Culture Night at The Model

The Model will be celebrating Culture night 2016 in its usual elegant fashion. For you, our dear public, we are presenting and playing host to some top-notch events and workshops. Where to begin with this list of heart- racing affairs is this bloggers first world problem of the day. The

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The Model, Sligo.

The Miniature Theatre at The Model presents a magical evening of storytelling!

The Model has commissioned Wayne O’Connor, a local illustrator to develop a unique set-design for this year’s Oiche Cultur children’s event. O’Connor, a talented Sligo- based artist, has been busy working on original artwork and set-design for the miniature theatre that will animate The Model’s bi-lingual storytelling event, Cití Cailleach,

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David Bowie

Bowie’s Jack B. Yeats up for auction

The Model is home to a substantial collection of Jack B. Yeats’ work. “Painted Universe” an exhibition of Yeats’ paintings and “A Broadside”, are currently on display at The Model. Although we possess a significant amount of Yeats’ work we do not, regrettably, have it all. The Model houses 50

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Dr Bláithín Gallagher

New Appointment: Chairperson of the Board of Directors.

The Model, home of the Niland Collection and one of Ireland’s leading contemporary art spaces, is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Bláithín Gallagher to the role of Chairperson of the Board of Directors. A passionately motivated social scientist with a strong interest in equality, ageing, disability and gender,

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Elizabeth Price in conversation with Declan Long

Soundtrack to an Exhibition – A Special Playlist to Elizabeth Price

The Elizabeth Price exhibition draws to a close very soon, on the 28th of August, no less. For your listening pleasure, Edel Doherty (primarily) and Rebecca Kennedy (a little) have composed a playlist to accompany the exhibition. In a fitting homage to Price’s artistic process, the selected tracks have been

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The Model Blog

A Gift For A Gift

The Model, like many other Irish art institutions, could not survive without the generous donations we receive from you, our patrons. As a thank you for the kindness and generosity you have bestowed on us, we would like to offer a small gift in return. In October 2010, Artists Ilya

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