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History of SponS!

Once upon a time, the Dutch face paint community fell completely silent. The COVID-19 pandemic delivered the killing blow to physical gatherings. For a long time, face paint kits remained closed and brushes stayed dry.

Then, Richard Nijboer and Dyonne Vlemmings stepped up and put their heads together. They felt deeply that it really was time for action. The community craved connection, networking opportunities, and the revival of the social bond between artists. They wanted to bring international top artists to the Netherlands to reignite the passion. This vision was given the name:

The Timeline of SponS!

  • 2025: The Kickstart
    • Location: Zierikzee.
    • Goal: to organize the very first edition of SponS! the workshop weekend.
    • Result: An overwhelming, massive success.
    • Original plan: Become an event for every other year.
  • 2026: An International Leap
    • Location: Helmond.
    • Goal: Organize a high-quality international face painting competition.
    • Name: International Face Painting Contest WBA-Netherlands.
    • Result: Another gigantic success that exceeded all expectations.
  • 2027: The Ultimate Collaboration
    • Location: To be determined.
    • Goal: Merge the two previous success formulas.
    • Setup: One large, combined mega-event.

The Mission for the Future

With the upcoming edition, Richard and Dyonne are setting a rock-solid new standard. SponS! points all noses in the industry in the exact same direction. It is the ultimate place where face painters and manufacturers meet live, gain limitless inspiration, and learn intensively from one another. The isolation of the online screen makes way for the magic of real connection.

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