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The Children’s Vote – Playhouse in The Model needs a new name

The Model’s Education Department are on the search for a new name for their ‘Kinderwagon’, a mobile, child friendly playhouse for children, located here in The Model. Children from Carbury NS have been on hand to provide some of their own ideas. The voting booth is now set up at

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Celebrate Yeats Day at The Model this Friday June 13th

The dawn to dusk celebration of Yeats Day is on this Friday June 13th and we’re delighted to be hosting events here at The Model. The Model is home to the Niland Collection, one of Ireland’s most significant public art collections. Begun by Nora Niland in 1959, the collection features

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So Sligo Food festival at The Model this month

Só Sligo Food and Cultural Festival kicks off this week and we’re looking forward to hosting some very delectable events and happenings at The Model. The Lunchbox Film Screening, Thurs 12 June In partnership with Sligo Film Society, join us at The Model for a special screening of the 2013

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Save the Date!

The Model is excited to announce the first Irish solo exhibition with the seminal conceptual artist Susan Hiller this summer. Hiller will be in attendance at the opening and will take part in a public discussion regarding her artistic practice with art critic Francis McKee at 5pm on Sat. 12

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Art Auction at The Model in aid of the Donal Parson’s Trust

On Thursday 29th May, we are delighted host an auction here at The Model in aid of The Donal Parsons Trust. Hosted by renowned art auctioneer John de Vere White, the event will feature an evening of fine art, wine and canapés accompanied by music from the Sligo Academy of

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The Model marks four-year anniversary since major development

It’s hard to believe, but this month The Model marks a 4-year anniversary since a major redevelopment project in 2010 by architects Sheridan Woods which saw the centre reopen with extended gallery space, a new performance venue, state of the art digital film screening facilities, an enhanced café venue, bookshop

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