La Banda dei Bandi: call for Duct Tape & Dreams participants 2026
Open call for initiatives in the Alpine region
Trans Europe Halles 10, Marseille, © TEH/Caroline Dutrey/Pierre Gondard
Duct Tape & Dreams (DTAD) is a grassroots mentorship programme for young cultural initiatives and collectives looking for support to take their next step.
With this new 2026 mentorship call, 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 two 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
The programme offers:
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 at BASIS Vinschgau Venosta in Schlanders, Italy
Visibility through TEH communication channels.
A piece of duct tape and some brilliant people to brainstorm with.
Apply or encourage someone you know who might benefit from the programme to apply.
Deadline to apply: 31 May 2026 (extended)
Link to the call: teh.net/news/call-for-participants-duct-tape-dreams-2026
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