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 and is available to Salamanca Arts Centre Associate Members on the acceptance of an exhibition proposal.
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)
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
Salamanca Arts Centre Associate Members
$77 per Day / $346.50 per Week
Not for Profit / Educational Institutions / Schools / Organisations
$88 per Day / $400 per Week
Extension of Long Gallery Hire / Festivals
$111 per Day / $500 per Week
Commercial Galleries / Commercial / Government Departments
$133 per Day / $600 per Week
for Workshops / Events
$110 per Day
All prices are inclusive of GST and are effective from 1 January 2026.
*Venue Hire Rates will increase as of 1 January 2027.
For details of 2026 Venue Hire Rates, please refer to the Sidespace Gallery Information Kit / Conditions of Hire (PDF)
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.
**Applications for the remaining dates in 2026 are now CLOSED**
Assessments are underway and all applicants will be contacted with outcomes by the end of October 2025.
Availability
The Sidespace Gallery is almost fully booked until the end of December 2026.
**Applications for the remaining dates in 2026 are now CLOSED**
Assessments are underway and all applicants will be contacted with outcomes by the end of October 2025.
Limited Dates remaining in 2026 Calendar :
– Wednesday 25 February – Monday 9 March 2026 (13 x Days)
– Wednesday 25 March – Monday 9 April 2026 (13 x Days)
– Wednesday 17 – Tuesday 23 June 2026 (7 x Days)
– Wednesday 9 – Monday 21 September 2026 (13 x Days)
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.
