2026 Membership Application Call

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

1. You are a non-governmental organisation or a private enterprise operating in a repurposed space/building.
2. You have a legal entity structure. i.e., has legal rights and responsibilities, including tax filings.
3. You are running an autonomous, multidisciplinary social, art and cultural programming.
4. Your organisation must be at least two years old.
5. You support and advocate for a democratic and pluralistic society.
6. You show a strong commitment to equity, sustainability, diversity and equal opportunities.
7. You have strong motivation and willingness to be actively engaged in the network and its objectives and activities.

• Direct access to all the networking opportunities, programmes and resources offered by Trans Europe Halles
• Community of peers from over 180 organisations from 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, which is our governing body
• Advocacy support 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
• Internal newsletter for TEH members only
• Possibility to build or join international consortiums and take an active part in EU-funded projects happening within TEH
• Opportunity to join specialised working groups (TEH Hubs) on specific topics or geographical areas
• Access to all TEH training and capacity building programmes and mobility support opportunities
• Discounted prices for all TEH events
• Access to all publications and catalogues produced for over 40 years!

• 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 groups

• Advocacy for specific needs, urgent response to crises, and solidarity efforts within the network
• Internal newsletter for TEH members
• Opportunity to join specialised working groups (TEH Hubs) on certain topics or geographical areas
• Access to some of TEH training and capacity building programs
• Discounted prices for all TEH events
• Access to publications and catalogues produced for over 40 years

Detailed timeline:

• 24 OCT-4 JAN: Submit the online application form (choose between full member or associate member)
• JAN-FEB: TEH screens all applications and sends email feedback to all applicants
• FEB-MAR: Selected applicants receive an invitation to an online presentation (Q&A session about TEH)
• MAR-APR: TEH Executive Committee visits your centre (physically or virtually) for assessment
• APR: The Executive Committee reviews your application and makes a decision if you will be recommended as a member
• MAY: If recommended, you’ll receive an invitation to present your centre at the TEH Conference. *As required: TEH provides visa invitation letters (if needed) to help you attend
• JULY: You attend and present your centre at the TEH Conference
• JULY: Final decision: During the General Assembly at the Conference, TEH members vote to accept or reject your application
• JUNE: If accepted, you’ll receive a welcome email with next steps after the conference.

Detailed timeline:

• 24 OCT – 4 JAN: Submit the online application form (choose between full member or associate member)
• JAN-FEB: TEH screens all applications and sends email feedback to all applicants
• FEB-MAR: Selected applicants receive an invitation to an online presentation (Q&A session about TEH)
• 5–8 JUNE: Attend the TEH Conference or TEH Camp Meeting (mandatory for first-time applicants). *As required: TEH provides visa invitation letters (if needed) to help you attend
• MAR-APR: A TEH Executive Committee member visits your centre for assessment
• MAY: The Executive Committee reviews your application and makes a decision on whether you will be recommended as a member
• JUNE: If recommended, you’ll be invited to present your centre at the next TEH Meeting. Membership is then voted on at the next General Assembly following your attendance at a TEH Conference or Camp Meeting
• OCT: Alternatively, you attend and present your centre at the TEH Camp Meeting
• OCT: Final Decision: During the General Assembly at the Camp Meeting, TEH members vote to accept or reject your application
• NOV: If accepted, you’ll receive a welcome email with next steps after the conference

The procedure for associate application is the same as full members, except:

• The Executive Committee approves your application
• You do not need to go through the voting system.
• There is no virtual/physical visit to your space.