The Model Sligo

The Model Sligo Museum + Arts Venue Nora Niland campaigned tirelessly on behalf of the collection throughout her tenure as County Librarian and Curator.
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The Model provides audiences in the North West with access to cutting-edge contemporary art exhibitions, projects and talks by the best national and international artists. We are home to The Niland Collection which is significant for its focus on the north-west of Ireland, through either artist or subject matter. Through public subscription, bequests, private donations, permanent loans, artist donation and a number of other bodies, works by many significant Irish artists have been acquired for the collection, including works of contemporary Irish artists. The Model, which was a school built in 1862, was renovated in 1999 in order to house the amazing collection accrued and so began our journey to where we are today. Our dynamic education department offers workshops, tours, classes and talks for children and adults alike and has developed ground breaking programmes for those with mental and physical disabilities and for Early Years. The Model’s weekly cinema runs in collaboration with Sligo Film Society, one of Ireland’s longest running film clubs as well as films in French and Spanish for schools. We pride ourselves on being multi-disciplinary and in addition to the above we also have our vibrant music programme which includes projects that respond to our exhibitions, while also collaborating with a number of festivals in music, arts, film, theatre and more.

16/09/2026
16/09/2026
A few impressions from last Saturday’s opening of Cathy Wilkes’ exhibition at The Model. We’re very pleased that so many...
15/09/2026

A few impressions from last Saturday’s opening of Cathy Wilkes’ exhibition at The Model. We’re very pleased that so many people joined us for the day.

A warm thank you to Cathy. We’re looking forward to having the exhibition with us over the coming months.

📌 The exhibition continues at The Model until Sun. 17 Jan. 2027. Admission is free. More information on www.themodel.ie

📷 Photos by Cían Flynn Photography

Culture Night at The Model – Fri. 18 Sep. 8–9pm
15/09/2026

Culture Night at The Model – Fri. 18 Sep. 8–9pm

Art Workshops at The Model on Culture Night!📍 Collage Workshop with Jo Conway⏰Fri. 18 Sep. 6 – 7pm
🎟️Free Admission, boo...
12/09/2026

Art Workshops at The Model on Culture Night!

📍 Collage Workshop with Jo Conway
⏰Fri. 18 Sep. 6 – 7pm
🎟️Free Admission, booking required
Join us for a playful and experimental collage workshop where you can explore ideas, images and materials in unexpected ways.

📍 Family Workshop
⏰ 5.30 – 7.30pm
🎟️ Free Admission, Drop-in, all ages
Join us for a mix of creative activities in The Model at Culture Night. Suitable for all ages, just drop in.

📌All events at Culture Night at The Model are free of charge. For full programme, booking and more info on the events visit www.themodel.ie

Sligo Arts Service Culture Night Sligo

This Culture Night The Model will transform into a vibrant hub with an evening of performance, workshops and exhibitions...
12/09/2026

This Culture Night The Model will transform into a vibrant hub with an evening of performance, workshops and exhibitions

📍CRASH ENSEMBLE | Everything is Connected by Ed Bennett
⏰Fri. 18 Sep. 8 – 9pm
🎟️Free Admission
A socially engaged project collaborating with singers from community choirs around Sligo.

At the heart of the programme is a flagship performance by Crash Ensemble, developed in collaboration with Sligo Integration Chorus, and Sligo Ukrainian Choir alongside voices from Sligo’s new communities. Led by composer Ed Bennett, Everything is Connected brings professional musicians and community participants together through collaboration, intercultural exchange and shared creative authorship.

Presented in association with The Model.

📌All events at Culture Night at The Model are free of charge. For full programme and more info on the events visit www.themodel.ie

Sligo Arts Service Culture Night Sligo Crash Ensemble

We are delighted to announce a major exhibition with 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗸𝗲𝘀, and invite you warmly to attend the opening on Sat. ...
03/09/2026

We are delighted to announce a major exhibition with 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗸𝗲𝘀, and invite you warmly to attend the opening on Sat. 12 September.

𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴
𝗦𝗮𝘁. 𝟭𝟮 𝗦𝗲𝗽. 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
4pm – Exhibition Preview
5pm – Drinks Reception

📌 The exhibition will continue until Sun. 17 Jan. 2027. Find more info on our website (link in bio).

Image: Cathy Wilkes; Untitled, 2026 (detail), paper and fabric, dimensions variable. Courtesy of The Artist and The Modern Institute / Toby Webster Ltd., Glasgow. Photo: Matthew Barnes

🎻 Join us at The Model next Sunday for the Informal Music Afternoon in September – the ideal way to spend a calm Sunday ...
30/08/2026

🎻 Join us at The Model next Sunday for the Informal Music Afternoon in September – the ideal way to spend a calm Sunday afternoon in a relaxed atmosphere in a cafe-style setting.

📍 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻
⏱️ Sun. 6 Sep. 2026, 1 – 3pm
🎟️ €8pp, children go free
Tickets are available online at www.themodel.ie/tickets or at reception.

The September programme includes cantatas by Marianna Martines, performed by Sligo Baroque Orchestra with Orla Shannon (soprano).

And making their IMA debut will be singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Niamh Keane (picture).

☕ Come along, have a cup of tea or coffee and some delicious food, to enjoy quality music in a relaxed atmosphere, the ideal way to spend a Sunday afternoon! The concerts starts at 1pm, but we recommend coming at 12.30pm. Foam will be open from 12 noon serving a selection of refreshments and lite bites.

🎻 We're excited to be hosting once more this year's Sligo Baroque Music Festival at The Model! The festival takes place...
28/08/2026

🎻 We're excited to be hosting once more this year's Sligo Baroque Music Festival at The Model! The festival takes place from 25-27 September 2026.

Programme out now! Find concert and ticket info on our website www.themodel.ie

Get your drawing materials ready – Graphite & Easel; Life Drawing Sessions are back at The Model every Friday morning!Fi...
20/08/2026

Get your drawing materials ready – Graphite & Easel; Life Drawing Sessions are back at The Model every Friday morning!

First session this Friday
21st August
10.30am – 1pm

These popular life drawing sessions are suitable for beginners & professionals alike and everyone is welcome! With a life model in situ, you can hone your drawing skills or simply come along to enjoy drawing with others. Easels and boards are provided, just bring your own drawing materials. €10 per session, pay on arrival.

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The Mall
Sligo
F91TP20

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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+353719141405

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