Exhibition explores Alison Pilkington’s connections to Sligo
The Model is very pleased to present an exhibition of fresh and exciting new works by Sligo-born artist, Alison Pilkington. Through a series of interconnected paintings, drawings and artists’ books, Pilkington has produced a show at The Model that explores her connections to Sligo. Speaking about the exhibition, Artistic Director,
Appointment of Mabel Chah to board of directors
The Model is delighted to announce the appointment of Mabel Chah to its Board of Directors. Cameroonian born, Chah is an acclaimed singer songwriter, former asylum seeker, community activist, and business graduate who came to Sligo in 2013. Before leaving Cameroon, Chah had enjoyed success with her Hip Hop band
The Model reopens with major cultural event Salt Water Ballads
We are delighted to reopen to the public on Thursday 3rd of June with what is sure to be the major cultural event of 2021. We are proud to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Jack Butler Yeats in his home town of Sligo, with a very special exhibition entitled Salt Water Ballads. The
Farewell to The Body Electric
In response to works chosen from The Niland Collection for The Body Electric exhibition, the following poems have been written in a masterclass last weekend with writer Tara Bergin. The unusual and varied responses are both delightful and intriguing. Observe the I From stone Revealed The stark Dark crow You
The Body Electric; An Interview with writer Jessica Traynor – Part 2
The Body Electric; An Interview with writer Jessica Traynor – Part 2 by Marie-Louise Blaney. Marie-Louise Blaney is the Education Curator at The Model, Sligo. Jessica Traynor is an award-winning poet, creative writing teacher and dramaturg from Dublin. She has a strong interest in feminism and contemporary human rights.
The Body Electric; An Interview with writer Jessica Traynor – Part 1
The Body Electric; An Interview with writer Jessica Traynor – Part 1 by Marie-Louise Blaney. Marie-Louise Blaney is the Education Curator at The Model, Sligo. Jessica Traynor is an award-winning poet, creative writing teacher and dramaturg from Dublin. Her debut collection Liffey Swim (Dedalus Press, 2014), was shortlisted for the