Big hART

Big hART is an Australian arts and social-justice company based in Tasmania.

History
Big hART was founded in 1992 by playwright and director Scott Rankin and John Bakes in Burnie, north-western Tasmania, with the aim of countering disadvantage and a spike in crime following mill closures in the town.

Work
The company initiates large scale, long-term community cultural development projects in disadvantaged communities in urban, regional and remote Australia. Projects are task-focused and are to increase social, cultural and economic participation for community members following a three-step model approach.

Projects
Projects by Big hART include, among others:
 * Museum of the Long Weekend (Canberra 2013).
 * Yijala Yala (Roebourne, 2010–).
 * Namatjira (Ntaria, 2009–).
 * Smashed (Tasmania, 2010).
 * Nyuntu Ngali (Ernabella/ Alice Springs, 2009)
 * Ngapartji Ngapartji (Alice Springs and surrounds, NT & SA, 2004–2009)
 * Gold (NSW, 2006–2009)
 * Northcott Narratives (Surry Hills – Sydney, 2003–2007).
 * Drive (Tasmania, 2008–2009).
 * Love Zombies (Tasmania, 2009)
 * This is Living (Tasmania, 2007–2008).
 * Drive in Holiday & Radio Holiday (North West Tasmania, 2005–2009).
 * Lucky
 * Junk Theory (Cronulla Shire – Sydney, 2006–2009).
 * Nuff Stuff (Groote Eylandt, Tennant Creek and Tiwi Islands, 2006)
 * Knot@Home (NSW, Vic and Tasmania, 2001–2004).
 * Hurt (NSW, Vic and Tasmania).

Ngapartji Ngapartji

 * Deadly Awards 2008 – Winner, Most Outstanding Achievement in Film, TV and Theatre
 * Sydney Theatre Awards 2008 – Winner, Best Lead Man Trevor Jamieson
 * Sydney Theatre Awards 2008 – Nominee, Best Mainstage Production
 * Sydney Theatre Awards 2008 – Nominee, Best Direction
 * NT Innovation Awards 2008 Finalist