Rural Hackers Residency

Shona from America created a mural which celebrates Galician icons—from hórreos and torques to petroglyphs and the Galician cow

Shona from America created a mural which celebrates Galician icons—from hórreos and torques to petroglyphs and the Galician cow

Shona, from New York, created an installation in the forest, using recycled textiles. The piece is a tribute to Se, one of the people who most supports the cultural life of the village.

Shona, from New York, created an installation in the forest, using recycled textiles. The piece is a tribute to Se, one of the people who most supports the cultural life of the village.

Lotte from the Netherlands connected with local artists. Her final textile piece reflects the inspiration gathered from the community.

Lotte from the Netherlands connected with local artists. Her final textile piece reflects the inspiration gathered from the community.

Raquel, from Portugal, explored natural dyeing with materials gathered from the forest. The residency culminated in a collective artwork, celebrating nature and tradition.

Raquel, from Portugal, explored natural dyeing with materials gathered from the forest. The residency culminated in a collective artwork, celebrating nature and tradition.

Cora and Feli from Germany immersed themselves in local culture. The magazine reflects that deep community connection

Cora and Feli from Germany immersed themselves in local culture. The magazine reflects that deep community connection

Mery from Poland embarked on an inner journey to discover the local flora. Gathering knowledge from villagers about native plants, she created an installation with the botanical richness of the area.

Mery from Poland embarked on an inner journey to discover the local flora. Gathering knowledge from villagers about native plants, she created an installation with the botanical richness of the area.

Hugo and Alessandro from Cuba and Italy, musicians from Madrid’s Reina Sofía School led workshops on Cuban and Italian rhythms and closed with a live concert.

Hugo and Alessandro from Cuba and Italy, musicians from Madrid’s Reina Sofía School led workshops on Cuban and Italian rhythms and closed with a live concert.

Shona, from New York, created an installation using recycled wood. The piece honors Rogelio, a neighbor who supports us and carries deep knowledge of the land.

Shona, from New York, created an installation using recycled wood. The piece honors Rogelio, a neighbor who supports us and carries deep knowledge of the land.

Rural Hackers Residency

Ponte Caldeas, ANceu, Pontevedra, Spain

Imagine waking up to the sound of the forest, walking stone paths worn smooth by generations, and sharing a meal with people who have lived their whole lives in the same valley. Then opening your laptop. Picking up your tools. Making something that has never existed before — and giving it back to the place that inspired it.

That's what a Rural Hackers residency feels like.

Anceu is a village of 102 people in the hills of Galicia, northwestern Spain. It's quiet in a way that cities forget is possible. But it's not empty — it's full of stories, landscapes, neighbors, and a community that has learned to find possibility in slowness. When artists, makers, and technologists come here, something shifts. The village doesn't just host them. It collaborates with them.

What's included:

  • Private accommodation — individual room at Anceu Coliving with private bathroom
  • Maker Space access — 3D printer, vinyl cutter, plastic recycling machine, and badge maker
  • Weekly 1-hour mentoring session — a dedicated space to refine your idea, solve problems, and ensure your project connects meaningfully with the local context
  • Creative community — you'll be surrounded by an international mix of creators, technologists, and open-minded people from all over the world
  • Daily essentials — coffee, tea, milk, fresh bread, and olive oil
  • Public closing event — every residency ends with a moment shared with the village: an exhibition, installation, workshop, screening, or public intervention

 

Contact

Lugar O Ramís, 5
36829 Ponte Caldeas, ANceu Pontevedra
Spain

Year Founded
2021
Context
Rural
Residency Structure
Embedded in an arts or cultural organization (including theater + gallery)
Embedded in a non-profit inn and retreat center
Longterm/embedded in neighborhood
Embedded in intentional community
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Community-engaged
Curriculum
Research
Experiential
Residency Length
1 month - 1 month
Languages
English
Spanish
Portuguese
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
5
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
May apply as a team
Discipline
Acting
Animation
Architecture
Art Conservation
Art Education
Art History
Augmented Reality
Biology
Blacksmithing
Book Arts
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Choreography
Computing
Costume/Fashion Design
Criticism
Dance
Digital Fabrication
Digital Media
Documentary
Drawing
Ecology
Electronic Arts
Environmental Arts
Environmentalism/Conservation
Fiction
Film
Fine Metals/Jewelry
Glass Arts
Graphic Design
History
Illustration
Industrial Design
Installation Arts
Interdisciplinary Arts
Journalism
Landscape Architecture
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
Mathematics
Mixed Media
Moving Image
Multimedia Arts
Music
New Genres
Nonfiction
Opera
Painting
Paper Arts
Performance Art
Philosophy
Photography
Playwriting
Poetry
Printmaking
Public Art
Science
Screenwriting
Sculpture
Social Practice
Sound Art
Storytelling
Symphony
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Theater
Translation
TV + Radio
Urban Planning/Design
Virtual Reality
Visual Arts
Woodworking
Writing
Companions
Pets (Non-service animals)
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Give artist talk or presentation
Teach in studio
Lead workshop for the public
Lead workshop for fellow residents
Lead a skill share
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Opportunity to travel
Immersion in new culture and/context
Unstructured time
Research support
Art production support
Access to studio space to create new work
Access to equipment, specialized facilities and/or technical support
Inspiration from natural environment
Inspiration from cultural context
Professional development support and/or trainings
Opportunities to develop relationships with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Opportunities for work with the local community
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
10
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
20
Artist Stipend
0
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
1885
US Dollar (USD)
Fee Details

1.885 dolars per moth An invitation to live and work in our rural creative community: residents cover their stay, join our local network, and develop a project connected to the place and the people.

Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Application Fee
1885
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Pre-orientation
Manual / handbook before arrival
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Contact information and available accommodations for programs, events, and campus
Full description of accessibility on campus
Captions for videos
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Inaccessible
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
N/A
Accessibility Contact Name
N/A
Accessibility Contact Email
hello@ruralhackers.com
Type of Housing
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Accessible Housing
Inaccessible
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
No housing accommodations available
N/A
Accessible Communal Spaces
Universally designed
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry in housing
WIFI available in housing
Housekeeping services
Air Conditioned Housing
Heat and Cool control managed by resident
Meals Provided
Some meals (at least 2 meals provided)
Residents have access to shared kitchen
No meals are provided
Computer/Internet Access
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Ethernet provided in common area
Ethernet provided in living or studio area
Studios/Special Equipment
Exhibition / Installation Space
Performance/Presentation Facilities
Ceramics Workspace
Soldering Workspace
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Universally designed
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Tech hours
Air Conditioned
Heat and Cool control access