Mission
SPRING is a leading international platform for new developments in contemporary performing arts, with an emphasis on cross-over forms of art. It encourages promising young artists’ growth and development. SPRING ensures a great diversity of voices is heard. SPRING develops audiences for this work through strategic initiatives for marketing and communication.

Goals

• Presenting new developments in international contemporary performing arts in Utrecht.
• Developing and strengthening (inter)national networks, creating (inter)national (co-) productions to support the development of young artists.
• Developing an international platform to offer Dutch or Dutch-based artists opportunities to present themselves internationally.
• Increasing and widening (diverse) audiences through the deployment of strategic audience development initiatives.
• Implementing performing arts throughout the city of Utrecht and Utrecht society as a meaningful mode of encounter.
• Increasing the festival’s inclusivity.
• Encouraging theoretical reflection to bridge the gap between current developments within society and the arts.
• Encouraging and inspiring young artists and students.