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 per Month
All prices are inclusive of GST and valid from 1 January 2026.
Venue Hire Rates do not include all charges (such as additional equipment or a SAC Technician 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.
Applying for Top Gallery
Applications are sought from Emerging Artists for Solo and Duo Exhibitions.
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.
**See below for details on applying for 2027 Calendar**
Availability
The Top Gallery is fully booked until the end of January 2027.
**2027 marks the 50th Anniversary of Salamanca Arts Centre, with various SAC50 events planned throughout the year. Applications to fill the remainder of the 2027 Calendar will open once the SAC50 Program is finalised and consist of a single Application Round (proposed due date for applications is 30 September 2026)**
If you would like to be notified when applications open for the 2027 Calendar, or if dates become available due to a cancellation, please sign up to our alert list.
