QUAD’s Artistic programme includes local, national and internationally significant exhibitions, commissions and residencies.

We showcase work by local artists and students from University of Derby and beyond alongside professional practice opportunities and mentoring support for early and mid-career artists. Our regular programme of educational and creative wellbeing-focused workshops complement a range of contextual talks and events throughout the year. QUAD’s programme includes FORMAT International Photography Festival, one of the UK’s leading festivals of photography and related media.

A year-round programme of innovative curated exhibitions and arts events

Free entry to our exhibitions

Regular open calls and residencies

Exhibition archive

The17

Renowned artist and musician Bill Drummond was invited to create this unique performance p...

25th Sep 2008 - 31st Jan 2009

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Spiteful Of Dream

Inspired by Derby’s industrial and cultural history.

26th Sep 2008 - 18th Jan 2009

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Don’t Stop Believing

A Season Exploring the Art of Participation

19th Dec 2008 - 15th Nov 2009

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Magic Show

The premiere of a new Hayward Touring exhibition.

28th Feb 2009 - 31st Jan 2010

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Prayer Project – Daphne Wright

Premiere of a new commission by Daphne Wright.

08th May 2009 - 27th Jun 2009

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Waiting – Zheng Li

Zheng Li is a painter from China and was QUAD’s first artist in residence in QUAD Ar...

03rd Jul 2009 - 05th Sep 2009

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The Elusive State of Happiness – Ian Breakwell

A major exhibition of the work of Derby-born Ian Breakwell (1943 – 2005)

13th Feb 2010 - 17th Apr 2010

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Future Focus

Exhibition of emergent and established talents from the East Midlands.

08th May 2010 - 19th Jun 2010

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Workshops and courses for adults and young people, building skills and encouraging creativity in many different mediums

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Derby Film Festival 2024

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Exhibitions archive

Previous exhibitions at QUAD

QUAD’s Artistic programme includes local, national and internationally significant exhibitions, commissions and residencies.

A year-round programme of innovative curated exhibitions and arts events

Free entry to our exhibitions

Regular open calls and residencies

Exhibition archive

The17

Spiteful Of Dream

Don’t Stop Believing

Magic Show

Prayer Project – Daphne Wright

Waiting – Zheng Li

The Elusive State of Happiness – Ian Breakwell

Future Focus

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Support QUAD

Latest News

A joint statement from Derby QUAD and LEVEL Centre

DERBY FILM FANS GET A CALL TO ACTION AS SEASON OF THRILLS & SPILLS CINEMA BEGINS

Derby Film Festival 2024

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Exhibitions archive

Previous exhibitions at QUAD

QUAD’s Artistic programme includes local, national and internationally significant exhibitions, commissions and residencies.

A year-round programme of innovative curated exhibitions and arts events

Free entry to our exhibitions

Regular open calls and residencies

Exhibition archive

The17

Spiteful Of Dream

Don’t Stop Believing

Magic Show

Prayer Project – Daphne Wright

Waiting – Zheng Li

The Elusive State of Happiness – Ian Breakwell

Future Focus

Get creative

Support QUAD

Latest News

A joint statement from Derby QUAD and LEVEL Centre

DERBY FILM FANS GET A CALL TO ACTION AS SEASON OF THRILLS & SPILLS CINEMA BEGINS

Derby Film Festival 2024

Support Us

Membership

Donate