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

Derby Soap Opera

The world’s largest and most ambitious mass participation film project.

11th May 2012 - 07th Jul 2012

Artefacts of Failure

Fascinating stories behind creativity and experimentation.

26th Jul 2012 - 06th Oct 2012

Accidentally On Purpose

Examining the relationship between success and failure through the use of common place materials.

26th Jul 2012 - 06th Oct 2012

Event Horizon

Exploring concepts of time-travel and space-time, drawing inspiration from scientific theories an...

27th Aug 2012 - 01st Feb 2013

films4peace

Exploring concepts of time-travel and space-time, drawing inspiration from scientific theories an...

20th Sep 2012 - 20th Oct 2012

Elements

We present the work of eight artists, all of whom explore light in their work.

26th Oct 2012 - 03rd Feb 2013

Illuminated

Featuring artists who incorporate sculptural, photographic, and metaphorical light in their work.

26th Oct 2012 - 03rd Feb 2013

Virtulight

Experience light in Derby as never before!

26th Oct 2012 - 03rd Feb 2013

Get creative

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

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