Opportunity Type: Spaces

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About Space 103

Availability
May 2025

Location
Level 1, Addison Building

Size
10m2

Rent: $420.00 per month (approx; inclusive of outgoings and GST)

Space 103 is a small office/ studio space located on Level 1 of Salamanca Arts Centre. This space has charming heritage features including limewashed stone walls, exposed wooden beams, and a (non-functional) fireplace. The timber windows overlook Salamanca Place and let in lots of natural light.

The main entrance is via the stairs on Salamanca Place, but there is level access from the Lift located in the Salamanca Arts Centre Courtyard.

Space 104 has multiple power points, and an NBN connection. A shared kitchenette / common area (with sink) is available for use.

All Salamanca Arts Centre Spaces are working Spaces only; they are not residential in nature.

Apply for Space 103

Space 103 is most suitable as an office space or studio space for arts-based businesses, digital design, audio design if headphones are used, or as administration or production base for other arts disciplines. Salamanca Arts Centre is currently seeking applications from Artists and Arts Organisations for Space 103.

Applications Close 12:00pm midday Friday 9 May 2025.

For more information or to arrange to view the Space, please email info@sac.org.au

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:

Long Term Studios

Applications are now open for longer-term studios at Salamanca Arts Centre. The studios on offer range in size and price, and you can read more about their specifics via the links below.

Applications are open now and close on Friday 9 May 2025.

Spaces Available:
– Space 103
– Space 104
– Space 119B
– Space 126

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. SAC’s application process is now fully online. Please see above for the Studio Spaces currently available and to submit an application for tenancy.

If you are seeking something different to what is currently available, you can sign up to receive notification of future Application Rounds for Retail, Workshop, Studio or Office spaces. You will be contacted once the next Call for Applications opens.

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About Space 119B

Availability
May 2025

Location
Level 1, Stanmore Building

Size
28m2

Rent
$675.00 per month (approx; inclusive of outgoings and GST)

Space 119B is a medium sized Space located on Level 1 of Salamanca Arts Centre. This Space is located in the Stanmore Building and overlooks the Salamanca Square and Wooby’s Lane. Access is via stairs from the SAC Courtyard or Wooby’s Lane.

Space 119B is carpeted, with both plaster walls and limewashed stone walls. There are exposed industrial beams, leadlight glass windows, as well as overhead heating and an overhead fan. A kitchenette / common area is shared among just three studios in this part of the building.

Like all SAC Spaces, 119B has an NBN connection (internet connection is tenant’s responsibility) and multiple powerpoints. Space 119B has been used as both administration/office space and studio/art space in the past.

All Salamanca Arts Centre Spaces are working Spaces only; they are not residential in nature.

Apply for Space 119B

Applications are sought from artists working in any medium, as well as arts-based businesses and organisations.

Applications close 12:00pm midday Friday 9 May 2025.

For more information or to arrange to view the Space, please email info@sac.org.au

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About Space 104

Availability
July 2025

Location
Level 1, Addison Building

Size
17m2

Rent
$712.00 per month (approx; inclusive of outgoings and GST)

Space 104 is a medium sized Space located on Level 1 of Salamanca Arts Centre. The main entrance is via the stairs on Salamanca Place, but there is level access from the Lift located in the Salamanca Arts Centre Courtyard.

The Space is carpeted, with walls consisting of limewashed stone, brick and plaster. There are exposed heritage wooden beams and lots of natural light from the barn-style doors and windows overlooking Salamanca Place.

Space 104 has multiple power points, and an NBN connection. A shared kitchenette / common area (with sink) is available for use.

All Salamanca Arts Centre Spaces are working Spaces only; they are not residential in nature.

Apply for Space 104

Space 104 is most suitable as an office space or studio space for arts-based administration or dry practice. Due to the facilities available, digital design, audio design (with headphones), or similar practices preferred.

Applications close 12:00pm midday Friday 9 May 2025.

For more information or to arrange to view the Space, please email info@sac.org.au

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Salamanca Arts Centre Studios evolved with the objective of providing affordable studio space for artists developing their professional practice within a supportive, collegial atmosphere.

