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School Tours
	A guided visit of the Niland collection and contemporary galleries are offered to primary school children on Tuesday mornings. Tours of the contemporary galleries explores our current exhibition Sean McSweeney - Retrospective , which runs from 26 May to 15 July.
Sean McSweeney's work reveals a fascination with the changing nature of the light on the mountains, the sea and the boglands. His interest lies in capturing the vitality and diversity of the natural world, and he seems most at home in the miniature world of brackish pools, the shoreline, wild flowers and the reflection of the light upon the sea.
McSweeney, who was born in Dublin and is self-taught as a painter, began to exhibit regularly in the 1960s. He has held many solo exhibitions across Ireland and the UK and has taken part in group-shows in Europe and Australia. His work can be found in many public collections such as the Hugh Lane Municipal Gallery, Trinity College Dublin and the Ulster Museum. He was elected to Aosdana 1981.

Primary School

Tuesdays 10.00 am – 1.00 pm

In response to the Summer exhibitions Sean McSweeney - Retrospective, the gallery will be running a series of tours, workshops and school visits. The program aims to make contemporary art accessible to all primary school children in Sligo.
We are also asking primary school teachers to assist us in the further development of our primary school programme. If you are interested in being part of the panel please contact marielouise@modelart.ie

Secondary School Tours
Thursdays 10.00 am – 1.00 pm
A guided visit of the Niland collection and contemporary galleries are offered to secondary school students on Thursday mornings. For further details on the current exhibitions see primary school tours above.

Transition Year Module In Moving Image
Tuesday March 6, April 17, April 24
The Transition Year Module In Moving Image provides an in school oppurtunity for students and teachers alike for an active, pleasurable and creative engagement with moving images. It aims to promote a visual literacy that enables learners to interpret, respond and create. In content it comprises three strands: film screenings in a local venue, teacher training and provision of resources. This module is an unique initiative from the Irish Film Institute in partnership with the Irish Film Board, the Arts Council and the Irish Film Censor's Office. Screenings will take place in Model Arts and Niland Gallery and teacher training in Sligo Education Centre. For more information check www.irishfilm.ie

For all tours booking one week in advance is required and places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. To book, ring reception on 07191 41405.

Guided Tours
Teachers, group leaders and students can book free guided tours of the Model’s contemporary exhibitions and Niland collection. To book, contact marielouise@modelart.ie. You are advised to allow two weeks notice in booking your visit.