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Quad
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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
Inaugurated 26 September 2008
Design and construction
Architecture firm Feilden Clegg Bradley

Quad (branded as QUAD and also known as Derby QUAD), is an arts centre in Derby, England, first opened on 26 September 2008. 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. The centre also has available spaces in which people can create their own artwork.

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.

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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.

Quad offers creative courses for adults and children.

Quad is home to graphic design company Firecatcher, EMCCAN (East Midlands Caribbean Carnival Arts Network) and 1623, a Shakespeare theatre company.

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