Salamanca Arts Centre
Salamanca Arts Centre
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Salamanca Arts Centre is a unique and vibrant community of artist studios, galleries, venues, retail outlets, arts organisations and public spaces. Home to several galleries, including the Long Gallery, the Sidespace Gallery, Kelly's Garden (an outdoor art installation space at the base of historic Kelly's Steps), the Top Gallery (showcasing works by emerging artists), the Studio Gallery (showcasing works by SAC Resident Artists) and the Lightbox (for small scale sculpture and installation). The Peacock Theatre is also located at Salamanca Arts Centre offering a wide array of performance, theatre, music, dance, film and interdisciplinary works. The Founders Room hosts intimate music and theatre events. There is also FREE live music every Friday evening (5:30pm - 7:30pm) with Rektango in the Salamanca Arts Centre Courtyard. On the ground floor there are over 20 retail stores showcasing the best of Tasmanian art and design. Many arts organisations call Salamanca Arts Centre home, including Terrapin Puppet Theatre, Festival of Voices, Tasmanian Theatre Company, Wide Angle Tasmania, the Tasmanian Writers Centre, the Australian Script Centre, Hype TV and Roar Film. On the upper levels are artists studios. For more information on what is happening at Salamanca Arts Centre and our residents, please visit our website.
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abbiestar
Frankston, Australia223 contributions
Feb 2020
Salamanca market is the place to be on a Saturday. The crowds are incredible. Very difficult to manoeuvre your way through and difficult to see any stall in great detail. There are some shops around the Arts Centre area and these are best to be seen any day but market day.
Written February 27, 2020
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Rosario_it
Belgium1,827 contributions
Feb 2019
This is a valid alternative to Salamanca Market the other days of the week when the market it's closed.
We visited some boutiques and there are some original products. So it's a good experience have a look and see some artisanal products in some shops.
The prices are quite high anyway.
We visited some boutiques and there are some original products. So it's a good experience have a look and see some artisanal products in some shops.
The prices are quite high anyway.
Written January 7, 2020
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joans
32 contributions
Jan 2023
Great to see the artists in some instances. Some very good pieces/shops/galleries.
But go on a Saturday and do the Salamanca market too, and as a combo a great experience. My time suggestion is enough for both. Added on time for snack lunch too.
But go on a Saturday and do the Salamanca market too, and as a combo a great experience. My time suggestion is enough for both. Added on time for snack lunch too.
Written February 6, 2023
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Lin R
Perth, Australia310 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
Fantastic collection of fine arts and crafts that are really top end and handmade. Rare and unique woods such as sassafras made into jewel boxes are precision pieces and well worth the money. Art shops a plenty. One-off jewellery is common and other trinket shops abound. Some very good restaurants in the area with the Rockwall Bar and Grill and the Blue Eye Restaurant being some of the best. Plenty of cheaper eatery's, cafes and coffee shops for the budget minded. Spent 2 days looking. This is all within the ambiance of colonial buildings which have be lovingly preserved. This is a must see
Written April 14, 2017
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IanM31
Portland, Australia99 contributions
Oct 2016 • Solo
The address of 77 Salamanca Place Hobart Tasmania includes performance artistic venues as well as craft shops. These are not "Made in China" mass-produced craft products, but the expression of local crafts people who are passionate about their originality, in using locally grown timbers and fibres and producing exquisitely crafted unique jewellery items.
Travellers are well advised to allow plenty of time to visit and meander through the many little shops in alcoves that comprise the street address 77 Salamanca Place while absorbing the ambience and high quality craft offerings.
One little shop in these alcoves is "The Spindle Tree", an outlet for the Designer Crafts Co-operative Society Limited (from their business card). As the name implies this shop offers all kinds of wool and mohair fibres. Most is hand-spun and hand-dyed. Finished items in the shop include soft toys, but my choices on 2 visits this year have been the skeins of hand-dyed mohair. Costing about $25 for 100 grams, this is enough wool (mohair) to knit a nice scarf on bulky needles - A fashion statement in warm autumn orange-brown dyes or in racy lolly pink, to set off a lady's winter clothes.
