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 don

ation 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 Modelโ€™s weekly cinema runs in collaboration with Sligo Film Society, one of Irelandโ€™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.

๐ŸŽป Join us at The Model on Sun. 30 November at 1pm for another Informal Music Afternoon โ€“ this time one week earlier than...
27/11/2025

๐ŸŽป Join us at The Model on Sun. 30 November at 1pm for another Informal Music Afternoon โ€“ this time one week earlier than usually!

๐Ÿ“ Sun. 30 Nov. 2025
โฑ๏ธ 1 โ€“ 3pm
๐ŸŽŸ โ‚ฌ8pp, children go free. Tickets available online or at reception.

The December IMA includes Mozart's beautiful Piano Trio in C-major KV 548, played by SBO members Laurie Phippard and Anna Houston, with Edi Henning on piano. Sligo Baroque Orchestra have an offering of two lesser known English composers, Charles Avison and William Boyce, playing a full concerto of each.

SBO are very lucky to have among them their newest member, the fantastic double bass player Brian Questa, who studied in New York. Brian is very active in the Sligo music scene, playing Jazz and any other genre that comes his way. Next Sunday he will accompany Stephen O'Dowd, an up and coming young singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist on the Sligo music scene. Stephen's father Seamie O'Dowd is a regular performer in IMAs, so it is our pleasure to welcome the next generation to join us!

Another Sligo man, and newcomer to Informal Music Afternoons, is guitarist and bassist Leo Mullaney. He has just graduated from University of Galway with a BA in Music with Gaeilge, and he is going to play some solo guitar pieces.

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.



Image: Stephen O'Dowd. Courtesy of the artist.

25/11/2025

Plan your next visit to The Model and experience our exhibitions - Admission is free!

Inheritance
Sat. 11 Oct. - Wed. 31 Dec. 2025

Mick O'Dea + Geraldine O'Neill; The Sunset Belongs to You
Sat. 15 Nov. - Wed. 31 Dec. 2025

Jack B. Yeats; A Painted Universe
Sat. 8 Nov. - Wed. 31 Dec. 2025

๐Ÿ“Œ Find more info on the exhibitions on our website www.themodel.ie



With thanks to Eda & Leonora for the video ๐Ÿฅฐ

We are loving the handmade ceramic Christmas ornaments by .ceramics ๐Ÿฅฐ This and many more gift ideas for this Christmas n...
25/11/2025

We are loving the handmade ceramic Christmas ornaments by .ceramics ๐Ÿฅฐ This and many more gift ideas for this Christmas new in our gift shop! โœจ

Open Tue. - Sat. 11am - 5pm!

โœจ Not long until our first Christmas Market at The Model this December! โœจ ๐Ÿ“…  Sun. 7, 14 & 21 Dec. 2025โฐ 12pm โ€“ 4pmShop u...
22/11/2025

โœจ Not long until our first Christmas Market at The Model this December! โœจ

๐Ÿ“… Sun. 7, 14 & 21 Dec. 2025
โฐ 12pm โ€“ 4pm

Shop unique gifts from local makers & creatives and explore our beautifully curated market stalls. Treat yourself to festive bites & coffee from cafรฉ foam. plus fun for the whole family!

โญ Free kids workshops on Sun. 7th & 14th Dec.
๐ŸŽฌ Free family screenings on Sun. 21st Dec.

Bring your friends, bring the family โ€“ and soak up the Christmas spirit at The Model.

Last nightโ€™s Sketching in the Gallery - A successful evening, where we got to look deeply at the portraits in โ€˜Sunset Be...
21/11/2025

Last nightโ€™s Sketching in the Gallery - A successful evening, where we got to look deeply at the portraits in โ€˜Sunset Belongs To Youโ€™.

๐Ÿ“ Last session: Thu. 27 Nov. 2025
โฑ๏ธ 5.30 pm โ€“ 7.30 pm
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets โ‚ฌ5, www.themodel.ie/tickets

Lovely to see so many participating in โ€˜crafting care le chรฉileโ€™ today - a collective collaboration of intra active care...
21/11/2025

Lovely to see so many participating in โ€˜crafting care le chรฉileโ€™ today - a collective collaboration of intra active care as part of , a project by .

