LongHouse

LongHouse Hobart is a communal creation hub located on the original inter tidal zone where the fresh water of kunanyi / Mt Wellington, met the salt water of timtumili minanya / Derwent River. A place rich in nutrients, diversity and cultural heritage.

A home HEarth for Connection

So grateful to all who joined us to call in good spirit and co-create this beautiful natural installation as a way for us to show our deep respect for Country, Culture, Community and the Sacred. An important ceremony to clear the space before the next exciting adventure : creating the Long.House

Big love to all those who contributed.

Thank you to Elders; Uncle Dougie Mansell, Aunty Wendal Pitchford Installation Artist; Kristian Baggerson . Senior Cultural Artists; Allan Mansell, Ruth Langford and Warren Mason.

Thank you also to members of the Aboriginal community who came along to share your stories and good will.

Extra special thank you to the City of Hobart who’s staff were truly fantastic with their support. Karadi Aboriginal Corporation, Budget Car Rental (Tasmania), Contemporary Art Tasmania, Australia Council for the Arts and Macquarie Point Development Corporation and Core Collective Architects for their support.

We Respect the Traditional Custodians of the Countries on which we work and live, Elders past and present, and all the current Custodians of the earth - working to make a better world.