About
The Sidespace Gallery is a professional exhibition space that is accessible and affordable for solo artists and small group exhibitions.
A quirky gallery with perfect proportions, the Sidespace Gallery is the gallery of favour for artists wishing to exhibit contemporary work in the public domain.
Previously only available to SAC Associate Members, from 2026 the Sidespace Gallery is available to a wider range of applicants, including Commercial Galleries.
The Sidespace Gallery is part of Salamanca Art Centre’s subsidised Access Galleries Program.
Where
Sidespace Gallery
Salamanca Arts Centre,
Level 1, 77 Salamanca Place
Hobart 7000
Accessibility
Wheelchair access via Lift in the Courtyard
Accessible Toilet (on Level 1 and in the Courtyard
Registered Assistance Animals welcome
Key Features
SAC Associate Members’ Exhibition Space
Solo & Duo Artists
Group Exhibitions
Accessible Pricing Structure
Available for Workshops
Suitable for Film & Projections (window blackout available)
Venue Hire Rates
for Exhibitions
SAC Associate Members
$77 per Day / $346.50 per Week
Not for Profit / Educational Institutions / Schools / Arts Organisations
$88 per Day / $400 per Week
Extension of Long Gallery Hire / Festivals
$111 per Day / $500 per Week
Commercial Galleries / Commercial
$133 per Day / $600 per Week
Government Departments or GBE
$76.89 per Day / $798 per Week
for Workshops / Events (Arts Based)
$110 per Day
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 Sidespace 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 the Sidespace Gallery
Salamanca Arts Centre assesses applications for the Sidespace 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 Sidespace Gallery is fully booked until the end of December 2026.
**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.
