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The Model Sligo @modelsligo
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📣 The Model's October Newsletter out now! 🍂 mailchi.mp/themodel/october-…

📣 Exciting Programme at The Model this October! 📣

As the evenings grow colder, discover warm encounters with art, music and conversation this October at The Model as we present a new season of art and ideas. Join us for the launch of a major...

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📢Exhibition Opening – Sat. 11 Oct. 𝗜𝗻𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 Marcus Coates/ Miriam de Búrca/ Susan Hiller/ Anna Maria Maiolino/ Cornelia Parker/ Kathy Prendergast/ Selvagem – Cycle of Studies 11am – Curator's Tour with Emer McGarry 12pm – Breakfast Refreshments 1pm – Gallery Tour
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The Model is closed to the public on Thursday 25th and Friday 26th September. Apologies for any inconvenience caused and we look forward seeing you on Saturday 27th September. 🖤
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⚡ Just 10 days to go until Culture Night 2025 at The Model! Explore the full programme now ⚡ mailchi.mp/themodel/culture-…

⚡️ Culture Night 2025 at The Model ⚡️

Join us for Culture Night at The Model where we will celebrate community as our greatest superpower through music, dance, food, visual art, and performance. Take part in art workshops, dance to...

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There are just over two weeks left to see Extra Alphabets, a major exhibition by acclaimed Irish painter Mairead O’hEocha, on view at The Model until Saturday 20th September. Admission is Free. 📷 Installation view. Images by Ros Kavanagh
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🎄 CALL FOR STALLHOLDER 🎄 We’re excited to announce that The Model will be hosting a series of festive Christmas Markets this December – and we’re on the lookout for passionate local businesses, talented creators and unique makers to get involved! bit.ly/themodel-xmas-markets
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Lovely to see so many interested people showing up for the free guided tour of ‘Atlantic Light’ on the occasion of #NationalHeritageWeek yesterday. The exhibition continues until Sat. 20 Sep. at The Model – admission is free! #modelsligo #HeritageWeek #NilandCollection
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We adore the beautiful patterns, colours and antique motifs of the Italian wrapping paper by Tassotti – lovely selection available at our Gift Shop at The Model! 🥰 #modelsligo #giftshop #shoplocal @sligohub1 @SligoBID #tassottipaper
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Exhibition now open! 𝘼𝙩𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙇𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 Landscapes from the Niland Collection #modelsligo #irishheritage #jackbyeats #yeats #sligo #sligowhoknew #exhibition #sligoart
Image credit: Seán McSweeney (1935-2018), Evening Shoreline for John (In Memory of John Ruddock), 2014, oil on board. © Estate of Seán McSweeney. Image courtesy of The Model, home of The Niland Collection.

ALT Image credit: Seán McSweeney (1935-2018), Evening Shoreline for John (In Memory of John Ruddock), 2014, oil on board. © Estate of Seán McSweeney. Image courtesy of The Model, home of The Niland Collection.
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🌟 This week’s Guided Tour of 'The Dreaming Road' is now sold out – thank you to everyone who booked! Our tours are proving super popular, so we highly recommend pre-booking to avoid missing out. Tickets are selling fast! 👉 Book Now bit.ly/4lL0k3j
Image: John Butler Yeats (1839-1922), 'Jack in a Straw Hat', c.1879 - 80, oil on canvas. 'The Dreaming Road' exhibition, The Model, 2025.

ALT Image: John Butler Yeats (1839-1922), 'Jack in a Straw Hat', c.1879 - 80, oil on canvas. 'The Dreaming Road' exhibition, The Model, 2025.

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Our young artist were busy this week at the Creative Arts Camp with Ana Faye and Keith Murray here at The Model! There are still a few spaces left for next week!! Mon. 21 – Fri. 25 July 10am – 1pm For kids aged 5 – 12 📍The Model, Sligo 🎟️ Booking here themodel.ie/?event=summer-ca…
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Now open at The Model — 'Extra Alphabets' by acclaimed Irish artist Mairead O’hEocha. This captivating exhibition brings together new and recent works that reflect O’hEocha’s unique approach to painting, language, and visual form. themodel.ie/?exhibition=mair… #modelsligo
Mairead O'hEocha, Chinese Cabinet, Adams Auctioneers, Dublin, 2024, oil on board, 100 x 78 cm. Image courtesy of the artist.

ALT Mairead O'hEocha, Chinese Cabinet, Adams Auctioneers, Dublin, 2024, oil on board, 100 x 78 cm. Image courtesy of the artist.
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Exhibition now open! Flights from Reason curated by @aemi_ie Sat. 12 Jul. – Sat. 20 Sep. 2025 This in-person film installation is featuring works by Aurélien Froment (France), Saskia Holmkvist (Sweden), Keira Greene (UK), Ewelina Rosinska (Poland) and Chloe Brenan (Ireland).
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Exhibition now open! Mairead O'hEocha; Extra Alphabets curated by Michael Hill Sat. 5 Jul. – Sat. 20 Sep. 2025 themodel.ie/?exhibition=mair…
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19 Jun 2025
Jack B. Yeats (1871-1957) The Crest of the Hill, 1904 watercolour. The Niland Collection. Image courtesy of The Model, home of The Niland Collection Copyright credit
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19 Jun 2025
Jack B. Yeats (1871-1957) The Sea and the Lighthouse, 1947 Oil on canvas The Niland Collection Image courtesy of The Model, home of The Niland Collection Copyright credit
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19 Jun 2025
Currently exhibited at the Model in Sligo as part of the Jack B Yeats Exhibition, The Dreaming Road. Learn more during today's @rtearena on #rteradio1.
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21 May 2025
Wonderful trip today to the Model Sligo and to Sligo library. Many thanks to the staff of the model for for facilitating the workshops and to the staff at Sligo library and Sligo museum for facilitating the visit. The Model Sligo Sligo County Library @sligolib @modelsligo
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5 Jun 2025
Looking forward to catching @langsmonkey of @2nicecathboys' Closing Festival Club set at @cairdefestival with Alix, @tailtiu0 and Fun Protestants. July 12th. @modelsligo cairdefestival.com/2025/fun-…
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If you’re planning your visit to The Model this Tue, 13 May, please note that the Jack B Yeats exhibition The Dreaming Road will be closed to the public until 1pm. All other shows will remain open: Julianknxx; Chorus in Rememory of Flight & Marianne Keating; No Irish Need Apply.
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