The Model, Sligo.

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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Recipe Swap with Daniela Plimariu & Sligo Global Kitchen

Sligo Global Kitchen in collaboration with artist-in-residence Daniela Palimariu will host a recipe swap at the B.R.A this Friday 29 May from 3 – 5pm. Come along and bring a treasured recipe, savoury or sweet and taste some of ours! All are welcome. This project has been supported by the

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The Model, Sligo.

Michael J. Strand at the Bureau of Radical Accessibility this Week

We are delighted to welcome 2015 Ceramic Artist of the Year Michael Strand to The Model this week. On Wednesday, Strand will hold BRA hours and lead an artists talk from 3pm, all are most welcome to attend. Michael J. Strand is an Associate Professor and Head of Visual Arts

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The Model, Sligo.

Is This Art?

Is this Art? is a new initiative we are launching at The Model this weekend. Visitors to the exhibitions and activities we host here are invited to answer the question and post their comments on our Twitter and Facebook pages.

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Accessibility Auditing Workshop with Carmen Papalia

Accessibility Auditing, a workshop by Carmen Papalia took place yesterday in the B.R.A. (see below for a description of the B.R.A.). Carmen showed us some of his previous projects including the Blind Field Shuttle Walking Tour. Carmen led this project with a group of people who walked with their eyes

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The Model, Sligo.

Carmen Papalia & Kristan Lantz

Artists-in-residence Carmen Papalia and Kristen Lantz are here at the B.R.A to conduct a series of workshops. Check out what their plans are and feel free to come along to participate! Tuesday, April 7 – Accessibility Auditing workshop with Carmen 13:00 – 17:00 Open to 15 participants, including Model staff

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