Brownberrie Gallery

A space for learning through photography; to see differently, think deeply and create with intent
Image of Level 6 Photography Exhibition.

Welcome

The Brownberrie Gallery at Leeds Trinity University is a vibrant exhibition space dedicated to photography with purpose—work that informs, challenges, and inspires. Through an engaging programme of in-house and external exhibitions, alongside student degree shows, it brings together emerging and established voices in contemporary photography. At its heart is a simple belief: photography needs to be seen. Here, images move beyond the camera into a shared public space where they can connect, spark conversation, and inspire change.

Why it matters

The gallery plays a vital role in the development of our photography students, offering a supportive yet professional environment in which their work can be exhibited, shared and explored. It’s a place for our students to develop their voices, build confidence, and gain real-world experience. From preparing work for display to engaging with public audiences, students develop the practical skills, critical insight, and creative confidence needed for a career in photography and the wider creative industries.

Our exhibitions

Personal Perspectives Degree Show 2026

Wednesday 8 April - Sunday 1 November

Personal Perspectives brings together a diverse group of graduating BA (Hons) Photography students whose work reflects not only what they see, but how they experience and interpret the world around them. Through photography as a tool for inquiry, the exhibition explores themes of identity, memory, place, belonging, and transformation, moving between documentary and constructed realities. Drawing on personal narratives and self-reflection, the artists create work that connects individual experience with wider social, cultural, and environmental conversations.

This exhibition invites viewers to consider the relationship between image and experience, questioning how photography shapes our understanding of ourselves and others. As emerging practitioners, these artists present distinctive bodies of work while opening broader discussions about representation, perspective, and contemporary life. Personal Perspectives marks a significant transition from student to independent creative voice, celebrating the next generation of photographers and the stories they choose to tell.

Photography by student, Ruby Smith-Deradji.
Taken by Photography student, Ruby Smith-Derradji
Photography by student, Lucy Moule.
Taken by Photography student, Lucy Moule
Photography by student, Ellie Harris.
Taken by Photography student, Ellie Harris
Photography by student, Mya Higginbottom.
Taken by Photography student, Mya Higginbottom
Photography by student, Hannah Dodds.
Taken by Photography student, Hannah Dodds
Photography by student, Shan McGuinness.
Taken by Photography student, Shan McGuinness

Photography: UNVEILED

'Unveiled', a photography exhibition created and curated by our Level 6 Photography students.

The exhibition explores emotional honesty and expressive depth, looking introspectively and creating connections between the photographer and the viewer. Find out more about our Level 6 Undergraduate Photography exhibition from our Photography Technical Demonstrator, Adam Mitchinson. 

Watch the video

 

Image of Level 6 Photography Exhibition.

Opportunities and collaboration

Alongside student work, the gallery welcomes external practitioners, creating an open and inspiring dialogue between new and established voices. With plans to expand exhibitions, partnerships, and collaborations, the gallery continues to grow as both an ambitious public space and a dynamic environment for learning.

Visit and find out more

The gallery is open to students, staff and the wider community.

For enquiries, contact curator, Katrin Joost at k.joost@leedstrinity.ac.uk 

Follow us @leeds_trinity_photography to explore previous exhibitions and experience the next generation of photographic talent.