The Model is shortlisted for RIAI Irish Architecture Award

We are very pleased to announce that The Model has been shortlisted for the 22nd RIAI Irish Architecture Awards 2011, in the category of ‘Culture’. The nomination is for the beautiful redevelopment of the building which was designed by architects Sheridan Woods and completed in May 2010. The Model competed

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Photographs from the NCFA Meet & Greet

The Model was delighted to welcome Minister John Perry, Tony McLoughlin TD and Michael Colreavy TD to the National Campaign for the Arts Meet and Greet yesterday, along with a host of local artists, art workers and supporters of the arts. Director/Curator Seamus Kealy fielded what turned out to be

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Director’s Q&A with One Hundred Morning’s Conor Horgan

Don’t miss this week’s great film One Hundred Mornings by Irish Director Conor Horgan. Book tickets here Two couples are holed up in a cabin on the outskirts of a small village for two months now and tensions are starting to flare. They don’t have any power, food supplies are

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Conor Gallagher exhibition in the new Model Studio Artists’ Gallery

he Model is delighted to announce the first exhibition in our new Studio Artists’ Gallery. Conor Gallagher ‘s show Higher Ground opens on 19 May at 6.30pm and runs 20-28 May. View the exhibition invitation here In describing Higher Ground, Conor commented “I have been climbing the mountains surrounding Sligo,

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Special Jack B. Yeats talk this weekend with Dermot Healy and Sean Sweeny

Our programme of exciting talks for The Ruby Blue Social Club educational programme for over 55s and friends, continues this month with a feast of Yeats’ events. To celebrate Bealtaine; the month that celebrates creativity in older people, this Saturday 07 May at 1pm, writer Dermot Healy and artist Seán

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Join us for NCFA ‘Meet and Greet’ with policy makers and politicians

Do you work in the arts in Sligo or North Leitrim? Please join us on Monday 16 May at 2.30pm for a Meet and Greet with invited policy makers and politicians in the Northwest, to discuss the impact and penetration of the arts.   Meet and Greet at The Model

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