REMAINING DATES : The Founders Room  2026 APPLICATIONS : Due 1 December 2025 Logo
  • 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.

    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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    Lift Upgrades in 2026 

    Applicants are advised that upgrades to the Lift (located in the Courtyard) are scheduled for sometime in 2026. We have requested that NRE, the State Department who is managing the new Lift Tender and Replacement process, schedule the proposed works from mid July until September 2026. To date we are yet to receive any confirmation from NRE as to the timing of the Lift Replacement Works. Once the Replacement Works commence, these will impact the Courtyard and the Venues adjacent to the Courtyard. The works will be noisy (at times), and there will be no Lift Access to Levels 1 or 2 within the Arts Centre.
    Please consider these impacts if you are planning an exhibition / event from mid July - end of September 2026, but also keep in contact with us about updates regarding the proposed works.

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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:
    5:00pm Moday 1 December 2025

    Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by mid December 2025.  

  • 1. Applicant's Details:

  • 2. Hire Period / Preffered Dates:

    Please specify your preferred Hire Period for the Founders Room from January - 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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    JANUARY

    • MONDAY 5 January 2026
    • TUESDAY 6 January 2026
    • SATURDAY 10 January 2026
    • MONDAY 12 January 2026
    • TUESDAY 13 January 2026
    • WEDNESDAY 14 January 2026
    • THURSDAY 15 January 2026
    • MONDAY 19 January 2026
    • TUESDAY 20 January 2026

    FERUARY

    • THURSDAY 5 February 2026
    • FRIDAY 6 February 2026
    • SATURDAY 7 February 2026
    • WEDNESDAY 11 February 2026
    • THURSDAY 12 February 2026
    • SATURDAY 14 February 2026
    • THURSDAY 19 February 2026
    • FRIDAY 20 February 2026
    • SATURDAY 21 February 2026
    • WEDNESDAY 25 February 2026
    • THURSDAY 26 February 2026

    MARCH

    • THURSDAY 5 March 2026
    • SATURDAY 7 March 2026
    • THURSDAY 12 March 2026
    • WEDNESDAY 18 March 2026
    • THURSDAY 19 March 2026
    • SATURDAY 21 March 2026
    • THURSDAY 26 March 2026

    APRIL

    • WEDNESDAY 1 April 2026
    • THURSDAY 2 April 2026
    • FRIDAY 3 April 2026 (Good Friday | Public Holiday)
    • SATURDAY 4 April 2026 (Easter Saturday)
    • THURSDAY 9 April 2026
    • SATURDAY 11 April 2026
    • WEDNESDAY 15 April 2026
    • THRSDAY 16 April 2026
    • THURSDAY 23 April 2026
    • SATURDAY 25 April 2026 (ANZAC Day)
    • WEDNESDAY 29 April 2026
    • THURSDAY 30 April 2026

    MAY

    • THURSDAY 7 May 2026
    • THURSDAY 14 May 2026
    • WEDNESDAY 20 May 2026
    • THURSDAY 21 May 2026
    • SATURDAY 23 May 2026
    • THURSDAY 28 May 2026

    JUNE

    • THURSDAY 4 June 2026
    • FRIDAY 5 June 2026
    • SATURDAY 6 June 2026
    • THURSDAY 11 June 2026
    • THURSDAY 18 June 2026

    JULY

    • THURSDAY 16 July 2026
    • SATURDAY 18 July 2026
    • WEDNESDAY 22 July 2026
    • THURSDAY 23 July 2026
    • THURSDAY 30 July 2026

    AUGUST

    • SATURDAY 1 August 2026
    • WEDNESDAY 5 August 2026
    • THURSDAY 6 August 2026
    • FRIDAY 7 August 2026
    • SATURDAY 8 August 2026
    • THURSDAY 13 August 2026
    • SATURDAY 15 August 2026
    • WEDNESDAY 19 August 2026
    • THURSDAY 20 August 2026
    • SATURDAY 22 August 2026
    • THURSDAY 27 August 2026

    SEPTEMBER

    • WEDNESDAY 2 Sweptember 2026
    • THURSDAY 3 September 2026
    • FRIDAY 4 September 2026
    • SATURDAY 5 September 2026
    • THURSDAY 10 September 2026
    • SATURDAY 12 September 2026
    • THURSDAY 17 September 2026
    • WEDNESDAY 23 September 2026
    • THURSDAY 24 September 2026

    OCTOBER

    • THURSDAY 1 October 2026
    • WEDNESDAY 7 October 2026
    • THURSDAY 8 October 2026
    • FRIDAY 9 October 2026
    • SATURDAY 10 October 2026
    • THURSDAY 15 October 2026
    • WEDNESDAY 21 October 2026
    • THURSDAY 22 October 2026 (Hobart Show Day | Public Holiday)
    • SATURDAY 24 October 2026
    • THURSDAY 29 October 2026

    NOVEMBER

    • THURSDAY 5 November 2026
    • SATURDAY 7 November 2026
    • THURSDAY 12 November 2026
    • SATURDAY 14 November 2026
    • THURSDAY 19 November 2026

    DECEMBER

    • WEDNESDAY 2 December 2026
    • THURSDAY 3 December 2026
    • SATURDAY 5 December 2026
    • TUESDAY 8 December 2026
    • WEDNESDAY 9 December 2026
    • THURSDAY 10 December 2026
    • TUESDAY 15 December 2026
    • WEDNESDAY 16 December 2026
    • THURSDAY 17 December 2026
    • SATURDAY 19 December 2026

     

     


  • 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.  

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

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  • 3. Application:




  • 4. Proposal:

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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:


  • Please press the button below to submit your Application. 

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