Join the Artist Community
Salamanca Arts Centre is a vibrant arts community located at Hobart’s Salamanca Place, close to Hobart’s waterfront and a short walk from the city’s central business district.
Within the Arts Centre, there are four different categories of Space available for longer-term lease. Lease terms generally range from one to five years, depending on the type of Space. Rental is based on both the size of the space (m2) as well as the type of Space. Select a type of Space below for more information:
Apply for a Space
Short Term Studio – OPEN
This Studio is available for shorter tenancies of up to three months and is suitable for Artists working on specific projects, undertaking research and development, or just needing dedicated space for their arts practice.
While artists working in any medium or hybrid area will be considered, please note regard should be given to the limitations of the space, especially noise level/sound bleed.
Short Term Studio applications are now open for remaining dates in 2025 and 2026.
Available months in 2025:
– November (from Tuesday 11th November)
– December
Applications for 2025 are being assessed as they are received.
Available months in 2026:
– June
– July
– August
– September
– October
– November
Applications for 2026 close on 31 October 2025.
READ MORE about the Short Term Studio here.
Long Term Spaces
Long-term tenancy applications (for one or more years) will open when a Space becomes available. Applications for long-term tenancy are currently closed, but you can sign up to receive notification of future Application Rounds for Retail, Workshop, Studio or Office Spaces. You will be contacted once the next Call for Applications opens.
You can also sign up to receive notification when future Short Term Studio applications open, including Special/Quick Response Rounds (as a result of cancellations etc.) through the Studio Alert List.
Apply Now for 2027 Arts Residency Program | The Artists’ Cottage
Applications are now open for SAC’s Self-Funded Arts Residency Program for the Artists’ Cottage for 2027.
Applications are open to artists of all disciplines (including Writers, Performers, Musicians, Visual Artists) for Solo or Collaborative / Multi-Artist Residencies.
Applications are open to artists based in Tasmania, throughout Australia and Internationally.
Dates available from February – December 2027
DEADLINE for SUBMISSIONS:
Monday 17 November 2025 at 5:00pm (Australian Eastern Standard Time)
Apply for 2025 SAC Associate Membership
Associate Membership of the Salamanca Arts Centre is by application and is open to any individual who supports the vision, aims and activities of Salamanca Arts Centre.
As an Associate Member of Salamanca Arts Centre you will be supporting one of Tasmania’s foremost cultural organisations.
Join the Venues Alert List
Sign up for our Venue Alert List to be the first to hear of any cancellations in the 2025 / 2026 Calendars or when Applications open for the 2027 Calendar.
