Salamanca Arts Centre (SAC) Arts Retail Spaces evolved with the objective of providing subsidised retail space for emerging, mid career and established art and design Businesses who share and demonstrate SAC’s purpose and aims of supporting local artists.
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SAC invites applications from Individual Artists or Groups of Artists (including Co-operatives, Incorporated Associations, Organisations and Arts Businesses) for Arts Retail Spaces.
Residencies are for a term of 5 years commencing in February 2025.
Shorter terms may be granted in special circumstances.
For more information on the Arts Retail Spaces at SAC, please DOWNLOAD the Arts Retail Information Kit (PDF).
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All applications are assessed via the following Selection Criteria:
1. The Applicant will contribute to the diversity and representation of art forms at Salamanca Arts Centre.
2. The Applicant creates / showcases work that is unique and of a high quality, showcasing excellence in an art form.
3. The Applicant supports Tasmanian Artists by showcasing work that is Tasmanian made / designed (minimum requirement 70%) .
4. The Applicant will be financially viable for the duration of their proposed period of Residency, as is evident in their Business Plan and Financial Objectives.
5. The Applicant will ensure their Arts Retail Space is open a minimum of 36 hours per week, between the hours of 9:00am - 5:00pm (SAC Centre Opening Hours).
6. The Applicant will positively support and actively contribute to the collegiate nature, daily life and public image of Salamanca Arts Centre.
7. The Applicant has clear marketing objectives, which includes digital strategies, as is evident in their Business Plan.
8. The Applicant will maintain and upgrade their premises inline with SAC’s Guidelines throughout the Residency.
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Please note: This online form must be completed in one session.