Business Details
Contemporary Photography Centre in Belfast
Belfast Exposed has been Northern Ireland's leading photography centre for over four decades, dedicated to enriching lives through photography. Our mission combines artistic excellence with community empowerment, offering accessible exhibitions, therapeutic programmes, and educational initiatives. With a 40-year legacy, we curate world-class photographic works while maintaining an archive of over one million historical images documenting Northern Ireland's social and political evolution.Our team delivers bespoke corporate training and wellbeing photography sessions, supported by partnerships with Arts Council Northern Ireland and Belfast City Council. Through gallery spaces in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter, we host international exhibitions and provide venues for corporate events, fostering creativity and cultural dialogue.
Services
Exhibitions
Community Engagement
Photographic Learning
Archive Access
Venue Hire
Corporate Training
Artwork Display
Therapeutic Photography
Highlights and features
- We have led Northern Ireland's photographic arts sector for over 40 years
- Our therapeutic photography programmes support mental health and wellbeing
- We maintain Northern Ireland's largest photographic archive with 1 million+ images
- Our team delivers bespoke corporate photography training and wellbeing sessions
- We offer versatile gallery spaces in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter for events
Services
Photographic Exhibitions
Our galleries showcase contemporary photographic works from international and local artists. With four dedicated spaces including our flagship Gallery I, we present diverse exhibitions that challenge perceptions and document cultural narratives. All exhibitions are free to access, featuring accompanying events and artist talks to enhance visitor engagement.
Community Engagement
We empower communities through photography-based initiatives that drive social change. Our programmes use visual storytelling to address societal issues and support marginalised groups. The therapeutic photography programme specifically targets mental health improvement through creative expression and skill development.
Photographic Learning
Delivering photography education for nearly four decades, we offer courses for all skill levels. Our programmes develop technical abilities while supporting personal growth and career advancement. Corporate training packages include team-building workshops and wellbeing photography sessions for staff development.
Historical Archive
We maintain Northern Ireland's most comprehensive photographic archive containing over one million images. This collection documents four decades of political, cultural and social change. The archive is accessible for research and forms the basis for our historical exhibitions and publications.
Venue Hire
Our Cathedral Quarter galleries provide versatile spaces for corporate events. Available for meetings, seminars and hospitality functions, these spaces feature contemporary art installations and direct access to Belfast's cultural quarter. Packages include exhibition access and bespoke event photography services.
Questions
What photography exhibitions can I see in Belfast?
Belfast Exposed presents contemporary photographic exhibitions from international and local artists across four gallery spaces. Current exhibitions include 'In Her Own Image' and 'Gathering Time' in Gallery I.
Do you offer photography courses for businesses?
Yes, we provide bespoke corporate photography training programmes for staff development and team building. These include technical workshops, wellbeing photography sessions, and creative team-building exercises.
Can I access historical photographs of Northern Ireland?
Our archive contains over one million historical images documenting Northern Ireland's social, cultural and political history since the 1980s. The collection is available for research and educational purposes.
Are your galleries accessible to the public?
All our gallery spaces are free to access with regular exhibitions and artist talks. We also operate an off-site programme bringing photographic exhibitions to communities across Northern Ireland.
Do you provide therapeutic photography programmes?
Yes, our therapeutic photography programme uses visual storytelling to support mental health and wellbeing. The initiative includes workshops and training sessions for individuals and community groups.
Can I hire gallery space for corporate events?
Our contemporary gallery spaces in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter are available for hire. Suitable for meetings, seminars and networking events, spaces feature rotating art exhibitions and professional event support.
