Quad (branded as QUAD and also known as Derby QUAD), is an arts centre in Derby, England, first opened on 26 September 2008.[1] Quad provides an art gallery, three cinemas (two large cinemas and a smaller relaxed room known as "The Box" showing small lesser known films), artists’ studios, and a cafe bar.[2] The centre also has spaces in which people can create their own artwork.[3]
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| General information | |
| Type | Arts centre |
| Location | Market Place |
| Address | Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AS |
| Town or city | Derby |
| Country | England, UK |
| Completed | 2008[1] |
| Inaugurated | 26 September 2008 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architecture firm | Feilden Clegg Bradley |
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The building has a steel-and-glass design by Bath architects Feilden Clegg Bradley, which was considered controversial when it was chosen by Derby council cabinet in 2004.[4]
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Quad is a cinema, gallery, cafe, and workshop space that anyone can use. Quad connects people and businesses to art and film for entertainment, education, and participation. There are artists' studios which the public can hire. The cinema shows a range of motion pictures, from old silent movies to the latest productions.
The exhibition programme has held major exhibitions by Bruce Asbestos,[5] Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley, Benedict Drew, Doug Fishbone, Ellie Harrison, Hetain Patel, Joey Holder.[6]
Quad offers creative courses for adults and children.
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References edit
- ^ a b BBC. "Start of a Transformation". Retrieved 11 October 2018.
- ^ Arts Council England investment changes the face of the arts in the East Midlands, ArtsCouncil, 2007, Accessed September 2009
- ^ The theatre that's inside-out, Steve Rose, The Guardian, accessed September 2009
- ^ Quad - the chosen design, BBC Derby, accessed September 2009
- ^ "Bruce Asbestos - Eye of Newt 2.0". bruceasbestos.info. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ "Exhibition Archive". derbyquad.co.uk. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
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