Experience the atmosphere of a heritage Boardroom with contemporary facilities overlooking vibrant Salamanca Place.

Located on Level 1 with lift access, the Salamanca Arts Centre Meeting Room accommodates 10 people for general meetings, workshops, training sessions, casting and interviews in a convenient, cantral location.

Venue Hire Rates 

Not for Profit / Educational Institutions / Schools / Artists / SAC Residents / SAC Associate Members
$25 per Hour / $110 per Day (5 Hours+)

Commercial / Government Departments
$40 per Hour / $190 per Day (5 Hours+)

Availability

To confirm availability and to make a booking, email info@sac.org.au

Nestled beneath the vaulted gables of an 1840’s warehouse is the Founders Room. With polished oaken floorboards, limewashed sandstone walls and heritage windows that look out over the SAC Courtyard on one side and Woobys Lane and Salamanca Square on the other.

Dedicated to the Founders of Salamanca Arts Centre, this is the perfect location for performances, wedding receptions, cocktail parties, seminars, training sessions, launches and promotional events.

In addition to the Venue Hire Program, in January 2022 Salamanca Arts Centre launched the Live Music Program to support the local music industry. Each Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening the Founders Room showcases performances by local, interstate and international musicians and artists. The curated program is diverse, featuring a range of genres, from jazz to experimental music.

From January 2023, the type of event / usage / activation of the Founders Room is determined by the following weekly calendar:
Monday – Wednesday : Available for Workshops and Non-Public activities, including Meetings, Rehearsals & Creative Developments.
Thursday – Saturday : Public Activities / Events / Performances.
Sunday Venue CLOSED


Venue Hire Rates

Not for Profit / Educational Institutions / Schools / Rehearsals:
$165 per Half Day (maximum 6 hours) / $255 per Day / $1,095 per Week

Commercial / Government Departments:
$225 per Half Day (maximum 6 hours) / $355 per Day / $1,540 per Week

Venue Hire Package Private Functions / Events* (includes weddings, dinners, parties, conferences etc.)
$1,540 per event (maximum Hire Period of 3 Days)

Venue Hire Package for SAC Supported Local / Touring Performances*
$225 per event (maximum Hire Period of 1 Day)

All prices are inclusive of GST and valid from 28 September 2022.

For 2024 prices, please refer to the venue information pack.


Applying for the Founders Room : 2023 Calendar

Salamanca Arts Centre (SAC) is currently seeking applications for inclusion in the Founders Room 2023 Calendar : from February – December 2023.
This Call for Applications is for REMAINING DATES only; some months in the 2023 Calendar are heavily booked.
Applications are sought for both Public Events and Activities, including Performances, Live Music Events and Concerts, Film Events, Workshops, Launches etc. and Non-Public / Private Events and Activities, including Corporate Events, Private Functions, Rehearsals and Creative Developments, Meeting, Workshops and Seminars.

Deadline for Submissions :
Applications can be submitted at anytime

Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application within 10 x Working Days of Submission.


Applying for the Founders Room: 2024 Calendar

Salamanca Arts Centre assesses applications for the Founders Room twice annually, with application rounds occurring in April and September each year (excluding Special Rounds).

Salamanca Arts Centre is currently seeking applications for inclusion in the Founders Room 2024 Calendar. This round is for remaining dates only; many months in the 2024 Calendar are already fully booked.

Please note – the following dates are no longer available:

  • Wednesday 26 June 2024 – Tuesday 9 July 2024

Applications are sought from Arts Organisations and solo artists for performances, concerts, workshops, film events, corporate events and rehearsals /creative developments.

Applications can be submitted via the link below.

Applications close Monday 2nd October 2023.

Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application in November 2023. 

The Peacock Theatre is Salamanca Art Centre’s unique performance space that has been created at the foot of a historic quarry, named after the company that produced jams and juices on the site for half a century.

The Peacock Theatre is the venue of choice for intimate live productions accommodating dance, live art, hybrid music and film. A unique performance and event venue on the ground floor of the Salamanca Arts Centre, with a magnificent natural rock face as its backdrop, maximum Fixed Seating Capacity of 131 (unnumbered) seats.


Venue Hire Rates

Performances & Events
Independent Artists: $330 per Day / $1,490 per Week
Not for Profit / Educational Institutions / Schools: $355 per Day / $1,585 per Week
Commercial / Government Departments: $465 per Day / $2,085 per Week

Bump In / Bump Out / Rehearsals / Creative Developments
Independent Artists: $165 per Day / $740 per Week
Not for Profit / Educational Institutions / Schools: $185 per Day / $830 per Week
Commercial / Government Departments: $355 per day / $1,590 week

Venue Hire Rates do not include all charges (such as electricity, additional equipment or a SAC Technician etc.). Please refer to the Peacock Theatre Conditions of Hire for more information and for details on all additional charges.

All prices are inclusive of GST and valid from 28 September 2022.

For 2024 prices, please refer to the the venue information pack.


Applying for the Peacock Theatre : 2023 Remaining Dates

Salamanca Arts Centre assesses applications for the Peacock Theatre twice annually, with the due dates for submissions as 30 April and 30 September each year (excluding special rounds).

Salamanca Arts Centre is currently seeking applications for inclusion in the Peacock Theatre 2023 Calendar. This Special Round is for remaining dates only.

Remaining dates in 2023:

– Monday 25 – Tuesday 26 September 2023 (2 x Days)
– Monday 11 – Sunday 17 December 2023 ( 7 x Days)

Applications are sought from Arts Organisations and solo artists for performances, concerts, workshops, film events, corporate events and rehearsals /creative developments.

Applications can be submitted at anytime for these remaining dates.
Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application within 10 x Working Days of Submission. 


Applying for the Peacock Theatre : 2024 Calendar

Salamanca Arts Centre assesses applications for the Peacock Theatre twice annually, with application rounds occurring in April and September each year (excluding Special Rounds).

Salamanca Arts Centre is currently seeking applications for inclusion in the Peacock Theatre’s 2024 Calendar. This round is for remaining dates only; not all dates within 2024 are available, but Salamanca Arts Centre shall endeavour to offer applicants’ preferred dates where we can.

Applications are sought from Arts Organisations and solo artists for performances, concerts, workshops, film events, corporate events and rehearsals /creative developments.

Applications can be submitted via the link below.

Applications close Monday 2nd October 2023.

Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application in November 2023. 

SOCIAL is a new space proudly presented by Salamanca Arts Centre.  

SOCIAL stands on the land of the traditional owners, the palawa people and we pay respect to Elders, past and present. SOCIAL aims to bring our community together through a celebration of culture. This multi-modal space is for experimentation, play and discovery.
 
Located at 67 Salamanca Place, this accessible and centrally located space will be a mixture of curated exhibitions and open calls.


Venue Hire Rates

$2,950 per month / $735 per week / $163 per day

All prices are inclusive of GST and are effective from 1 January 2024.


Applying for SOCIAL : 2024 Calendar

Salamanca Arts Centre assesses applications for SOCIAL twice annually, with application rounds occurring in April and September each year.

Salamanca Arts Centre is currently seeking applications for inclusion in the SOCIAL 2024 Calendar. This round is for remaining dates only; not all dates within 2024 are available, but Salamanca Arts Centre shall endeavour to offer applicants’ preferred dates where we can.

Applications are sought from organisations and artists for exhibitions and small-scale events auctions (such as product launches and live performances).

Applications can be submitted via the link below.

Applications close Monday 2nd October 2023.

Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application in November 2023.