TASMANIA’S LIVE ARTS CENTRE
VISION
Great art is made and shared when we assemble.
ASSEMBLY 197 is an inclusive site for transforming inquisitive artists, regional arts practice and connecting with creative communities and curious audiences.
A centre for always learning and expanding our awareness of different ways of working – some of which are yet to be imagined.
VALUES
ASSEMBLY 197 is committed to deep listening, deep thinking, and deep learning.
We do this by asking questions and being guided by respectful engagement.
We will continue to work and learn together to build and celebrate shared creativity.
A HOME FOR MANY
ASSEMBLY 197
The name of our centre and the brand under which we present large-scale multi-artform works.
TASDANCE
Makes professional and community work with a dance focus.
SITUATE
Offers a professional development program and produces the work of the artists participating.
ARTERY
Encompasses our community and pathways programs.
IN-HOUSE ORGS
Stompin
Mudlark
Rooke Circus
OUR PEOPLE
Adam Wheeler and Emma Porteus lead ASSEMBLY 197. Their connection with the arts in Lutruwita/Tasmania is lifelong and profound. They both engaged with Tasdance while in high school and first met twenty years ago through dancing together at Stompin. These experiences have fuelled a lasting passion for the arts, and their combined thirty-five years of creative knowledge, experience, and drive are vital to ASSEMBLY 197.
Adam Wheeler - Co-Creative Director + Artistic Director of TASDANCE
Emma Porteus - Co-Creative Director + Executive Producer of SITUATE
Sinsa Mansell, Gabriel Comerford, Amber McCartney, Jenni Large, Kyall Shanks - Creative Associates
Martin Tunley - Finance and Governance Manager
Cat Kerr - Associate Producer + Public Program Coordinator
Have+Hold Marketing - Marketing Strategist
THE BOARD - Simon McKenzie, Kai Beyerle, Alison Jales, Denise Robinson, Adrienne Picone, Ed Beswick, Jess Grace-Conroy, Karen Hall, Shelley McCuaig
OUR PHILOSOPHY
THE ALCHEMY OF LIVE ARTS
ASSEMBLY 197 is an innovative and exploratory space for interrogating arts practice and how it connects us to place, artists, audiences and communities.
ASSEMBLY 197 champions interdisciplinary arts encounters and awakens creative pursuits that can only be realised through collaboration.
ASSEMBLY 197 is committed to investing in artists and projects spanning multiple years, ensuring time to fuel concepts, develop strong partnerships, and deliver memorable and impactful creative experiences.
“We knew we were the keepers of a terrific arts space. A space that has been home to dance for 60 years, but now it is time for an expanded new era. A new platform for those interested in live arts to gather, share, and make. We believe the potential of ASSEMBLY 197 is immense, and we welcome all to join us on the journey as we expand the vision for 197 Wellington Street.” Adam and Emma
WANT TO LEARN MORE?
ASSEMBLY 197 is a testament to an arts sector no longer wanting to work in isolation and the importance of exploring and initiating new ways of making and sharing art.
