A Special invitation for Schools
The Model’s is delighted to announce the launch of its Films for Schools programme this Winter at our new digital cinema. Beginning this 24 Nov. with the animated film Persepolis, based on the graphic novel of the same name which is recommended for French Senior Cycle. Budding filmmakers shouldn’t miss
Notes on a painting: ‘A Man in a Room Thinking’
Today’s blog is by our Projects Assistant, Lara Byrne, who explains how The Model was involved with the upcoming appearance of two Jack B. Yeats paintings from Graham Greene’s collection at Christie’s this Thursday, 11 Nov. The upcoming sale of two late oil paintings by Jack B. Yeats by Christies,
Signs of Peace: New Billboard campaign in Sligo
A new billboard campaign is turning heads around Sligo town. The campaign is part of an ongoing project, where six organisations, including The Model, work together as the RAPID Urban Collective. With this project, the collective took the opportunity to put the ideals and achievements of their respective organisations onto
Musical happening at The Model
There are lots of musical reasons to visit The Model this November. This Friday, one of Ireland’s most intriguing acts, Halves blend a vast range of instruments, acoustic and electronic, and guarantee an evocative, cinematic live experience. Check out this beautiful collaboration track from their new album ‘It Goes, It
Angelology ignites The Model
The Model was a cacophony of celestial activity last Friday for the opening of Angelology, a new exhibition by Russian artists Ilya and Emilia Kabakov. Hundreds of people attended the opening, which included a Bach violin recital by the artists’ fourteen year-old grandson, Joseph Morag and an Angel Tour of
Director Seamus Kealy to present at Ireland’s first conference on public space
The Model’s Director, Seamus Kealy, will speak at Ireland’s first conference on public spaces, Space, Place & Nature in Sligo: Connecting our Built Heritage & the Urban Environment, which is taking place in Sligo, on Friday 05 November. The aim is to look at our public realm and how we