The Healing Arts: A Creative Companion
The Model initiated a unique Arts & Health project at Sligo University Hospital’s new offsite ward at St John’s in 2026, creating opportunities for patients and staff to engage with an artist during their hospital stay. The project began when The Model reached out to the hospital to explore how
Artist Call-Out 2026
The Model is pleased to invite established artists to submit proposals for consideration for large-scale public presentations in our galleries during the period 2027–2030. We welcome proposals across all forms of the visual arts. We are particularly interested in hearing from artists whose work aligns with The Model’s mission and
Farewell to The Body Electric
In response to works chosen from The Niland Collection for The Body Electric exhibition, the following poems have been written in a masterclass last weekend with writer Tara Bergin. The unusual and varied responses are both delightful and intriguing. Observe the I From stone Revealed The stark Dark crow You
The Body Electric; An Interview with writer Jessica Traynor – Part 2
The Body Electric; An Interview with writer Jessica Traynor – Part 2 by Marie-Louise Blaney. Marie-Louise Blaney is the Education Curator at The Model, Sligo. Jessica Traynor is an award-winning poet, creative writing teacher and dramaturg from Dublin. She has a strong interest in feminism and contemporary human rights.
The Body Electric; An Interview with writer Jessica Traynor – Part 1
The Body Electric; An Interview with writer Jessica Traynor – Part 1 by Marie-Louise Blaney. Marie-Louise Blaney is the Education Curator at The Model, Sligo. Jessica Traynor is an award-winning poet, creative writing teacher and dramaturg from Dublin. Her debut collection Liffey Swim (Dedalus Press, 2014), was shortlisted for the
The Body Electric; An Interview with artist Suzanne Walsh – Part 4
The Body Electric; An Interview with artist Suzanne Walsh – Part 4 by Marie-Louise Blaney. Marie-Louise Blaney is the Education Curator at The Model, Sligo. Entrevue In the final stage of this interview with artist Suzanne Walsh, I was curious to find out more about how they find titles