Rural areas across Europe are facing profound changes driven by the impacts of climate change and the disruptive influence of new technologies. These shifts are reshaping ways of life, from modes of transportation and remote work to the emergence of micro-enterprises, the agricultural crisis, seasonal tourism that affects local economies, and the arrival of new residents in rural areas. 

In this context, several cultural organizations rooted in these regions seek to collaborate through residency programs. These residencies aim to bring together artists, researchers, citizens, and local stakeholders as spaces for creation and experimentation, exploring new ways of living and deepening our connections with the natural world. By fostering both local and international cooperation, the project hopes to inspire fresh perspectives, drive behavioral change, and co-create new collective narratives, ultimately mobilizing communities to shape the future of their territories. 

This project seeks to address key questions, including: 

• How can we, as residents, artists, professionals, and scientists, take an active role in analyzing and addressing the challenges our territories face? 

• In what ways can rural contexts both contribute to and benefit from research and creative exploration focused on their future? 

• Can residency programs become laboratories for artistic, scientific, and civic utopias in rural areas?