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SUMMARY:Graphite & Easel; Life Drawing Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday\, 10.30am – 1pm \n*No session on Fri. 22 May*\nJoin this social gathering of creative practitioners to further your drawing skills in the inspirational surroundings of The Model. With a life model in situ\, you can hone your drawing skills or simply come along to enjoy drawing with others. Graphite & Easel offers a supportive and informal environment where artists of all experience levels can enjoy the challenge and focus of drawing from life. New participants are welcome. \nEasels and boards are provided\, bring your own drawing materials. \nEvery Friday\, €10 per session\, pay on arrival. \nCredit: Drawings by Catherine McGagh at Graphite & Easel\, The Model\, 2022.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/graphite-life-drawing-sessions/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:The Model\, Sligo\, The Mall\, Sligo\, Sligo\, F91 TP20\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community
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SUMMARY:Graphite & Easel; Life Drawing Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday\, 10.30am – 1pm \n*No session on Fri. 22 May*\nJoin this social gathering of creative practitioners to further your drawing skills in the inspirational surroundings of The Model. With a life model in situ\, you can hone your drawing skills or simply come along to enjoy drawing with others. Graphite & Easel offers a supportive and informal environment where artists of all experience levels can enjoy the challenge and focus of drawing from life. New participants are welcome. \nEasels and boards are provided\, bring your own drawing materials. \nEvery Friday\, €10 per session\, pay on arrival. \nCredit: Drawings by Catherine McGagh at Graphite & Easel\, The Model\, 2022.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/graphite-life-drawing-sessions/2026-10-16/
LOCATION:The Model\, Sligo\, The Mall\, Sligo\, Sligo\, F91 TP20\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community
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SUMMARY:Graphite & Easel; Life Drawing Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday\, 10.30am – 1pm \n*No session on Fri. 22 May*\nJoin this social gathering of creative practitioners to further your drawing skills in the inspirational surroundings of The Model. With a life model in situ\, you can hone your drawing skills or simply come along to enjoy drawing with others. Graphite & Easel offers a supportive and informal environment where artists of all experience levels can enjoy the challenge and focus of drawing from life. New participants are welcome. \nEasels and boards are provided\, bring your own drawing materials. \nEvery Friday\, €10 per session\, pay on arrival. \nCredit: Drawings by Catherine McGagh at Graphite & Easel\, The Model\, 2022.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/graphite-life-drawing-sessions/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:The Model\, Sligo\, The Mall\, Sligo\, Sligo\, F91 TP20\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261002T103000
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SUMMARY:Graphite & Easel; Life Drawing Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday\, 10.30am – 1pm \n*No session on Fri. 22 May*\nJoin this social gathering of creative practitioners to further your drawing skills in the inspirational surroundings of The Model. With a life model in situ\, you can hone your drawing skills or simply come along to enjoy drawing with others. Graphite & Easel offers a supportive and informal environment where artists of all experience levels can enjoy the challenge and focus of drawing from life. New participants are welcome. \nEasels and boards are provided\, bring your own drawing materials. \nEvery Friday\, €10 per session\, pay on arrival. \nCredit: Drawings by Catherine McGagh at Graphite & Easel\, The Model\, 2022.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/graphite-life-drawing-sessions/2026-10-02/
LOCATION:The Model\, Sligo\, The Mall\, Sligo\, Sligo\, F91 TP20\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community
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SUMMARY:Bump and Baby
DESCRIPTION:Fri. 5 Jun. 2026 \n10am – 12pm\nNew and expectant mums are invited to come and join Michelle Doherty’s Bump & Baby meet-ups on the first Friday of every month. Have a cuppa and connect with new parents in the pleasant surroundings of The Model café. Explore the gallery exhibitions\, The Niland Collection\, our early years creative spaces and feel supported as you build your community. \nMamógs (www.mamogs.ie) is a unique support network for new parents.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/bump-and-baby/2026-10-02/
