Nordic-Baltic Hub - Trans Europe Halles

The Nordic-Baltic Hub is a collaborative platform network under TEH, connecting independent cultural centres across the region. Its mission is to foster stronger ties, ignite new partnerships, and promote sustainable practices through shared learning and open dialogue.

Members 24

Members

Member

Anykščiai Art Incubator – Art studio

Lithuania

Full member

Aparaaditehas

Estonia

Turku Modern 2023 - photographer Jussi Virkkumaa

Member

Art House Turku

Finland

Full member

Cable Factory / Kaapelitehdas

Finland

Member

Globe Art Point

Finland

Full member

Ifö Center

Sweden

Member

ilDance

Sweden

Full member

Institut for (X)

Denmark

Full member

Kaņepes Kultūras centrs

Latvia

Full member

Konstepidemin

Sweden

Full member

Kulbroen / The Coal Bridge

Denmark

Full member

Lapinlahden Lähde

Finland

Member

Ljudgården

Sweden

Full member

Malakta

Finland

Full member

Maltfabrikken

Denmark

Full member

Mejeriet

Sweden

Full member

Menų spaustuvė (ARTS PRINTING HOUSE)

Lithuania

Member

Mötesplats Steneby

Sweden

Full member

Not Quite

Sweden

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Full member

Röda Sten Konsthall

Sweden

Member

Stenkrossen

Sweden

Full member

Subtopia

Sweden

Full member

TOU

Norway

Full member

Verkatehdas

Finland

A brief history

In September 2018, an initial gathering of the TEH Nordic Baltic Hub was convened during a TEH86 in Bagneux. The aim was to delve into the necessity for networking within the specified geographic region. The official inauguration meeting for the establishment of the Nordic Baltic Hub unfolded at Kaapelitehdas in Helsinki on February 2019. Notably, the Hub received support from the Nordic Culture Point in the year 2020.

Updates from 2025

In June 2025, the Hub held an in-person meeting in Sofia during TEH99, featuring a pitching session, member-led presentations on residency programmes, and a brainstorming workshop focused on information technologies and the TEH Data & Tech strategy.

The next meeting took place during the TEH100 Camp Meeting in Riga. The Hub members and associates were encouraged to extend their stay for a dedicated workday to further advance shared initiatives.

The Nordic Baltic Shift project, led by KKC and supported by the Nordic Culture Fund, continued to play a key role in driving this collaborative momentum forward.

Updates from 2024

In 2024, the Hub organised four network-wide gatherings two online and two in person, held during TEH97 Conference in Tartu and TEH98 Camp Meeting in Thessaloniki. These meetings explored funding opportunities, organisational challenges, and the development of collaborative projects. As a result, interest in joint initiatives, mobility, and knowledge exchange has grown steadily across the network.

One of the Hub’s core activities was facilitating staff exchanges and residencies. Several member centres have committed to hosting participants, offering hands-on learning opportunities and nurturing long-term cooperation.

A major focus for planning was the development of sustainable business models for cultural organisations. To support this goal, the Hub planned on designing a framework to map best practices and build capacity through research trips, workshops, and joint funding applications laying the foundation for a more resilient cultural ecosystem.