The Model Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy

The Model, home of The Niland Collection is open to everyone. We aim to bring people of all backgrounds together with high quality and transformative work by artists in an atmosphere of friendship and respect. We care deeply about becoming more culturally diverse, in terms of our programmes, audiences, artists, staff and board of directors; and we commit to continuing to engage, listen and learn and be pro-active in shaping an inclusive and representative future. Our ambition is to reflect contemporary society and to bring all peoples closer to art, and in this we will be guided by guided by the Arts Council’ s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy.

We absolutely commit to treat every visitor, staff member, tenant and service user and contractor equally, regardless of their age, ability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, race, religion or belief, ethnicity, pregnancy or maternity, membership of the Travelling Community, family status, civil status or socio-economic status. Sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic or otherwise offensive and inflammatory remarks and behaviour are not acceptable. These constitute harassment, and have no place at The Model.

The full policy can be read here. 

This policy will be reviewed on an annual basis by –

Designated Liaison 1:   Marie-Louise Blaney, Education Curator.

Contact:           marielouiseblaney@themodel.ie / 071 91 41405 

Designated Liaison 2:  Emer McGarry, Director

Contact:            emermcgarry@themodel.ie / 071 91 41405