Assembly 197 (the home of Tasdance and Situate) aims to transform artists, arts

practice and audiences through working with inquisitive artists in regional practice,

connecting with communities in Tasmania and beyond. We are committed to the

safety of all those who engage with the arts practice we support, whether as artists,

participants or audiences, and to the safety of the wider community.

We are equally committed to artistic freedom, providing the space for artists to

challenge us in ways that can be provocative and uncomfortable. Engaging with this

kind of artistic practice rewards asking questions and respectful engagement.

These commitments are driven by our values of deep listening, deep thinking and

deep learning. Upholding these values requires opening space for difficult

conversations about experiences of art making, language, history, and community.

This can be challenging for our organisation and audiences, but censorship of

meaningful artistic practice is not safety.