Top Gallery
- Exhibitions
Dedicated to exhibiting the works of Emerging Artists, the Top Gallery is a public exhibition space infused with heritage character.
The Top Gallery is part of Salamanca Art Centre’s subsidised Access Galleries Program and is offered to Emerging Artists who are Salamanca Arts Centre Associate Members on the acceptance of an exhibition proposal. This heavily subsidised gallery space enables Emerging Artists to exhibit, often for the first time as a solo artist, for month-long periods.
The Top Gallery is located on Level 2, nestled beneath the Terrapin Puppet Theatre Workshop in the attic of Salamanca Arts Centre at the top of the stairs. The rough-cast, limewashed stone walls, exposed beams and wooden flooring offer a counter-point in form and texture to many types of work.
Venue Hire Rates
for Exhibitions
Emerging Artists | Salamanca Arts Centre Associate Members
$180 per Month
All prices are inclusive of GST and are effective from 1 January 2025.
*Venue Hire Rates will increase as of 1 January 2026.
For details of 2026 Venue Hire Rates, please refer to the Top Gallery Information Kit / Conditions of Hire (PDF)
Applying for Top Gallery : 2026 Calendar
Salamanca Arts Centre assesses applications for the Top Gallery twice annually, with application rounds occurring in April and September each year, with Special Applications Round (in the event of a cancellation) if required.
Salamanca Arts Centre (SAC) is currently seeking applications for inclusion in the Top Gallery 2026 Calendar (April – December 2026).
Applications are sought for Solo and Duo Exhibitions by Emerging Artists.
For more information on the hire of the Top Gallery, please refer to the Top Gallery Information Kit / Conditions of Hire (PDF) prior to submitting your application.
Applications Close
5:00pm Wednesday 30 April 2025
Please note: Exhibiting artists must have valid Associate Membership at the time of their exhibition; Associate Membership is not required when applying to exhibit.
Availability
The Top Gallery is fully booked until the end of March 2026.
Applications for the 2026 Calendar are now OPEN (see details above to apply)
If you would like to be notified when applications open for 2027 or if dates become available due to a cancellation, please sign up to our alert list.