About Space 126

Availability
May 2025

Location
Willis Studios
Level 1, Willis Building

Size
10m2

Rent
$435.61 per month (approx; inclusive of outgoings and GST)

Space 126 is a working studio located on Level 1 of the Salamanca Arts Centre, overlooking the Salamanca Arts Centre Courtyard.

Space 126 has natural and fluorescent light, plaster and heritage stone walls, and carpet. It has multiple powerpoints and is NBN ready.

Entry is via the stairs from Woobys Lane or the Salamanca Arts Centre Courtyard. Unfortunately this Space does not currently have level access, and can only be accessed via stairs.

A shared kitchenette / common area (with sink) is available for the Willis Studios.

Apply for Space 126

Applications are sought from artists working in any medium. As a smaller Studio, this Space may appeal in particular to writers, graphic designers, or other arts practitioners seeking desk space.

Applications close 12:00pm midday Friday 9 May 2025.

For more information or to arrange to view the Space, please email info@sac.org.au

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About Space 123

Available: Now

Location: Level 1, Morrison Building

Size: 48m2

Rent:
$1,100.00 per month (inclusive of outgoings and GST)

Space 123 is a working studio located on Level 1 of the Salamanca Arts Centre. It is a larger Studio overlooking Wooby’s Lane, with natural light from three large sash windows, and has its own water supply and sink. The space has stone and plaster walls, heritage wooden beams, and floorboards. There is additional fluorescent light, multiple powerpoints, and an NBN connection.

Entry is via the stairs from Woobys Lane. Unfortunately this Space does not have level access, and can only be accessed via stairs.

Apply for Space 123

This Space is available as an office or studio space for artists or arts-based businesses working in any medium.

Deadline for Submissions
Monday 6 January 2025

For more information or to arrange to view the Space, please email info@sac.org.au

Salamanca Arts Centre is currently seeking applications for remaining dates in the 2024 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.

The Founders Room
Dedicated to the Founders of Salamanca Arts Centre, this is the perfect location for performances, wedding receptions, cocktail parties, seminars, training sessions, launches and promotional events.

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.

For more information on each Venue and to apply online, please visit the applicable Venue link above.

Deadline for Submissions
5PM, Monday 26 February 2024

About Space 105

Location: Level 1, Addison Building

Size: 10m2

Rent: $412.50 per month (inclusive of GST ) 

Available March 2024

Space 105 is a small office / studio space located on Level 1 of Salamanca Arts Centre. The main entrance is via the stairs on Salamanca Place, but there is level access from the Lift located in the Salamanca Arts Centre Courtyard.

The Space is carpeted, with walls consisting of limewashed stone and plaster. There are exposed heritage wooden beams and lots of natural light from the windows overlooking Salamanca Place.

This Space has multiple power points and an NBN connection.

A shared kitchenette / common area (with sink) is available for use.

All Salamanca Arts Centre Spaces are working Spaces only; they are not residential in nature.

Apply for Space 105

Salamanca Arts Centre is currently seeking applications from Artists and Arts Organisations for Space 105. This space may be used as a visual art studio, with some restrictions, digital/ audio design, or arts administration office space for an arts business or festival.

Deadline for Submissions
12:00pm midday Tuesday 30 January 2024

For more information or to arrange to view the Space, please email info@sac.org.au

Salamanca Arts Centre Studios evolved with the objective of providing affordable studio space for artists developing their professional practice within a supportive, collegial atmosphere.

About Studio Space 120A

Location: Level 1, Willis Building

Size: 18m2

Rent: $453.75 per month (GST inclusive)

Studio Space 120A is a medium sized Studio Space and is located on Level 1 of Salamanca Arts Centre. Entry is via the stairs from Woobys Lane. Unfortunately this Space does not currently have level access, it can only be accessed via stairs.

Studio Space 120A features exposed heritage wooden beams and supports. There is a single multi pane window that overlooks Wooby’s Lane, providing natural light. This space is carpeted and is primarily plaster walls, with a single limewashed stone wall.

A shared kitchenette / common area (with sink) is available for use.

Apply for Studio Space 120A

Applications are sought for artists working in any medium.

Deadline for Submissions
12:00pm midday Tuesday 30 January 2024

For more information or to arrange to view the Space, please email info@sac.org.au