Impressions Gallery will take up residence in the former Bradford Club, an iconic, well-loved historic building in the city centre, when our lease in Centenary Square ends in March. This marks the next chapter in the gallery’s long and successful history, as we continue developing plans for a new permanent home in Bradford. 

Impressions Gallery has an established relationship with the Bradford Club, having presented pop-up exhibitions and events in the building in recent years. This relocation will enable the charity to continue our artistic programme in 2026 and 2027.

The upcoming programme, with a focus on sustainability, includes the national touring exhibition Clare Hewitt’s Everything in the forest is the forest at MAC, Birmingham (April to August 2026); offsite exhibitions launching autumn 2026; the development of the community-sourced digital archive Bradford Family Album; and outreach work with local communities and young people. Impressions base at the former Bradford Club will also act as a welcoming hub for photographers in the region to connect with each other, and receive guidance and support at regular events. One of our first plans is to open up our library of specialist photography books through regular informal drop-in sessions, giving opportunities for artists, students and photography enthusiasts to access our book collection.

“Impressions Gallery has a strong track record of working beyond conventional gallery spaces,” says Anne McNeill, Director, “returning to the former Bradford Club as a temporary home builds on our existing connection to the space, while allowing us to continue our work and think ambitiously about a permanent future in the city.”

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