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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

FORMAT25 PRESENTS: V2: Rigged by Felicity Hammond

Exploring the relationship between geological mining and data mining

13th Mar 2025 - 15th Jun 2025

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FORMAT25 PRESENTS: A Thousand Cuts by Sujata Setia

A study of patterns of domestic abuse in the South Asian community.

13th Mar 2025 - 15th Jun 2025

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FORMAT25 PRESENTS: No.27 Tong Poo Road by Huang Xueyi (Snow)

Combining old photos from 20 years ago and the narratives of family members,

13th Mar 2025 - 15th Jun 2025

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FORMAT25 PRESENTS: How Shall We Greet The Sun by Thana Faroq

The personal stories and emotional landscapes of young women refugees living in the Netherlands.

13th Mar 2025 - 30th Mar 2025

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FORMAT25 PRESENTS: Young FORMAT Open Call

Submissions from photographers aged 16 – 25.

13th Mar 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

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Happy Trails: Welcome to Lalaland

Are you ready to explore the colourful world of Lalaland? 🌈 💖

19th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

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Celebration

Showcasing the creative achievements of young people from QUAD’s Schools in Residence Programme.

19th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

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