Create with the village, not just in it
Our goal is simple but radical: to generate local impact through creative and technological projects that emerge from deep dialogue with Anceu, its people, landscape, history, and rhythms.
We believe rural settings aren’t just peaceful backdrops, they’re active collaborators. The quiet mornings, shared meals, forest walks, and conversations with the local community spark ideas that cities often drown out. Slowness becomes strategy. Isolation becomes focus. Community becomes co-author.
Your work might live on a forest path, in the main square, inside Casa do Pobo, or along a stone wall. What matters is that it’s seen, used, or experienced by the people who call Anceu home.
What’s included
Private Accomodation
Individual room at Anceu Coliving with private bathroom
Creative community
Be part of a community of creators, technologist and open minded people from all over the world
1 weekly 1-hour session
A framework to refine your idea, solve problems, and ensure your project resonates with local context
Maker Space
Full access to our Maker Space (3D printer, vinyl cutter, plastic recycling machine, badge maker)
Final event to show your creation
Every rural hackers residencies culminates in a public moment: an exhibition, installation, workshop, screening, or intervention.
Daily essentials
Coffee, tea, milk, and fresh bread, olive oil
Residency programs
Self-Funded Residency (Paid Stay)
- 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.
- Fee: €1,600 per month.
- Applications: Open year-round — you can apply anytime.
Fully Funded Residency (Invited Residents)
- Funded residency opportunities offered through programmes such as Culture Moves Europe, Erasmus+, and partnerships with public and private cultural organisations.
- Fee: for free.
- Applications: We open calls regularly—follow our website and social media to stay updated on upcoming opportunities..
Past Rural Hackers Residencies
These projects didn’t just happen in Anceu—they happened with Anceu village community.
Galicia Ilustrada
Cam from Belgium immersed herself in the local culture, conducting interviews with villagers. This information inspired her to create three pieces of art, now installed along the paths of Anceu.
A tribute to our neighbour Rogelio
Shona, from New York, created a lakeside installation using recycled wood and the forest as her canvas. The piece honors Rogelio, a neighbor who supports us greatly and carries deep knowledge of the land.
Raices project
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.
The Gift of being Seen
Kristinka from Croatia painted portraits of 80 local residents during 2024. Her goal was to go beyond appearances and capture each person’s unique story, history, and character.
Where arts meets nature
Mery from Poland embarked on an inner journey to discover the local flora. Gathering knowledge from villagers about native plants, she created an installation that showcases the botanical richness of the area.
Rural Hackers Magazine
Cora and Feli from Germany immersed themselves in local culture, collecting stories and exploring the impact of our projects. The magazine reflects that deep community connection—full of warmth and hospitality.
Reframe Cam
Ovi from Romania installed capture points with 3D-printed phone holders so villagers can take photos and upload them via QR codes to a shared server. This helps us track environmental change over time.
Natural Colors of the Forest
Raquel, from Portugal, explored natural dyeing with materials gathered from the forest. Also, she led workshops at Casa do Pobo. The residency culminated in a collective artwork, celebrating nature and tradition.
Asi e Nito Comic
Chano, an artist from Galicia, created a comic inspired by the village of Anceu. The story follows two mischievous aliens who land on Earth and start stirring up chaos among the neighbors of a small rural village.
Textile art in nature
Shona, from New York, created an installation deep in the forest, using recycled textiles. The piece is a tribute to Se, one of the people who most actively supports the cultural and social life of the village.
Upcycling and Sustainability Advocate
Lotte from the Netherlands connected with local artists. She hosted sessions with villagers on creativity. These exchanges shaped her process. Her final textile piece reflects the inspiration gathered from the community.
A mural for Ventin village
Shona from America created a mural which celebrates Galician icons—from hórreos and torques to petroglyphs and the Galician cow—and ended with a shared community feast
Create with impact in rural Galicia
