Emma Spreadborough (b. 2000) is an Irish artist based in Belfast. Working mainly in the photographic media, her work focuses on the landscape of Ireland in the wake of recent history. Influenced by Irish Literature, history and folklore, she explores the supernatural and otherworldly within the home and outdoors. 

Emma graduated with First Class Honours from the BA Photography in the Arts course at Swansea College of Art (2020 -23). Since returning to Northern Ireland, she moved her practice to Belfast, where she was a studio owner within the Emerging Artists programme at Flax Art Studios (2023-25).

She has exhibited her work in Ffotogallery (Cardiff), The Copeland Gallery (London), Open Door Space (Amsterdam)  and had her first Solo show in Photo Museum Ireland (Dublin) from April - June 2025.  

Her work was selected to feature in an international list by GUP Magazine for their Fresh Eyes X Hungry Eye Talent 2025  which was published for the Fresh Eyes X Hungry Eye 2025 publication and accompanying exhibition in Amsterdam Noord's DOOR open Space, September 2025.

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Emma is a recipient of the Alan Whatley award (2023). Entailing a year of mentorship and a group exhibition at the Griffith Gallery, Swansea in November 2024.

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2020-23 - BA Photography in the Arts, Swansea College of Art