Membership

You are welcome to join us as a member if your organisation meets the following criteria:

1. You are a non-governmental organisation or private enterprise or a community-led independent international grassroots centre/organisation arising from a citizen’s initiative
2. You are operating in a repurposed space/building
3. You are running an autonomous, multidisciplinary social and cultural programming
4. Your organisation must be at least two years old.

Additionally: 

• You are a centre/organisation with a legal entity structure. i.e., has legal rights and responsibilities, including tax fillings
• You support and advocate for a democratic and pluralistic society
• You show a strong commitment to equity, sustainability, diversity and equal opportunities. We encourage you to take a moment to explore our initiatives, which reflect how we translate these values into actions
• You have a strong motivation and willingness to be actively engaged
• You should be from one of these 46 countries.

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

Full membership at Trans Europe Halles implies: 

• Access to all the networking opportunities, programmes and resources offered by Trans Europe Halles
• Community of peers from 170+ organisations from over 40 countries across Europe and beyond that share their passion for buildings, social justice, 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 collaborations and take an active part in EU-funded projects
• Opportunity to join working groups (HUBS) on specific topics or geographical areas
• Participation in TEH training and capacity building programs and mobility support opportunities
• Reduced prices for all TEH events
• A wide range of publications and catalogues produced for over 40 years!

Organisations within and outside Europe can apply as associate members if they share Trans Europe Halles values, are interested in our activities and would love to join forces.

Examples of such organisations can be found below: 

• National networks
• Cultural businesses, social enterprises and cooperatives
• Government-run institutions (state cultural institutions and agencies, private-public institutions, regions and cities, etc.)
• Sustainable urban development agencies
• NGOs, associations, civil society groups
• Universities and research institutes
• Alternative media.
• Experts in renewable energy
• Preservation and management of heritage sites
• Hacker spaces
• Advocacy groups

What will it mean to be an associate member of Trans Europe Halles?

• Community of 170+ organisations from over 40 countries across Europe and beyond that share passion for buildings, social justice, arts and culture
• Take part in the strategic sessions during our meetings and make your voice heard
• Advocacy for specific needs, urgent response to crisis and solidarity efforts within the network.
• Monthly internal newsletter
• Opportunity to join working groups (HUBS) on specific topics or geographical areas
• Access to some of TEH training and capacity building programs
• Reduced prices for all TEH events
• A wide range of publications and catalogues produced by the network over 40 years.

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

MAKE A MENTAL NOTE: To become a member, it is required to attend at least one of our meetings, either a conference or a camp meeting. If you haven’t done it yet, but still would like to apply, you will need to attend our spring conference in Sofia, Bulgaria on 5-8 June. Then you would be eligible to be accepted during the fall meeting in Riga, Latvia.

Full procedure description here.

The next round opens on 1 December 2024.