The Model, Sligo.

Carmen Papalia & Kristan Lantz

Artists-in-residence Carmen Papalia and Kristen Lantz are here at the B.R.A to conduct a series of workshops. Check out what their plans are and feel free to come along to participate! Tuesday, April 7 – Accessibility Auditing workshop with Carmen 13:00 – 17:00 Open to 15 participants, including Model staff

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The Model, Sligo.

Interview with Paul Seawright

Image: Paul Seawright (b. 1965), Void 2014, Pigment print 1/3 from an edition of 3 + 1 AP Making News: Things Left Unsaid, a new exhibition by renowned photographer Paul Seawright opens here at The Model this Saturday, 04 April. I spoke to him this week about his latest body

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Pearse Mc Gloughin

Live Music, Good Food & Share The Love at this month’s Friday Night Social

Friday Night Social is a good excuse to head out after work and enjoy an early evening of good food, culture and discussions. Join us this Friday between 5 – 8pm when we will be joined by Sligo’s own Pearse McGloughlin plus tunes from the vinyl duo from Turn It

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Get Ireland Growing

Get Ireland Growing – Model Project Scoops GIY Award

Sligo Global Kitchen is a socially engaged arts project, initiated by artist Anna Spearman in partnership with The Model, and those living within the direct provision system in Sligo town and others who share a passion for culinary and cultural diversity. The Kitchen takes place every second Saturday and involves

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Iiro Rantala

Interview with Iiro Rantala

Finnish Jazz pianist Iiro Rantala comes to Sligo this weekend to perform a unique solo concert here at The Model. Erin Fox had the chance to speak to him ahead of his performance. EF: How would you describe your music to fans of jazz? IR: It’s a mix of European

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Easter Holiday Camp for Kids

Spend the Easter holidays at The Model exploring the building and the great outdoors! Artist Naomi Draper has planned a week of creativity, exploration and adventure. The Easter Holiday art camp will physically explore the theme of camping throughout The Model. Naomi who worked with the Practice exhibition by Kid’s

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