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) and the type of Space. Select a type of Space below for more information:

Apply for a Space


Long Term Spaces

Applications will open when a Space becomes available. Applications are currently close, 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.

Short Term Studio

Applications for the Short Term Studio open in September/October annually, for Residencies the following year. Second round applications for any remaining dates open in December/January.

Artists can sign up to receive notification when Short Term Studio applications open, including Special/Quick Response Rounds (as a result of cancellations etc.) through the Studio Alert List.

Peacock Theatre. Photograph by Nicole Robson.
Installation photo from ‘A Panorama of Hobart’ by Peter Rudd (2024). Photograph by Nicole Robson.

Apply Now for 2026 Venues Calendar


Salamanca Arts Centre is currently seeking applications for inclusion in the 2026 Venues Calendar for remaining dates in the following Venues :

Peacock Theatre
The Founders Room
The Courtyard
Long Gallery (Private Functions + Public Events / Performances ONLY)
Sidespace Gallery
Top Gallery

Applications Close :
5pm Tuesday 30 September 2026

For more information on each Venue, including Venue Hire Rates and available dates in 2026, and to submit your Application, please visit the applicable Venue page below.

Peacock Theatre The Founders Room The Courtyard Long Gallery Sidespace Gallery Top Gallery

*SOCIAL is fully booked for 2026 and is not included in this Application Round

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.

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.