LOCATION:The Model\, Sligo\, The Mall\, Sligo\, Sligo\, F91 TP20\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Community,Family
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SUMMARY:Graphite & Easel; Life Drawing Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday\, 10.30am – 1pm \n*No session on Fri. 22 May*\nJoin this social gathering of creative practitioners to further your drawing skills in the inspirational surroundings of The Model. With a life model in situ\, you can hone your drawing skills or simply come along to enjoy drawing with others. Graphite & Easel offers a supportive and informal environment where artists of all experience levels can enjoy the challenge and focus of drawing from life. New participants are welcome. \nEasels and boards are provided\, bring your own drawing materials. \nEvery Friday\, €10 per session\, pay on arrival. \nCredit: Drawings by Catherine McGagh at Graphite & Easel\, The Model\, 2022.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/graphite-life-drawing-sessions/2026-09-25/
LOCATION:The Model\, Sligo\, The Mall\, Sligo\, Sligo\, F91 TP20\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260918T103000
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SUMMARY:Graphite & Easel; Life Drawing Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday\, 10.30am – 1pm \n*No session on Fri. 22 May*\nJoin this social gathering of creative practitioners to further your drawing skills in the inspirational surroundings of The Model. With a life model in situ\, you can hone your drawing skills or simply come along to enjoy drawing with others. Graphite & Easel offers a supportive and informal environment where artists of all experience levels can enjoy the challenge and focus of drawing from life. New participants are welcome. \nEasels and boards are provided\, bring your own drawing materials. \nEvery Friday\, €10 per session\, pay on arrival. \nCredit: Drawings by Catherine McGagh at Graphite & Easel\, The Model\, 2022.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/graphite-life-drawing-sessions/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:The Model\, Sligo\, The Mall\, Sligo\, Sligo\, F91 TP20\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916
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SUMMARY:13th Adaptation Film Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Thu. 16 – Sun. 20 Sep. 2026\n\nScreening in Leitrim and Sligo\nFor the first time in its thirteen years\, Adaptation takes a sharp international turn while maintaining its commitment to Irish screen adaptations and the growing body of cinema from our part of the North West. We are delighted to celebrate some of the key adaptation work of German Oscar-winning filmmaker Volker Schlöndorff from his sixty-year long career. Leitrim’s focus on Cyprus as part of the Irish EU Presidency allows us to screen the Sundance 2026 winning work of director Myrsini Aristidou. \nPat Murphy\, a trailblazing director for women in Irish cinema in the 1980s\, reprises her take on James Joyce and film adaptation. Pat will also deliver a workshop focusing on collaboration in filmmaking. The local and the international go hand in hand in our opening night event: a series of short film adaptations by a number of North Leitrim’s filmmakers. \nThe festival culminates with writer Colm Tóibín in conversation with friend and collaborator Volker Schlöndorff. \nVenues\nThe Glens Centre\, Manorhamilton\nThe Model Cinema\, Sligo\nManorhamilton Library\nSligo Youth Theatre \nwww.cinemanorthwest.ie
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/13th-adaptation-film-festival-2026/
LOCATION:The Model\, Sligo\, The Mall\, Sligo\, Sligo\, F91 TP20\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Arts,Festival,Community,Family
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SUMMARY:Graphite & Easel; Life Drawing Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday\, 10.30am – 1pm \n*No session on Fri. 22 May*\nJoin this social gathering of creative practitioners to further your drawing skills in the inspirational surroundings of The Model. With a life model in situ\, you can hone your drawing skills or simply come along to enjoy drawing with others. Graphite & Easel offers a supportive and informal environment where artists of all experience levels can enjoy the challenge and focus of drawing from life. New participants are welcome. \nEasels and boards are provided\, bring your own drawing materials. \nEvery Friday\, €10 per session\, pay on arrival. \nCredit: Drawings by Catherine McGagh at Graphite & Easel\, The Model\, 2022.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/graphite-life-drawing-sessions/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:The Model\, Sligo\, The Mall\, Sligo\, Sligo\, F91 TP20\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260904T103000
