CRAB is born from real experiences and shared dreams. It began with a few scattered hubs - Dinamo 10 (Portugal), Sende (Spain), Espacio Arroelo/Anceu (Spain) - connected by the desire of creating something bigger than theirselves. In collaboration with Giovani iddocca/Treballu (Italy), CRAB envisions a future where rural areas thrive as centers of culture, innovation, and sustainability. What started as a spontaneous partnership soon became a shared mission: to connect and empower rural creative hubs across Europe.
By fostering connections, exchanging knowledge, and supporting local initiatives, CRAB aims to make a lasting impact on rural communities and strengthen the cultural fabric of Europe.
This is just the beginning of the story. CRAB is a call to action - a reminder that rural areas are not fading away. They are evolving, reinventing themselves, and leading the way toward a sustainable and creative future.
CRAB is the future rural creative hubs community.
CRAB is a project co-funded by the European Union through the Creative Europe Programme.
Partners
Dinamo 10 (Portugal): Dinamo 10 is more than a coworking space — it’s a lively community where designers, entrepreneurs, and creatives exchange ideas and build friendships. The space thrives on collaboration, hosting gatherings, cultural events, and projects that connect people across disciplines and generations in Viana do Castelo.
Espacio Arroelo (Spain): Espacio Arroelo in Pontevedra is known for its warm, inclusive community where coworkers feel like friends. Members often collaborate on social and cultural initiatives, supporting each other’s ideas while enjoying a relaxed, human-centered atmosphere that celebrates diversity and creativity.
Sende (Spain): Sende is a small mountain village turned into a global meeting point for remote workers, activists, and creatives. Life here revolves around shared meals, spontaneous conversations, and group projects that blend work and rural living. Its intimate setting fosters real human connection and cross-cultural collaboration in the heart of Galicia.
Giovani Iddocca / Treballu Hub (Italy-Sardinia): In Sardinia, Giovani Iddocca’s Treballu Hub is a social innovation hub where young people come together to share knowledge, creativity, and a vision for revitalizing their rural region. The space promotes cooperation, volunteering, and intercultural exchange, turning community spirit into a driver of local transformation.