The Arts can be invaluable for attracting attention to hidden social issues.
We produce a wide range of art – theatre, documentary, exhibitions, events, games, apps, animations, concerts, installations, radio, podcasts and more. Our projects are always searching for authentic, intimate narratives and the unique voice of each community, so we can make art that speaks powerfully from high-profile platforms, such as festivals.
Big hART designed the Ngapartji Ngapartji project to raise awareness of Indigenous language loss, and the lack of an national Indigenous languages policy. In order to create visibility around these issues, we launched a language and culture teaching portal, offered audiences the chance to learn Pitjantjatjara through a small teaching show, created short teaching films, as well as music and CDs with a Pitjantjatjara choir. We made a high profile documentary, and finally, a large award winning touring show for national festivals. By creating this range of art products, we attracted exceptional media and gained high level political interest in the issue. This assisted in driving a new Indigenous language policy and increased funding to help prevent language loss.
The Arts are a critical domain in Big hART’s championing of vital social issues.