Cranmore children prepare for The Model sleepover
This project started two weeks ago on the 20th of September. It involves the children of Cranmore (ages range from 7-10). We introduced the children to different forms of art. I started on the 2nd week of the project where the task was to find as many different textures and
Young Model visit Dublin Contemporary
At 7 o’clock this morning, it was still pitch dark, it was raining, there was absolutely no traffic on the roads and the Young Model were going to Dublin Contemporary again. After stopping in just about every town in Ireland we eventually arrived in Dublin’s bus station. We taxied over
Copenhagen Art Update
While in Copenhagen to pick up a new donation to The Niland Collection. I take the opportunity to check out this lively city’s art scene. My guide for the morning is Hannah Heilmann, a native Copenhagener, who kindly opens an exhibition in an artist-run gallery she’s work with just for
Young model created a mural with artist Etienne Zack
Two weekends ago The Model experienced a bit of a makeover. Outside at the front entrance there used to be a cracked white painted hoarding which was quite ugly and sad to look at, it was the first thing you saw when coming in the new Connaughton road entrance. Over
Harun Farocki Film-making Workshop
The Model intends to bring Cannes to Sligo with the help of esteemed film-maker Harun Farocki. Harun shares his valuable knowledge on the art of making a one-shot short film with a cross section of individuals – from art students to truck drivers, in order to help them create there
The Model is shortlisted for RIAI Irish Architecture Award
We are very pleased to announce that The Model has been shortlisted for the 22nd RIAI Irish Architecture Awards 2011, in the category of ‘Culture’. The nomination is for the beautiful redevelopment of the building which was designed by architects Sheridan Woods and completed in May 2010. The Model competed