Exhibition Opening | Cathy Wilkes

The Model is delighted to announce a major exhibition with Cathy Wilkes, which launches on Sat 12 September. Read more... Cathy Wilkes Sun. 13 Sep. 2026 – Sun. 17 Jan. 2027 Preview: Sat. 12 Sep. 4 – 6pm

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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

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Exhibition Opening | Phil Collins

The Model is delighted to present a major new exhibition by internationally renowned visual artist and filmmaker Phil Collins, opening on Saturday, 20 June. Over the course of a deeply engaged practice spanning three decades, Collins has realised ambitious projects that shift perspective between the individual and the collective, situating

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Young Model Returns with lots of Creative Energy

We were delighted to recently welcome back old and new members of Young Model, our vibrant visual arts programme that empowers young participants to discover their unique artistic voice, create boldly, and see their ideas come to life. Developed in response to the need for greater access to professional artistic

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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

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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

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