Trans Europe Halles is a network of 52 independent cultural centers across 28 countries founded in 1983. The network aims to promote intercultural exchange, understanding, and artistic freedom. Member centers include Metelkova in Ljubljana, Slovenia and Kaapelitehdas in Helsinki, Finland. The network is not-for-profit and membership fees range from €275 to €1100 per year. Activities include staff exchanges, joint projects, meetings, workshops and advocacy to influence cultural policies.

1. Hola!

2. Founded in 1983 52 members and 16 associated members in 28 countries www.teh.net "Trans Europe Halles is a network of independent cultural centres offering a dynamic forum for ideas, collaborations, and mutual support in the pursuit of intercultural exchange, understanding and artistic freedom".

3. Metelkova, Ljubljana, Slovenia

4. Kaapelitehdas, Helsinki, Finland

5. OZU, Monteleone Sabino, Italy

6. Schlachthof, Bremen, Germany

7. TNT, Bordeaux, France

8. A38, Budapest, Hungary

9. Village Underground, London, UK

10. Squatting a house in Lund, Sweden in the 60-ies

11. Independent, not-for-profit, multidisciplinary and initiated by grass-roots

12. ufa-Fabrik, Berlin, Germany

14. Stanica, Zilina, Slovakia

15. Trans Europe Halles is a not-for-profit organisation registered in Sweden Every member appoints a delegate who at the General Assembly elect an Executive Committee for a term of 2 years The Executive Committee delegates the operational work of the network to the TEH Coordination Office Membership fees are €275, €770, €1100 per year

16. TEH Coordination Office hosted by Mejeriet in Lund

17. Fundraising Communication & Marketing Plan TEH Meetings Lead projects Help new members Facilitate cooperation TEH Coordination Office Strategic planning Organise support actions Manage the network Advocate for the independent cultural sector Inform Inspire World peace

18. Advocacy – influencing cultural policies

22. Training workshops

23. Working-the-Net and discussion groups

24. General Assembly, Tartu, Estonia April 2011

25. Who you gonna call?

27. Joint Projects

28. Changing Room Project 2008 – 2010

29. Benefits and results from Staff Exchange programme • More integrated membership • People value networking more • A true knowledge exchange took place • Sparked a process of new projects between members • Mobility and exchange has really worked as a tool for intercultural dialogue

31. Leaders Lab Next Leaders Lab Leadership Programme

32. Alternative Architecture & Creative Spaces in Zilina, SK

33. Resource.

34. www.teh.net thanks for your attention!