The model::niland is currently closed to facilitate our exciting redevelopment. We are presenting an innovative offsite programme as part of our closure year; see our home page for more info.
The Model Arts and Niland Gallery, Sligo is
is one of the leading contemporary cultural centres in Ireland.
Built in 1862 as a Model School, the present building was completely
refurbished, extended and reopened to wide acclaim in 2000.
The award winning building is home to the impressive Niland
Art Collection, featuring works by John and Jack B. Yeats,
Estella Solomons, Paul Henry and Louis Le Broquy among others.
The acclaimed contemporary exhibition programme features several
major exhibitions annually drawn from noted national and international
contemporary artists. Previous artists have included Patrick
Hall, Sean McSweeny, Mark Orange, Runa Islam, John Shinnors,
Camille Souter William Kentridge, Jaki Irvine, Andy Warhol, Patti Smith, Gerard Byrne and Barrie Cooke
among others.
The Model has
a vibrant performance programme which includes an eclectic mix
of contemporary and classical music and comedy. We present and host to two key music
festivals each year; The Sligo New Music Festival and
The Sligo Festival of Baroque Music, in October. Integral to the programme is an extensive offering of educational
opportunities for children and adults.
The Model is currently closed to facilate it’s second exciting phase of redevelopment, having closed in December 2007 following a major Andy Warhol
Exhibition and related film and music seasonos. It will reopening in
mid 2009.
Board of Management:
Bernadette O'Shea (Chairperson)
Declan Bree
Veronica Cawley
Anne Marie Ellison
Patrick Hall
Hubert Kearns
Chris McManus |
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Tom McSharry
Joe Leonard
Jackie Lynch
Mary Mulvey
Donal Tinney
Grace Weir |
The Model is revenue funded by:
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