Description
QUAD is Derby’s Cultural Hub providing contemporary art exhibitions, film, cinema, integrated digital media work and a range of educational and creative activities that is inspirational, innovative and inclusive. Accessible to all, QUAD’s varied cultural offer encourages growth, development and wellbeing for audiences, enabling access to the arts for a wide range of abilities and interests. Friendly and informed staff provide a welcome to all in a space for anyone to engage and connect.
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.