About
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.
Where
Top Gallery
Salamanca Arts Centre
Level 2, 77 Salamanca Place
Hobart 7000
Accessibility
Wheelchair access via Lift in The Courtyard
Accessible Toilet
Registered Assistance Animals welcome
Key Features
Emerging Artists’ Space
Solo & Duo Artists
Accessible Pricing Structure
Month-long Exhibitions
Venue Hire Rates
for Exhibitions
Emerging Artists | Salamanca Arts Centre Associate Members
$185.00 per Month
All prices are inclusive of GST and valid from 1 January 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 Top Gallery Information Kit / Conditions of Hire (PDF) for more information and for details on all additional charges.
*Venue Hire Rates will increase as of 1 January 2027.
Please refer to the Top Gallery Information Kit / Conditions of Hire (PDF) for 2027 Venue Hire Rates.
Applying for Top Gallery
Applications for the Top Gallery 2027 Calendar are now open.
Salamanca Arts Centre invites artists to contribute to its 50th Anniversary program in 2027, marking five decades of creativity, community and cultural significance in Tasmania.
Applications are sought from Emerging Artists for Solo and Duo Exhibitions.
Applications close 27th July 2026
More information can be found via the application form below.
Availability
The Top Gallery is fully booked until the end of November 2026.
Applications for the Top Gallery 2027 Calendar are now open.
If you would like to be notified if dates become available due to a cancellation, please sign up to our alert list.