๐ŸŽ Raffle Sneak Peek! ๐ŸŽOur ๐—” ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ณ๐˜‚๐—น ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—ก๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜ countdown continues โ€“ one of the eveningโ€™s highlights is our fanta...
21/11/2025

๐ŸŽ Raffle Sneak Peek! ๐ŸŽ
Our ๐—” ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ณ๐˜‚๐—น ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—ก๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜ countdown continues โ€“ one of the eveningโ€™s highlights is our fantastic festive RAFFLE!

With over โ‚ฌ1500 worth of prizes up for grabs, this yearโ€™s draw promises something special for everyone. From indulgent treats to unique local experiences, every raffle ticket gives you another chance to take home something wonderful. โœจ

Whether youโ€™re joining us for the mulled wine, the mince pies or the magic of ๐™„๐™ฉโ€™๐™จ ๐˜ผ ๐™’๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™™๐™š๐™ง๐™›๐™ช๐™ก ๐™‡๐™ž๐™›๐™š, be sure to stay for the raffle โ€“ you wonโ€™t want to miss these incredible prizes.

๐Ÿ“ ๐—” ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ณ๐˜‚๐—น ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—ก๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜
๐Ÿ“… Fri. 19 Dec. 2025
โฐ 6 โ€“ 9.30 pm (doors 5.30 pm)
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets โ‚ฌ30 โ€“ selling fast!

Secure your spot: www.themodel.ie/tickets

More highlights coming soonโ€ฆ ๐ŸŒŸ


Image courtesy of Park Circus/Paramount

Happy   ๐Ÿคฉ Today these little artists visited our gallery enjoying a tour of our current exhibition The Sunset Belongs to...
20/11/2025

Happy ๐Ÿคฉ Today these little artists visited our gallery enjoying a tour of our current exhibition The Sunset Belongs to You followed by a hands-on drawing session on the easels!

We offer tours & workshops for groups of all ages! Contact [email protected] for more info!

Our galleries are open late tomorrow, Thursday 20th November | 11am - 8pmโœจ๐Ÿ‘‰ โ€œSketching in the Galleryโ€ at 5.30pm๐Ÿ‘‰ Visit ...
19/11/2025

Our galleries are open late tomorrow, Thursday 20th November | 11am - 8pmโœจ

๐Ÿ‘‰ โ€œSketching in the Galleryโ€ at 5.30pm
๐Ÿ‘‰ Visit our exhibitions after hours until 8pm
๐Ÿ‘‰ Sligo Film Society shows โ€œChristyโ€ at 8pm

โ˜•๏ธ And grab a coffee while youโ€™re here, the cafรฉ will be open from 11am - 8pm.

Reminder! Artist Talk with Ronnie Hughes - Wednesday 19 November, 11.30am - Admission Free, booking required.https://www...
18/11/2025

Reminder! Artist Talk with Ronnie Hughes - Wednesday 19 November, 11.30am - Admission Free, booking required.

https://www.themodel.ie/tickets

with the painter and educator Ronnie Hughes at The Model!

๐Ÿ“ Wed. 19 Nov. 2025
โฑ๏ธ 11.30am
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Admission Free, booking required

This is a wonderful opportunity for art enthusiasts, students and artists to hear directly from the artist; and to learn more about his practice and career to date.

๐Ÿ“Œ While this event is free of charge, pre-booking is required to help us manage attendance and ensure a great experience for everyone. www.themodel.ie/tickets

Itโ€™s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in our gift shop ๐Ÿคฉ New in - Christmas ornaments, sweet treats and much more!...
18/11/2025

Itโ€™s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in our gift shop ๐Ÿคฉ New in - Christmas ornaments, sweet treats and much more!!

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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

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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. Nora Niland campaigned tirelessly on behalf of the collection throughout her tenure as County Librarian and Curator. 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. We host family days on the third Sunday of every month to engage family creativity, arts, crafts and fun, in response to our current exhibitions. The Modelโ€™s weekly cinema runs in collaboration with Sligo Film Society, one of Irelandโ€™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.