Upland is a bold and ambitious visual art and craft development organization based in Dumfries & Galloway, South West Scotland. Established in 2015, Upland has evolved from Spring Fling CIC and is committed to providing a year-round program delivering a range of projects, events, and exhibitions. The organization works with young people, emerging, and established artists and makers to create a network for learning and sharing, offering support and inspiration to creative practitioners.

Upland's core values include excellence, experimentation, ambition, creativity, nurturing, and respect. Their mission is to nurture, produce, and promote visual art, design, and craft while raising the profile of the creative industries within a national and international context. Their aims include delivering high-quality festivals, nurturing artistic excellence, inspiring and educating diverse audiences, and raising the profile of visual artists and makers locally, nationally, and internationally.

Upland's work benefits the local economy and the sustainability of local communities, making it an essential part of the cultural and tourism landscape of Dumfries and Galloway