Creative Youth Nurture Fund to fund new Young Model programme
The Model has been granted €100,000 through the Creative Youth Nurture Fund to expand its Young Model programme through a landmark collaboration with internationally acclaimed artist Bob & Roberta Smith. The award is one of just nine grants announced nationwide and the only successful project from County Sligo, recognising The
Africa Day at The Model
The Model invites the public to celebrate Africa Day: Rhythms of Africa – A Day of Culture and Creativity Celebrating Africa on Sunday, 24 May from 1pm to 8.30pm, with a vibrant programme of art, food, music and performance celebrating the richness and diversity of African cultures. This family-friendly event will feature cultural
Sligo Charity Awarded €12,000 Grant to Boost Local Creative Industry Careers
The Model receives €12,000 Regional Creatives Fund Ireland grant to support upskilling programmes for people seeking careers in creative industries The Model struck a chord with the fund’s judges, which included creative industry leaders from The National Concert Hall, Writers Guild of Ireland, Business to Arts and Digital Hub Staff
Primary Schools Call Out
The Toy Theatre is a visual art and drama programme for school children, inspired by The Niland Collection. Designed for group work and collaboration, the programme demonstrates how to build a miniature theatre set, create characters, story boards and set design. Facilitated through our online series of workshops with Branar
The Sunset Belongs To You – A Major Children’s Portrait Project brought to you by The Model, Home of The Niland Collection
A Call Out To Children, Families & all of Sligo’s Communities In an exciting new initiative, The Model has commissioned two of Ireland’s most distinguished artists to paint the portraits of 10 young Sligo citizens. The finished paintings will become part of Sligo’s municipal Niland Collection, where they will represent
The Model Seeks Applications for a Cafe in a Cultural Centre
The Model is a multi-disciplinary arts organisation that welcomes approximately 100,000 visitors each year. Our building is an architectural flagship that houses a world-class art collection, internationally renowned artistic programming and initiatives. With extensive facilities including gallery spaces, a cinema / theatre, a year-round programme of exhibitions, education and music