Call for participants - Duct Tape & Dreams 2026
Duct Tape & Dreams (DTAD) is a grassroots mentorship programme for young cultural initiatives and collectives looking for support to take the next step. With this new mentorship call, we won’t give you all the answers, but we’ll help you find them. We don’t promise to solve your problems, but we do promise to connect you with people who have been where you are now.
Published on March 20, 2026
What we offer
- A friendly, experienced peer mentor from the TEH network.
- Inspiration, input, and honest feedback.
- Access to TEH’s Europe-wide network.
- A workshop (on site) during the TEH102 Camp Meeting in Silandro, Italy.
- Visibility through TEH communication channels.
- A piece of duct tape and some brilliant people to brainstorm with.
What we can’t offer
- Grant money.
- Ready-made solutions.
- Full funding for your centre.
Who can apply?
We’re looking for 4 initiatives that:
- Are based in rural, suburban or peri-urban areas in the Alpine region (Alpine parts of Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Slovenia, and Switzerland).
- Are 2 years old or younger as an independent cultural centre or collective.
- Already have, or are in the process of gaining, access to a repurposed building.
- Are committed to cultural and social impact in their local context.
How to apply?
Deadline: 15 May
Fill out the application form below.
Selection will be based on criteria such as your initiative's impact, development stage, and alignment with the programme’s goals.
Timeline for participants - 2026
- Call opens: 1st week of April
- Deadline: 15 May
- Selection announced: by 31 May
- Online welcome & intro: 3rd week of June
- 1:1 virtual meetings: September
- TEH Camp meeting preparation session: 2nd week of October
- Workshop in Silandro, Italy: 22 October – 25 October
- Follow‑up meetings: November – December
- Final sharing & report: by end of December
Programme structure
- Kick-off online session with mentor, TEH team, and other grantees.
- One-on-one virtual visit and needs assessment with your mentor
- TEH Camp meeting preparation session.
- Workshop in Silandro: in-person feedback, pitching, and open conversations.
- One individual follow-up meeting with your mentor.
- One final reflection session and short report.
