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

The Pride and the Passion: Contemporary Art, Football & The Derby County Collection

Documenting the energy, politics, tribalism, and zeal of the fan, and the status and impact of th...

06th Jun 2014 - 06th Sep 2014

Beyond

Exploring aspects of the supernatural through the work of contemporary artists and historical mat...

20th Sep 2014 - 22nd Nov 2015

Susan MacWilliam: AN ANSWER IS EXPECTED

A body of sculpture and video work that considers the work of parapsychologist Dr JB Rhine.

20th Sep 2014 - 22nd Nov 2015

80ºN by Gibson/Martelli

The result of a four year research project that centres on Arctic exploration

13th Dec 2014 - 12th Apr 2015

Movement & Perception

A project that celebrates the Midlands through both its artists and subject matter.

13th Dec 2014 - 08th Feb 2015

FORMAT15: EXPOSURE

Presenting the work of eleven artists selected from FORMAT’s international open call.

13th Mar 2015 - 07th Jun 2015

FORMAT15: Beyond Evidence

An incomplete narratology of photographic truths.

13th Mar 2015 - 07th Jun 2015

FORMAT International Photography Festival 2015

The seventh edition of FORMAT Festival took place between 13th March and 12th April 2015

13th Mar 2015 - 12th Apr 2015

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