Can Silvestre is a creative residency that welcomes artists from around the world for residencies and workshops. A space where creativity unfolds in harmony with nature—a place for inspiration, connection, and meaningful artistic growth.

Can Silvestre Residency Guide

For more information about life at Can Silvestre, download our guide. Inside, you’ll find everything you need to know about the residency: what we offer, how the space works, and what to expect during your stay.

Our Manifesto

For the creators and the thinkers: time softens and the boundaries between art and nature dissolve. The forest becomes your studio, the breeze your soundtrack, and the sun your gentle muse. Creation is not a task, but a way of listening—of letting yourself be shaped as much as you shape. A quiet invitation to slow down, tune in, and let the world around you become part of what you are and what you make.

Our Workshops

Meet Our Artists in Residence

  • Guillem Ramisa

    Singer-songwriter and poet from Roda de Ter, his work fuses music and poetry in a unique style that moves between folk, reggae, rock, and hip-hop. He has released several albums —including Aquest sol hi és per tots (2015), Bondat senzilla (2017), and Un somriure infinit (2024)— as well as multiple poetry collections. His creations stand out for their emotion, sensitivity, and an intimate gaze on life and nature.

  • Sònia Masuda

    Catalan-Japanese actress, playwright, and stage director. Her work spans theatre, film, television, and interdisciplinary projects. As a creator, she explores identity, memory, and anti-racism from a personal and political lens. She is currently developing her first short film and writing her debut feature, selected for the Catalan Film Academy’s Script Residency.

  • Lara Stoop

    A screenwriter, script analyst, and teacher. She has written films such as Club Silencio (Karlovy Vary, Cannes Market) and Imade (D’A, Goya candidate). She is currently co-writing Cara Sucia and developing her debut feature at the Catalan Film Academy’s Script Residency.

  • Anna Andreu

    Catalan singer-songwriter known for her poetic, intimate sound. Since her solo debut in 2020 with Els Mals Costums, she has received wide recognition, including the Enderrock Award for Best Singer-Songwriter Album, the El Temps de les Arts Popular Music Award, and the Ramon Muntaner Prize from Terra i Cultura. Her upcoming album Vigília (2025) delves into the themes of night, stillness, and the subtle light that emerges from darkness.

  • Muntsa Verdaguer i Mas

    A journalist and radio director from Roda de Ter. With a background in print and radio media, she currently leads Ràdio Roda and works in communication. Her debut book No vull que m’estimis is an intimate exploration of emotional longing, written during an autumn equinox.

  • Annabelle Sproat

    A British-Catalan photographer, whose work centers on intimacy, light, and the subtle beauty of everyday moments. Guided by a deep respect for her subjects, she captures honest, unscripted scenes with a soft, observant gaze.
    Her recent project, 'Glorious – Light in the Darkness', is a tribute to the unseen impact of others.

  • Marta Coll Autet

    A writer, performer, and forest therapy guide based in Osona. With a background in journalism, education, and environmental outreach, her work explores inner transformation and reconnection with nature. She is the author of the poetry collections Cruesa, Duresa, Nuesa (2021) and Terra Fèrtil (2023), and creator of the interview series Arrels i Ales and the poetic monologue Estranyes Entranyes.