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 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 Top Gallery Information Kit / Conditions of Hire (PDF)
Applying for Top Gallery: Remaining Dates in 2026 Calendar
Salamanca Arts Centre (SAC) is currently seeking applications for inclusion in the Top Gallery 2026 Calendar. 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.
This Application Round is for REMAINING DATES ONLY.
The majority of the 2026 Calendar was filled by successful applicants during the April 2025 Application Round.
Limited Dates remaining in 2026 Calendar :
– February 2026
– May 2026
– July 2026
– September 2026
Applications Close :
5:00pm Tuesday 30 September 2025
Availability
The Top Gallery is almost fully booked until the end of December 2026.
Applications to fill the remaining dates in the 2026 Calendar are open nos (see above to apply)
Limited Dates remaining in 2026 Calendar :
– February 2026
– May 2026
– July 2026
– 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.