Other shops nearby and facing Salamanca Place are in these unique and old 19th Century Ships' Chandlers buildings. Some offer beautifully crafted wooden souvenirs starting at about $10 for a Huon pine drink coaster through to $2000 for a individually crafted coffee table made of Huon pine (become rarer each year) or Celery Top pine or other Tasmanian timbers.
Recommended area for all tourists and visitors coming by air or by the frequent cruise ships calling at Hobart and docking close by, about 150 metres from these clusters of craft and art shops along Salamanca Place.
Travellers are well advised to allow plenty of time to visit and meander through the many little shops in alcoves that comprise the street address 77 Salamanca Place while absorbing the ambience and high quality craft offerings.
One little shop in these alcoves is "The Spindle Tree", an outlet for the Designer Crafts Co-operative Society Limited (from their business card). As the name implies this shop offers all kinds of wool and mohair fibres. Most is hand-spun and hand-dyed. Finished items in the shop include soft toys, but my choices on 2 visits this year have been the skeins of hand-dyed mohair. Costing about $25 for 100 grams, this is enough wool (mohair) to knit a nice scarf on bulky needles - A fashion statement in warm autumn orange-brown dyes or in racy lolly pink, to set off a lady's winter clothes.
Other shops nearby and facing Salamanca Place are in these unique and old 19th Century Ships' Chandlers buildings. Some offer beautifully crafted wooden souvenirs starting at about $10 for a Huon pine drink coaster through to $2000 for a individually crafted coffee table made of Huon pine (become rarer each year) or Celery Top pine or other Tasmanian timbers.
Recommended area for all tourists and visitors coming by air or by the frequent cruise ships calling at Hobart and docking close by, about 150 metres from these clusters of craft and art shops along Salamanca Place.
Written October 27, 2016
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G P
Llanbedr, UK41 contributions
Nov 2019
Spread over several buildings with a small theatre in the middle, the centre embodies the character of Hobart- laid back, informal and friendly. Everybody says hello and smiles- a great place to spend time.
Written January 8, 2020
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FlowersbyHim
Hong Kong, China95 contributions
Apr 2019
Absolutely a must visit the weekend markets the galleries the vibe the selection the food ... If your going to get to know Hobart this is the perfect start
Written April 25, 2019
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Mariaa70
Australia55 contributions
Mar 2019 • Friends
The centre was full of beautiful art and craft available tempting you to purchase. It always amazes me what people can create. Always a highlight on my trips to Hobart.
Written April 1, 2019
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Thank you, we look forward to seeing you when you next visit.
Written April 15, 2019
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Shane D
Gerringong, Australia16 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
Visited here on Market day which was excellent timing. Much to look at and have a relaxing time. We walked from accommodation which was only 10 minutes away.
Written November 22, 2018
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Ellemay 🍹🐠🐳
Sydney, Australia47,363 contributions
Nov 2018 • Friends
Salamanca Arts Centre oozes in Australian History. Formally old warehouses , later created into the cultural hub of Tasmania. There are numerous Art Galleries, craft shops, exhibitions, music and theatre performances.
Written November 20, 2018
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AlexisMadd
Blackburn, Australia128 contributions
How much time would you allow to go through the entire Salamanca Arts Centre (on a day other than Saturday)?
Somsak M
Singapore, Singapore80 contributions
Is photography (for personal use) allowed in Salamanca Arts Centre?
SalamancaArtsCentre
Hobart, Australia
Yes, you can take photos for person use throughout Salamanca Arts Centre.
However there may be some exhibitions where this is not allowed.
If in doubt, please ask the gallery sitters for that particular exhibition.
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- Salamanca Arts Centre is open:
- Sun - Sat 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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