Apply Now for 2026 Venues Calendar
Salamanca Arts Centre is currently seeking applications for inclusion in the 2026 Calendar for the following Venues:
Peacock Theatre
Salamanca Arts Centre's unique and intimate theatre is an end-stage performance space that has been created at the foot of a historic quarry.
Long Gallery
Salamanca Arts Centre’s largest exhibition space is ideal for large touring or Group Exhibitions - or solo exhibitions by professional artists. Private functions can also take place is this venue.
SOCIAL
Salamanca Arts Centre's newest space, located on the Ground Floor with entry via Salamanca Place. Perfect for solo artists and small group exhibitions.
Sidespace Gallery
A professional exhibition space that is accessible and affordable for solo artists and small group exhibitions.
Top Gallery
An exhibition space dedicated to showcasing the works of emerging artists, that is both accessible and affordable. Available for month-long Hire Periods.
Lightbox
Whilst it may be the smallest Venue at Salamanca Arts Centre , the Lightbox has the most visibility due to the location on Salamanca Place. Viewable 24/7, the Lightbox is suitable for small-scale installation, sculpture, jewellery and textile and is free for month-long Hire Periods.
For more information on each Venue and to apply online, please visit the applicable Venue link above.
DEADLINE for SUBMISSIONS:
5:00pm Wednesday 30 April 2025
Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by the end of May 2025.
Apply for 2025 SAC Associate Membership
Associate Membership of the Salamanca Arts Centre is by application and is open to any individual who supports the vision, aims and activities of Salamanca Arts Centre. As an Associate Member of Salamanca Arts Centre you will be supporting one of Tasmania’s foremost cultural organisations.
Associate Membership is an annual membership, spanning 1 January – 31 December each year.
Associate Membership is required to be eligible to exhibit in SAC’s Access Gallery Program (includes Sidespace Gallery, Top Gallery and Lightbox). Exhibiting artists must have valid Associate Membership at the time of their exhibition; Associate Membership is not required when applying to exhibit.
Find out more about the current SAC Associate Membership Benefits, Discounts and Offers for 2025 below.
We will be increasing Benefits this year to ensure representation across all art forms – so keep an eye out for exciting developments.
Apply for the Short Term Studio
Space 238
About Space 238
Location: Level 2, Morrison Studios
Size: 39m2
Rent
$430 per month (including outgoings and GST)
SAC’s Short Term / Project Studio (Space 238) is available for artists to execute a specific project within a supportive collegiate atmosphere, and is part of the SAC Studio Residency Program. All SAC Studios are working spaces only – they are not residential in nature.
The minimum length of residency is one month, with a maximum length of three consecutive months (pending availability).
Artists seeking terms longer than three months are advised to apply for SAC’s regular Artists Studios.
The Studio is furnished with tables, chairs, and an adjustable easel. Depending on the applicant's medium, the studio may be furnished with other equipment subject to availability, but please note Studio 238 is quiet-zoned and not suitable for sound-based practices unless headphones are worn.
A shared kitchenette / common area (with sink) is available for use.
Applications for the Short Term Studio are currently closed.
Apply for the Short Term Studio
The Short Term Studio is full for 2025 and applications are currently closed.
To be notified of the next Application round, please sign up to the Alert List.
The next Application round will be for Short Term Residencies taking place in 2026.
For more information please download the Short Term Studio Information Kit and to arrange to view the Space, please email info@sac.org.au
Join the Artist Community
Salamanca Arts Centre is a vibrant arts community located at Hobart’s Salamanca Place, close to Hobart’s waterfront and a short walk from the city’s central business district.
Within the Arts Centre, there are four different categories of Space available for longer-term lease. Lease terms generally range from one to five years, depending on the type of Space. Rental is based on both the size of the space (m2) and the type of Space. Select a type of Space below for more information:
Short Term Studio
Applications for the Short Term Studio open in September / October annually, for Residencies the following year. Second round applications for any remaining dates open in December/January.
Artists can sign up to receive notification when Short Term Studio applications open, including Special / Quick Response Rounds (as a result of cancellations etc.) through the Studio Alert List.
Applying for Spaces
Applications for longer-term leases open when a Space becomes available.
If you are seeking longer-term tenancy space, you can sign up to receive notification of future Application Rounds for Retail, Workshop, Studio or Office spaces. We currently do not have longer-term spaces available, but you can sign up to receive notification by clicking the alert me button. You will be contacted once the next Call for Applications opens.
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