The Model Blog

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Here at The Model we like to think we are famous for a number of things: 1) Housing the Niland collection 2) Our contemporary art programme 3) Our diverse music and events calendar 4) Our international film series in partnership with the Sligo Film Society 5) Housing a café that

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Culture Night at The Model, Friday 18 September, 3pm to 11pm

Friday, 18 September, 3pm – 11pm, FREE Culture Night Sligo provides a wonderful opportunity for people of all ages to participate and experience in fun and exciting artistic events. Ceardlanna Rithima le Rossa O’Snodaigh, 3 – 5pm (G) For the first time The Model presents a programme for Irish Language

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Volunteer Open House

We’d like to invite you to our Volunteer Open House on Thursday 10 September, 4 – 6pm. Our Open House will showcase exciting new volunteering opportunities as we re-launch our Volunteer programme. Members of our staff and volunteer team will engage and share their experience of participating in an artistically

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Psychic Lighthouse Closing Event

You are invited to particpate in a site-specific event that marks the closing of Psychic Lighthouse on Sunday, 30th August 2015, 7.30pm. *As places are strictly limited, we ask that you R.S.V.P. to imeldaryanjones@themodel.ie Please wear clothes that are suitable for the outdoors and footwear suitable for rough and potentially

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Family Fleadh at The Model

The Model is delighted to welcome back Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann to Sligo where the focus is on a family friendly fleadh with a range of fun performances, screenings and workshops for children and families. A special Informal Music Afternoon curated by Seamie O’Dowd kicks off the week long of

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Corban Walker

Corban Walker (b. 1967, Dublin, Ireland) gained recognition for his installations, sculptures, and drawings that relate to perceptions of scale and architectural constructs. His local, cultural, and specific philosophies of scale are fundamental to how he defines and develops his work, creating new means for viewers to interact and navigate

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