Exhibitions archive

Previous exhibitions at QUAD

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

Slideluck Editorial presents: Born The Same

Ten authors, exhibited at QUAD on the Mezzanine level, Extra Gallery Spaces as a series of moving...

20th Apr 2018 - 23rd Jun 2018

PARALLEL: BEING / SEEING

Being / Seeing is an exhibition showcasing the work of a number of emerging artists participating...

20th Apr 2018 - 05th May 2018

In Another Place

In Another Place  is a celebration of contemporary art produced and presented by venues in the Ea...

20th May 2018 - 30th Jun 2018

Gotcha ;)

A three-person show with video and prints works by Duncan Poulton, Ralph Pritchard and Emily Spar...

13th Jul 2018 - 11th Aug 2018

The 17: Slice Through Derby 10 Years On

As chance to revisit 100 group photographs take as part of The 17 project prior to QUAD’s o...

24th Aug 2018 - 20th Oct 2018

QUAD’s UK<>China Artist Residency 2018

We are excited to announce that Almudena Romero has been selected for QUAD’s UK<>China Arti...

22nd Oct 2018 - 21st Dec 2018

Joey Holder – Adcredo: The Deep Belief Network

‘Adcredo’ investigates the construction of belief in online networks, examining the r...

22nd Oct 2018 - 21st Dec 2018

Zane Zelmene: The Specious Present

VR works inspired by the natural environment and landscape of the county of Derbyshire, specifica...

10th Nov 2018 - 04th Feb 2019

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