• THE FOUNDERS ROOM

    Call for Applications
    for
    REMAINING DATES in 2026 Calendar
    Venue Hire for Events, Performances,
    Workshops, Concerts, Launches, etc.

    Salamanca Arts Centre

  • Salamanca Arts Centre (SAC) is currently seeking applications for inclusion in the Founders Room 2026 calendar.

    Salamanca Arts Centre assesses applications for the Founders Room twice annually, with application rounds occurring in April and September each year. Other Special Rounds may be available pending date availabilty. 

    This Application Round is for REMAINING DATES ONLY.
    Many months in the 2026 Calendar were filled by successful applicants during the April & September 2025 Application Rounds.

    **Please scroll down for all available dates.**

    The Founders Room is Salamanca Arts Centre's primary events and function space and can accomodate a variety of events including, but not limited to: performances, concerts, workshops, film events, Corporate Events, live music events, workshops, seminars, rehearsals, Creative Developments and Private Functions* (including weddings, parties, dinners, balls)

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

    For more information on the Founders Room, including Venue Hire Rates for 2026 and the Conditions of Hire (PDF), please visit the SAC website prior to submitting your application. 

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    DEADLINE for SUBMISSIONS:
    This is a rolling application round - applications will be assessed as they are received.

    Applicants will be notified of an outcome after 10 business days.

     

  • 1. Applicant's Details:

  • 2. Hire Period / Preffered Dates:

    Please specify your preferred Hire Period for the Founders Room from March - December 2026 from the dates below.

    From January 2026, the type of event / usage / activation of the Founders Room is determined by the following weekly calendar:

    Sundays – Wednesday
    Available for Non-Public activities, including Meetings, Rehearsals & Creative Developments.

    Thursday – Saturday
    Public Activities / Events / Performances.
    Includes Public Performances from SAC’s Live Music Program and Performing Arts Program

    Notes on Sundays
    Venue CLOSED for Single Day Hire, but may available as part of a Multi-Day or Weekly Hire.
    Special exemptions may be made for events by special / written request or for Private Functions (requiring a 3 x Day Hire Period).

    NOTE: Bump In / Bump Out days are INCLUDED in your Hire Period. Please account for this time when you request the ammount of days for your Hire Period.

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  • 2.1 Hire Period Type*
  • 2.2 Hire Period / Event Frequency*

  • 2.4 SELECT Hire Period
    Please Selected your Preferred Date (multiple choice) from the available dates below. 

    Multiple dates can be selected if :
    - You have date flexibilty and would consider various dates;
    - If you are applying for a Hire Period of more than 1 x Day (e.g. consecutive Days / Private Function 3 x Day hire Period);
    - If you are applying for an Ongoing / Weekly / Monthtly Event.  

  • Select your preferred date/s from the available dates below (multiple dates can be selected)*

  • 2.4 OR if you require specific dates, please specify your exact preffered dates below:

  • First Day of Hire Period:
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  • Last Day of Hire Period:
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  • 3. Application:

  • 3.1 Which best describes your proposed event?:*

  • 3.2 Which best describes you as the applicant?:*

  • 3.3 Is your proposed event a Private (invite only) Event or is it open to the public?*

  • 3.4 If your proposed event is a PERFORMANCE (theatre / dance / music etc.), do you wish to apply for the Venue Hire Package for SAC Supported Local / Touring Performances?*
  • 3.6 Will alcohol be served (complimentary or sold) at your proposed event?*
  • 3.7 Have you Hired / performed in the Founders Room in the past?*

  • 4. Proposal:

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  • 5. CV:

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  • 6. Examples of Practice

    PROVIDE 5 Examples of Practice or examples of past events / performances to support your Application and to demonstrate the standard of event you have hosted / the standard of your work.

    This could include photo or video documentation, posters, reviews or references etc. or URLs

    For each Example of Practice, please include a brief description (which may include Title / Year / other information as relevant).
    Examples of Practice can either be uploaded files or in the form of URL's (links to YouTube, Vimeo etc.)

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  • 7. One last thing before you go:

  • 7.1 How did you hear about this Call for Applications at SAC (please select all that apply*

  • 8. The final checkbox:

  • Before proceeding with your application, applicants must familiarise themselves with the Conditions of Hire.

    https://www.sac.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/THE-FOUNDERS-ROOM-Conditions-of-Hire-2026-01112025.pdf 

    This doccument provides insight with regards to capacity, pricing structure, on-charges, service of alcohol etc.

  • Please press the button below to submit your Application. 

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