Long Gallery

About

The Long Gallery is the largest gallery space at Salamanca Arts Centre.

Originally a store for whaling products, then filled with can-labelling machinery during the jam factory days, the Long Gallery has provided the backdrop to countless exhibitions, conventions, balls, auctions, recitals, workshops, product launches and live performances. It is located on Level 1 of Salamanca Arts Centre.

An enigmatic venue where 180 year-old polished floor boards stretch for 30 metres past rows of oaken columns to limewashed sandstone walls. Licensed for 400 patrons and with French doors opening above Salamanca Place, the Long Gallery is always in high demand for Exhibitions, Private Functions and Public Performances / Events. Facilities include contemporary track lighting, demountable hanging panels, Lift access (via the Courtyard), storage and limited tables and chairs.

Where

Long Gallery
Salamanca Arts Centre
Level 1, 77 Salamanca Place
Hobart 7000

Accessibility

Accessible Toilet (located on level 1 and in the Courtyard)
Registered Assistance Animals welcome
Accessible entry via the lift in the Courtyard

Key Features

Large Exhibition Space
Heritage Features
Solo or Group Exhibitions
Private Functions
Public Performances & Events

Venue Hire Rates

for Exhibitions in 2027

Tertiary Students (does not include School Exhibitions)
$340.15 per Day / $1,193.16 per Week

Not for Profit / Educational Institutions / Schools / Arts Organisations / Artists (group or solo)
$518.07 per Day / $1,885.79 per Week

Commercial Galleries / Commercial / Festivals
$634.91 per Day / $2,411.59 per Week

Government Departments or GBE
$811.76 per Day / $3,207.42 per Week

for Events & Performances in 2027

Venue Hire Package for Private Functions / Events 
(includes Weddings, Conferences, Balls, Fundraisers etc.)
$3,207.00 (maximum Hire Period of 4 days)

Venue Hire Package for Public Performances / Events 
(includes Live Music Events / Performances for 1 x Day / Evening
$813.20 (2 x Day Hire Period : 2 x Half Days + 1 x Full Day)

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All prices are inclusive of GST and valid from 13 February 2026.
Venue Hire Rates do not include all charges (such as hire of SAC Tech Equipment, Opening Events, SAC Staff etc.). Please refer to the Long Gallery Information Kit / Conditions of Hire (PDF) for more information and for details on all additional charges.

Applying for the Long Gallery

Salamanca Arts Centre (SAC) is currently seeking applications for inclusion in the Long Gallery 2027 Calendar.

This is QUICK RESPONSE Applications Round to fill the remaining dates in the 2027 Calendar. The majority of the 2027 Calendar was filled during the previous Application Round.  
Dates available in JANUARY + FEBRUARY + MARCH + MAY + JULY

This is also a targeted Application Round, as we are seeking applications from specific disciplines that are not currenely represented in the Long Gallery during 2027. By targeting 3 x disciplines and providing a discounted Venue Hire for non-commercial exhibition formats, we hope to add to the diversity of usage for the Long Gallery and see it reimagined in new ways. Please note: Performance hire is offered at our regular rate.

We are ONLY seeking applications from Artists / Arts Organisations for the following 3 x disciplines :

• FILM / TIME-BASED MEDIA : Includes Animation, Short Films, Looped Works. Original works only. 
  Applications welcomed from Solo / Duo / Trios / Groups. 
  Must be invigilated by Hirer / Artist. 
  2 or 3 x Weeks | $600 per Week Venue Hire (discounted / non-commercial)

• INSTALLATION
  Applications welcomed from Solo / Duo / Trios / Groups.
  Must be invigilated by Hirer / Artist.
  2 or 3 x Weeks | $600 per Week Venue Hire (discounted / non-commercial)

• PUBLIC PERFORMANCE / EVENTS : Includes Live Music, Dance, Theatre. 
  Venue Hire Package for Public Performances / Events
  Performances for 1 x Day / Evening
  $813.20 (2 x Day Hire Period : 2 x Half Days + 1 x Full Day)

DEADLINE for SUBMISSIONS:
12:00 midnight Sunday 29 November 2026

Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by Friday 4 December 2026.