Resoundingly Tasmanian.
Regionally Proud.
BIG HEAT peeks behind the curtain of Tasmanian Championship Wrestling to tell an underdog story of 17-year-old Izzy becoming a local wrestling celebrity. This multi-artform feast captures the significance of our innate need for community and connection. Built on real-life accounts of the trials and tribulations of professional wrestling in Launceston.
Paradise, a secluded shed, is laden with handcrafted textile flowers, each individually made by artist Clara Martin. The flowers are an invitation for visitors to cut and take Martin's work, an ephemeral artwork expected to disappear over time in response to this harvesting. The act of sewing and reaping flowers speaks of the beauty and horror of folk tradition, allowing the audience to participate in a new folklore as part of this festival.
Ground is an invitation to form a deeper connection to place; the beginning and the end of a journey. Artists and audiences alike are encouraged to activate the stage, through performance, sharing and celebrating art, storytelling and culture, as well as intimate moments of pause and reflection. Created in collaboration between Priscilla Beck, Sinsa Mansell and produced by SITUATE, it will leave you feeling inspired and connected.
Situate 24 25 is here! SITUATE 24-25 is dedicated to developing bold and experimental work by regionally based emerging and mid-career artists from all disciplines. It prioritises artistic excellence while ensuring the process and results benefit artists. The program will explore digital and live project outcomes, working to create sustainability and reach for regional artists by exploring ways to connect with a global audience.
Great art is made and shared when we assemble.
FAQs
-
Assembly 197 is a nationally significant artistic partnership between Tasdance, the iconic Tasmanian contemporary dance company, and Situate, a Tasmanian and leading Australian initiative dedicated to nurturing emerging and mid-career artists.
This collaborative arrangement is focussed on producing genre-busting art by embracing interdisciplinary art-making, progressive artistic endeavour, and an innovative, engaging education program.
-
No. Situate has always been multi-artform and interdisciplinary. We continue to work with artists from all artistic disciplines.
-
It sure is! The Tasdance company remains strong, producing innovative contemporary dance work with professionals and communities.
-
No. Assembly 197 is the home of Tasdance, Tasmania’s premier dance company.
Tasdance is also the name of the incorporated company which is now trading as Assembly 197. Our board is responsible for the Tasdance, Situate and Artery activities.
-
No. These organisations are independent: they have their own creative team, their own governance arrangements, and they run their own artistic programs. We have invited them to share our home in the Assembly 197 building. Share resources and fostering collaborations.
