organisations from 40+ countries across Europe and beyond that share their passion for buildings, social justice and arts and culture
    • Possibility to shape the future of the network through voting rights or joining the Executive Committee – our governing body
    • Advocacy for specific needs such as anti-eviction, urgent response to crisis and solidarity efforts within the network
    • Funding opportunities, grant writing consultancy, and matchmaking for project partners
    • Monthly internal newsletter
    • Possibility to build or join international consortiums and take an active part in EU-funded projects
    • Opportunity to join specialised working groups (HUBS) on specific topics or geographical areas
    • Access to all TEH training and capacity building programs and mobility support opportunities
    • Discounted prices for all TEH events
    • Access to all publications and catalogues produced for over 40 years!

Don’t meet our membership criteria? You can still become an associate member! 

Apply if you share Trans Europe Halles values and are interested in our activities.

Find below examples of organisations that can apply:

• • • Advocacy groups
    • Other networks
    • Touring companies
    • State institutions (cultural state institutions, municipalities, private-state institutions, etc.)
    • Think-tanks and Research labs/institutes
    • NGOs without space/building.
    • Universities
    • Organisations without a legal structure
    • Civil society group.

Associate member will get the following benefits:

• • • Access to Trans Europe Halles’ annual conferences and community of 140 organisations from 40 countries across Europe and beyond that share passion for buildings, social justice, arts and culture
    • Advocacy for specific needs, urgent response to crisis & solidarity efforts within the network
    • Monthly internal newsletter
    • Opportunity of joining specialised working groups (HUBS) on specific topics or geographical areas
    • Access to some of TEH training & capacity building programs
    • Discounted prices for all TEH events
    • Access to publications and catalogues produced for over 40 years.

DISCLAIMER! In 2023, while we welcome applications from all over the world, we especially encourage applications from organisations based in Poland, Portugal, Spain, Belgium, North Macedonia, Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova, Switzerland. Additionally, special consideration will be given to applications from organisations led by youth collectives and underrepresented communities, advocacy and civil society groups, and arts and culture organisations working in the fields of digital cultures, environmental sustainability, research, democracy, and humanitarian response.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To ensure that your organisation/centre gets the most out of joining Trans Europe Halles network, and verify that your values align with ours – a mutual beneficial partnership – we have put together the following membership application procedures: