YOUNG HEARTS, BIG FUTURES

ASSEMBLY 197 wants to transform the way that young Tasmanians see themselves, their place in the world, and their future. But we can’t do it without you.

Research shows that creativity builds resilient, connected communities. Our youth programs empower young people to explore identity, wellbeing, and place through creative expression. We want to expand the reach and impact of these programs and ensure that young people all around Tasmania have the opportunity to creatively express themselves and build confidence and resilience, while we nurture the next generation of Tasmanian artists.

Investing in young people shapes our collective future, and will benefit us all. Your support will go towards the following key programs: 

1. SITUATE is dedicated to developing bold, experimental and deeply relational work by regionally based emerging and mid-career artists from all disciplines. For the first time, the 2026-2027 iteration of the program places children and young people at the centre of the creative journey. SITUATE will ask artists to investigate what it means to make work for and with young audiences. What might it look like to co-create with care, to design with agency in mind, and to build creative processes where children and young people contribute as collaborators, performers and leaders?

2. Tasdance’s ARTERY is more than a dance education program. ARTERY believes everyone should be able to experience art-making by delivering bespoke programs designed to reach every corner and every community of Tasmania. Alongside exploring the making and performing of dance, students are given the opportunity to develop self-belief, confidence, creative expression, and potential pathways to an exciting career in the arts. Each tailor-made program shares insight into the practice of dance while empowering young people through healthy approaches to movement.

These programs will deliver exceptional and targeted impact to young people across Tasmania in 2026 and beyond. But we can’t fully realise them without your support.

THE ASK

Your donation could pay for the following activity and directly impact the life of a young Tasmanian this year. Every dollar you give will be matched by Australia Council’s Plus1 program, doubling the impact of your donation.

• $20 — Costumes for an Artery Program

• $50 — Learning resources

• $100 — A teacher for a  one-hour dance class for a Grade 3 class in a rural school

• $200 — Creative materials for workshops

• $1,000 — sending a young Tasmanian artist to the SITUATE Lab to collaborate with professional artists to make new work.

HOW TO SUPPORT US:

Whether you can give time, visibility or dollars, everything helps shape a creative future for young Tasmanians.

Donate Today

Every gift — small or large — is doubled dollar-for-dollar through Plus1.

Become a Monthly Supporter

Help us plan confidently and deliver statewide, year-round programming.

Spread the Word

Share the campaign with friends, family and networks — every conversation brings new champions into the circle.

Join Us at Public Events

Support, participate and invite friends to:

• A Business Giving Event - ST LUKES LAUNCESTON - 27th April 2026 5.30 - 7.30pm

• A Community Dance Club at ASSEMBLY 197 - 18th April 1- 4pm

Showing up for young people, in person, is a powerful act of support.

Partner With Us

Local businesses and community organisations can:

• sponsor workshop delivery

• match staff donations

• host Giving Day activations

• provide in-kind support