About Sawtooth ARI
Sawtooth ARI is an Artist-Run Initiative, based in Launceston, Tasmania, committed to servicing our local and national communities. We aim to support voices telling the stories that need to be heard now, practices that break from oppressive traditions, and those that take risk in thinking and idea sharing.
As an organisation we are focused on bringing art and ideation to the community of Launceston, as well as supporting the emerging creatives living along the banks of kanamaluka.
Our staff and board create the framework of our organisation, but it is our artists, audience, volunteers and members, and the conversations they share, and the thoughts they have, that define who we are and will guide us into the future.
Sawtooth Ari is committed to continually moving forward as a progressive and ethical organisation. We will continue to pay artist fees and endeavor to be a socially responsible member of the wider Launceston community.
We continue to develop and implement models of operation that respond to our distinctive circumstances and geographical position; creating a sustainable organisation to service arts communities locally and nationally.
Current Board
Anna Barber (Chair)
Olly Read (Vice-Chair)
Ben Barwick (Secretary)
Trong (Allen) Nhan Le (Treasurer)
Wendy Robbins (Public Officer)
Clementine Blackman
Clara Martin
Karsha Barwick
Suzy Turner
Snéhi Jarvis
Tony Curran
Travis Bell
Emily-Rose Wills
Sunshine Wood
History
The history of our organisation stretches back more than 12 years. In this time the organisation has grown and changed, redefining itself as required to suit the changing dynamic of the arts in the community.
Chairs
2024 - present: Anna Barber
2019 - 2024: Clementine Blackman
2017 - 2018: Darryl Rogers
2015 - 2016: Karen Hall
2014 - 2015: David Hamilton
2013 - 2014: Patrick Sutczak
2011 - 2013: Troy Ruffels
Directors
2021 - present: Zara Sully
2018 - 2021: Liam James
2017 - 2018: Paul Eggins
2015 - 2016: Patrick Sutczak
2014 - 2015: Marisa Molin
2013 - 2014: Fernando do Campo