{{Short description|Arts centre in Derby, England}} {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}} {{Infobox building | name = Quad | native_name = | former_names = | alternate_names = | image = Derby QUAD - geograph-3370194-by-John-Sutton.jpg | image_alt = | image_caption = | pushpin_map = | pushpin_map_alt = | map_caption = | altitude = | building_type = Arts centre | architectural_style = | structural_system = | cost = | ren_cost = | location = Market Place | location_town = Derby | location_country = England, UK | address = Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AS | client = | owner = | current_tenants = | landlord = | coordinates = | construction_start_date = | completion_date = 2008<ref name="bbc-2006">{{cite web|last1=BBC|access-date=2018-10-11|title=Start of a Transformation|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/derby/content/articles/2006/09/27/derby_format_festival_2006_preview_feature.shtml}}</ref> | inauguration_date = 26 September 2008 | renovation_date = | demolished_date = | destruction_date = | height = | diameter = | other_dimensions = | floor_count = | floor_area = | main_contractor = | architect = | architecture_firm = Feilden Clegg Bradley | structural_engineer = | services_engineer = | civil_engineer = | other_designers = | quantity_surveyor = | awards = | ren_architect = | ren_firm = | ren_str_engineer = | ren_serv_engineer = | ren_civ_engineer = | ren_oth_designers = | ren_qty_surveyor = | ren_awards = | website = {{URL|https://www.derbyquad.co.uk}} | references = }} '''Quad''' (branded as '''QUAD''' and also known as '''Derby QUAD'''), is an arts centre in Derby, England, first opened on 26 September 2008.<ref name="bbc-2006"/> 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.<ref>[http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080521213311/http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/pressnews/press_detail.php?rid%3D2%26id%3D1035 Arts Council England investment changes the face of the arts in the East Midlands], ArtsCouncil, 2007, Accessed September 2009</ref> The centre also has spaces in which people can create their own artwork.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2008/nov/25/architecture-art The theatre that's inside-out], Steve Rose, The Guardian, accessed September 2009</ref>
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.<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/derby/features/2004/03/quad/quad_chosen.shtml Quad - the chosen design], BBC Derby, accessed September 2009</ref>
==Details== thumb|left|Derby QUAD 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,<ref>{{cite web |title=Bruce Asbestos - Eye of Newt 2.0 |url=https://www.bruceasbestos.info/eye-of-newt-2-0 |website=bruceasbestos.info |access-date=2 July 2023}}</ref> Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley, Benedict Drew, Doug Fishbone, Ellie Harrison, Hetain Patel, and Joey Holder.<ref>{{cite web |title=Exhibition Archive |url=https://www.derbyquad.co.uk/exhibitions-archive/ |website=derbyquad.co.uk |access-date=2 July 2023}}</ref>
Quad offers creative courses for adults and children.
==See also== * Metro Cinema (Derby)
==References== {{commons category|Derby QUAD}} {{reflist}}
==External links== *{{Official website|https://www.derbyquad.co.uk}}
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