Culture Blast: Everything is Connected will transform The Model into a vibrant cultural hub for an evening of performance, workshops and exhibitions
Fri. 18 Sep. 2026
Free Admission
At the heart of the programme is a flagship performance by Crash Ensemble, developed in collaboration with Sligo Integration Chorus, and Sligo Ukrainian Choir alongside voices from Sligo’s new communities. Led by composer Ed Bennett, Everything is Connected brings professional musicians and community participants together through collaboration, intercultural exchange and shared creative authorship.
Visitors can also enjoy Cathy Wilkes’ solo exhibition along with two exhibitions exploring the work of Jack B Yeats, artist-led adult collage workshop with artist Jo Conway and drop in creative family workshops.
Vibrant, inclusive and accessible, the evening offers multiple ways to experience and participate in arts and culture.
All events at Culture Night at The Model are free of charge but some have limited availability and must be booked in advance.
CRASH ENSEMBLE | Everything is Connected by Ed Bennett
8 – 9pm
Free Admission
A socially engaged project collaborating with singers from community choirs around Sligo.
Presented in association with The Model.
Crash Ensemble presents Everything is Connected, a bold and inclusive new work by acclaimed Irish composer Ed Bennett, created with collaboration and community at its core.
Commissioned by Crash, the project brings together members of the ensemble with local musicians and performers from diverse musical backgrounds in a dynamic live performance showcasing the possibilities of collaborative performance.
Art Workshops
Our early evening programme focuses on accessible, hands-on artistic workshops designed to introduce participants to traditional art forms and encourage cross-cultural learning. Materials will be provided for all workshops, ensuring a welcoming environment for beginners and experienced artists alike.
Collage Workshop with Jo Conway
6.00 – 7.00pm
Free Admission
Booking required, limited spaces
Join us for a playful and experimental collage workshop where you can explore ideas, images and materials in unexpected ways. Read more...
Family Workshop
5.30 – 7.30pm
Free Admission
Drop-in, all ages
Join us for a mix of creative activities in The Model at Culture Night. Suitable for all ages, just drop in.
After Hours in the Galleries
Free Admission
Open until 8pm
Visit us late on Culture Night to see our current exhibitions Cathy Wilkes, The Living Ginger with works from Jack B. Yeats, and experimental films in Desire Lines; curated by aemi. Only on Culture Night, the Gallery will be open to visitors until 8pm. There is no need to book a place.
Cathy Wilkes
Desire Lines; curated by aemi
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