Dive into a season of inspiring and thought-provoking events as part of Impressions Gallery’s Summer of Sustainability.
Throughout June, July and August, discover a host of exhibitions, festivals and activities that explore photography and environmental sustainability, and find out how you can make a difference. We’re sharing some highlights for our Summer of Sustainability (SoS) here, but sign up to our mailing list for the full programme and details of further events as they are released!
Offsite exhibition
Costing the Earth
6 June to Sunday 30 August
South Square Centre, Thornton, Bradford
An offsite exhibition in partnership with South Square Centre that aims to highlight the harmful environmental impact of fast fashion. Explore photographic, sculptural and textile artworks by Mandy Barker, Alice Fox, Hannah Lamb and Atiyya Mirza, all of whom work creatively with recycled or sustainably sourced materials.
Festival
Creative Earth Eco Fest
Saturday 1 August
Cliffe Castle, Keighley
Returning for its second edition, Creative Earth Eco Fest will be back in the beautiful grounds of Cliffe Castle, Keighley. Come along to discover creative solutions to helping the environment, while having a whole lot of fun. Brought to you by Photo Hub North and Impressions Gallery, supported by Arts Council England and Keighley Town Council.
Instagram Takeovers
@impgalleryphoto
Throughout the summer
Connect with us on Instagram for our SoS Takeovers to enjoy insights and dialogue with photographers and artists who explore sustainability in their practice. Mandy Barker, Clare Hewitt, Andreea Chitan from PhotoILKLEY, and Lisa Holmes from Photo Hub North will each be sharing images and ideas to inspire you.
Exhibition on tour
Clare Hewitt: Everything in the forest is the forest
Now until 31 August
Midlands Arts Centre (MAC), Birmingham
A mesmerising exhibition that celebrates trees and their remarkable ability to nurture and communicate. Artist Clare Hewitt offers a wealth of insights on how we, as a society, can gain from the unity, communities and relationships found within the forest. An Impressions Gallery touring exhibition, originally presented as part of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture.
Images, clockwise from top left: © Alice Fox; © Mandy Barker; © Creative Earth Eco Fest; © Clare Hewitt.