Nordic Perspectives on European Networking

13 independent cultural centres in conversation


In this 20-pages booklet, delegates of the Nordic TEH members reflect on the role of networking in a Nordic and European context. The publication has been produced as part of the project Trans Nordic Net.

Click here to download a pdf copy free of charge.

THE LIFT Handbook

Sharing Experiences of a youth exchange network project

Within the network project The Lift (2006-2008), young people who are active at different Trans Europe Halles centres were given the chance to go abroad and work at another Trans Europe Halles centre through the mobility scheme European Voluntary Service (EVS). A large number of Trans Europe Halles centres were involved in The Lift and the experiences from the project have now resulted in a handbook about networking through EVS. The aim of the handbook is to offer a tool for other organisations that would like to start similar projects in the future.

Follow this link to download a copy free of charge (you'll have to create an account, it only takes a minute!)



Changing Room

Mobility of Non-Artistic Cultural Professionals in Europe


Changing Room - Mobility of Non-Artistic Cultural Professionals in Europe is a first-of-its-kind research study by the Sibelius Academy examining mobility issues of the “backstage staff” of European culture within the Trans Europe Halles project Changing Room.

This study is an in-depth investigation of the possibilities for, and barriers to, mobility within the European independent cultural sector. Its outcomes include key learning points and concrete recommendations on how to develop mobility practices for non-artistic staff members in the future.

Click here to download your copy free of charge. To order a physical copy of the study for 19€ plus postage, please contact the TEH Coordination Office.



Managing Independent Cultural Centers


The Independent Cultural Centers Leadership Training Handbook is thefruit of the Independent Creative Art Spaces Leadership Training programme organised in December 2007 by the Asia-Europe Foundation, Artfactories and Trans Europe Halles. It highlights tools for better management and links theory with practice through specific cases and experiences discussed during this training for 21 cultural managers from Asia and Europe.

Click here to download your copy free of charge.


New Times New Models


New Times New Models is a publication following a conference with the same name at TEH centre Pekarna in Maribor, Slovenia in January 2010. The book, entitled ”New Times New Models – Investigating the internal governance models and external relations of independent cultural centres in times of change” examines the How? and Why? of independent culture in Europe. It is based on presentations given at the conference at Pekarna, and also looks at regional case studies, current models of practice and key recommendations for the independent cultural sector.

The publication, compiled and edited by Sandy Fitzgerald, can be downloaded for free here.

Factories of the Imagination (English version is out of stock!)

Factories of the Imagination is a book published by Trans Europe Halles in 2001. It presents several Trans Europe Halles members’ experiences of converting former industrial sites into cultural centres. Factories of the Imagination reveals the history and experiences of the centres, the problems they faced over the years and solutions they created to overcome the obstacles. 
The purpose of the book was to create an educational tool, which gave a clearer understanding of this cultural phenomenon. It is also of value to both the public and private sectors and for everybody who seeks to engage in projects of similar nature throughout Europe. The book is available both in English and in French and can be bought from the Trans Europe Halles Coordination Office. Price: €20+shipping fee.
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