The Vrystaat Arts Festival values diversity, respect, and excellence. Through the vrynge it aims to create an environment that inspires freedom of practice, supports innovation, encourages creative industries and builds capacity.

vrynge’s programme includes literature, visual arts, film, fashion, architecture, music, dance, performance art, interdisciplinary and experimental art, site-specific work and theatre, as well as space for innovative food and -drink, and other creative industry practices.

It offers emerging artists the opportunity to advance social cohesion and boost economic development in the Free State. Artists will not only showcase their art but also have the opportunity to engage and learn from professional local and international artists through workshops that will be hosted during vrynge.