Shelter from the cold and spend a relaxing afternoon at The Model where you can browse our exhibitions, do a spot of Christmas shopping in the bookshop and enjoy some seasonal treats in the festive surroundings of The Gallery Cafe!

We have a variety of gift ideas available in our bookshop and for the month of December we are offering a 20% discount on all books. Treat yourself and/or a loved one to The Niland Collection a beautiful catalogue containing specially commissioned texts on key works from the collection accompanied by full colour reproductions. We have many more books, film and music available including the Sligo Musicians Calendar 2015.

You can also shop for ceramics by Rachel Quinn and Lynda Gault, jewellery by Martina Hamilton, Made in Sligo Inisfree pens from Colm Breenan, horsehair pottery from Ian Carty, prints and cushions from Subadesigns and woodturned vessels by Matt Jones.

Catch our current exhibitions while they’re still here! _Into the Field _ and _Odey Curbelo Selects _ continue until January 11. An education pack on Into the Field is available for children at reception and gallery tours of the exhibitions take place every Saturday at 2pm.
Reminisce on Christmas memories in the cosy atmosphere of the foyer and share your favourite memory on a snowflake at the Christmas Memory Desk.

Round up your day with a delicious glass of mulled wine and homemade mince pies; just few of the many delicious snacks and beverages served by The Gallery Cafe every day.
We also have family activities lined up at the weekends as part of The Model’s first Christmas Cracker.