This report identifies exemplary case studies of collaborative cultural projects between West and South East European artists. These cases were generated on the basis of interviews with members of the IETM network. The objective was to identify obstacles, unexpected elements, critical success factors, good- and bad- practice, myths and stereotypes, the learning process which has taken place by all parties, the legacies left by the experience, etc. Participants in the case studies shared their ideas about what they would do ‘next time’ and what the institutions could have done more to help. The authors provide recommendations to sponsors, funders and policy stakeholders and call for more transparency, better communication, continuity in funding opportunities and geographic priorities, etc. The individual and his/her motivation is of primary importance, including opportunities for mobility. The “emerging” SEE artist/operator, whether young or not-so-young is creating a new and positive paradigm: that of the multi-skilled, multi-lingual, interculturally competent professional who values learning as a continuing process, but is no longer content to be ‘taught’.