The Mediterranean Hub consists of cultural centres and organisations from the Mediterranean region. Its goal is to foster stronger connections among members, creating opportunities for collaboration and knowledge-sharing. Members aim to inspire action beyond mere dialogue and consultations.

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Members

Goals and vision

The vision of the Mediterranean Hub is to be a sustainable network where solidarity, innovation, and collective thinking converge to build a more interconnected and empathetic Mediterranean community. The hub employs a multifaceted approach to address both immediate and long-term cultural, social, and environmental issues in the region.

Learning from various countries, the hub collects stories, investigates aspirations, and uses artistic methods to highlight the realities near border areas. Carefully mapping themes and initiatives, the hub integrates care and culture to promote both social welfare and environmental concerns. In line with decolonization initiatives, the hub explores the Mediterranean Sea as a liquid continent, delving into legends, myths, language, and narratives related to the sea.

The hub can continually expand its network, inviting relevant centers to join and planning future in-person meetings based on artistic residencies, exchange mobility opportunities for cultural workers, or TEH Meetings.

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A brief history

The Mediterranean Hub was established in 2022. The official launch of the hub and its first in-person meeting occurred in Nicosia, Cyprus, during the Open Up festival in October 2023 at the NiMAC – Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre.

2025

In 2025 the hub held two online meetings and two in-person meetings in TEH100 Camp Meeting in Riga and TEH99 Conference in Sofia. These meetings continued to build on the hub's core values of collaboration and solidarity, with a particular focus on identifying ways to support communities in Palestine. Members mapped potential actions, including online and offline events, to raise funds and awareness.

Event_TEH100 in Riga_Mediterranean Hub session_credit Léo Lethielleux
Event_TEH98 Camp Meeting in Epanomi, Greece_general event photo_credit unknown

2024

In 2024, two in-person gatherings, during TEH97 Conference in Tartu and TEH98 Camp Meeting in Thessaloniki, provided opportunities for reflection, bonding, and long-term planning. Throughout the year, activities included weekly fundraising sessions, the development of two project proposals, and the implementation of a member feedback survey. The hub actively supported solidarity campaigns, particularly for Tiro Association For Arts in Lebanon.

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Hub Coordinators

Eralp Kortach

Eralp Kortach

From TEH member NiMAC (Cyprus)