Business Details
Your Premier Photography Centre in Belfast
Belfast Exposed has been Northern Ireland's leading photography centre for over four decades, dedicated to enriching lives through visual storytelling. Founded to democratise photography and foster cultural dialogue, we operate multiple gallery spaces showcasing international and local talent, alongside an archive of over one million negatives documenting Northern Ireland's social history. Our community-focused initiatives use photography as a tool for mental health support and personal development, while our educational programmes deliver photography training to individuals, schools, and businesses. With a strong commitment to accessibility, we bring exhibitions to underserved communities and offer therapeutic photography sessions that combine artistic practice with wellbeing outcomes.Our corporate services provide bespoke photography training, gallery venue hire, and curated artwork installations to support businesses' creative and social responsibility goals. Recognised for our sector leadership, we collaborate with arts organisations, health trusts, and educational institutions to maximise photography's transformative potential. Through exhibitions, publications, and public events, we continue to challenge perceptions and shape cultural narratives across Northern Ireland and beyond.
Services
Photography Exhibitions
Community Engagement
Therapeutic Photography
Educational Courses
Archive Preservation
Venue Hire
Artwork Display
Corporate Photography
Staff Training
Wellbeing Sessions
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in photographic arts and community engagement
- Our therapeutic photography programme combines artistic practice with mental health support
- We maintain Northern Ireland's most comprehensive photographic archive spanning four decades
- Our team delivers bespoke corporate photography training and venue solutions
- We pioneered accessible art initiatives reaching communities across Northern Ireland
Services
Photography Exhibitions
Our gallery spaces showcase contemporary photographic works from international artists and local talent. With four dedicated exhibition areas, we present diverse visual narratives ranging from political documentation to experimental art. Each exhibition includes accompanying events like artist talks and public workshops to enhance engagement with the displayed works.
Community Engagement
We deliver photography-based initiatives that empower communities and support social change. Through collaborative projects with local groups, we use visual storytelling to address societal challenges and amplify underrepresented voices across Northern Ireland's diverse communities.
Therapeutic Photography
This specialist programme uses photography as a therapeutic tool for mental health support. Participants develop creative skills while exploring personal narratives in safe, guided sessions that promote emotional wellbeing and self-expression through visual media.
Educational Courses
We offer comprehensive photography education for all skill levels, from beginners' workshops to advanced professional development. Our curriculum covers technical skills, creative practice, and post-production techniques, with options for both individual learners and organisational group training.
Archive Preservation
Our archive safeguards over one million photographic negatives and slides documenting Northern Ireland's social history since the 1980s. This collection serves as a vital research resource while we continue digitising materials to ensure long-term preservation and public accessibility.
Questions
What photography exhibitions can I visit at Belfast Exposed?
We host contemporary photographic exhibitions from international artists and local photographers across our four gallery spaces, with rotating displays throughout the year.
Do you offer photography courses for beginners?
Yes, we provide photography training at all levels including beginner workshops covering basic techniques and equipment handling in a supportive learning environment.
Can businesses hire your gallery spaces for events?
Our contemporary gallery spaces in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter are available for corporate events, meetings, and hospitality functions with capacity for up to 150 guests.
How does Belfast Exposed support community photography projects?
We run community engagement initiatives using photography to document social change, with specific programmes supporting youth development and marginalised groups across Northern Ireland.
What therapeutic photography services are available?
Our therapeutic photography sessions combine creative practice with mental health support, using guided visual storytelling to promote emotional wellbeing and personal development.
Can I access the photographic archive for research purposes?
Our archive of over one million negatives documenting Northern Ireland's history is available for research by appointment, with ongoing digitisation improving public access.