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SUMMARY:Graphite & Easel; Life Drawing Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday\, 10.30am – 1pm \n*No session on Fri. 22 May*\nJoin this social gathering of creative practitioners to further your drawing skills in the inspirational surroundings of The Model. With a life model in situ\, you can hone your drawing skills or simply come along to enjoy drawing with others. Graphite & Easel offers a supportive and informal environment where artists of all experience levels can enjoy the challenge and focus of drawing from life. New participants are welcome. \nEasels and boards are provided\, bring your own drawing materials. \nEvery Friday\, €10 per session\, pay on arrival. \nCredit: Drawings by Catherine McGagh at Graphite & Easel\, The Model\, 2022.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/graphite-life-drawing-sessions/2026-09-04/
LOCATION:The Model\, Sligo\, The Mall\, Sligo\, Sligo\, F91 TP20\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community
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SUMMARY:Bump and Baby
DESCRIPTION:Fri. 5 Jun. 2026 \n10am – 12pm\nNew and expectant mums are invited to come and join Michelle Doherty’s Bump & Baby meet-ups on the first Friday of every month. Have a cuppa and connect with new parents in the pleasant surroundings of The Model café. Explore the gallery exhibitions\, The Niland Collection\, our early years creative spaces and feel supported as you build your community. \nMamógs (www.mamogs.ie) is a unique support network for new parents.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/bump-and-baby/2026-09-04/
LOCATION:The Model\, Sligo\, The Mall\, Sligo\, Sligo\, F91 TP20\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Community,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260828T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260828T130000
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UID:10010919-1787913000-1787922000@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:Graphite & Easel; Life Drawing Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday\, 10.30am – 1pm \n*No session on Fri. 22 May*\nJoin this social gathering of creative practitioners to further your drawing skills in the inspirational surroundings of The Model. With a life model in situ\, you can hone your drawing skills or simply come along to enjoy drawing with others. Graphite & Easel offers a supportive and informal environment where artists of all experience levels can enjoy the challenge and focus of drawing from life. New participants are welcome. \nEasels and boards are provided\, bring your own drawing materials. \nEvery Friday\, €10 per session\, pay on arrival. \nCredit: Drawings by Catherine McGagh at Graphite & Easel\, The Model\, 2022.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/graphite-life-drawing-sessions/2026-08-28/
LOCATION:The Model\, Sligo\, The Mall\, Sligo\, Sligo\, F91 TP20\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260822T110000
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SUMMARY:Jack B. Yeats | Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, 11 am \nJune – August 2026\n€15 pp (children go free) | Limited spaces\, pre-booking required\nExplore the artistic journey of Jack Butler Yeats at The Model with an expert guided tour that showcases highlights from the Niland Collection. This experience unveils Yeats’s transformation from early illustrations to his impactful late oil paintings\, revealing the influences of his Sligo upbringing.  \nEngage with the themes of memory\, emotion\, and imagination that deeply informed his work. Gain a unique perspective on the ‘living ginger’ — the essence that Yeats believed animates his creations\, providing an enriching insight into one of Ireland’s most celebrated artists. \n– Guided exploration of Jack Butler Yeats’s works at The Model\n– Private entry to the galleries with an expert guide\n– Discover some of his works from the Niland Collection featuring early illustrations and late paintings\n– Delve into the themes of memory and emotion in Yeats’s art\n– Gain insights into Yeats’s artistic philosophy and influences\n \nFor larger groups (10 or more) please contact info@themodel.ie before booking. \nFor individual bookings – click here  \n\n\n\nTour Info\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTours start at 11 am sharp and take approximately 1 hour. Access to our galleries is free and you are welcome to view the rest of our exhibitions after your guided tour. \nNotes:\nIn the interests of health and safety of the group and guides\, please let us know if you are experiencing any Covid-19 symptoms or Flu like symptoms by email before coming to The Model to arrange a cancellation. \nIf you require additional accessibility assistance\, please phone ahead for guidance. \nAvailable Tour Dates:\nSat. 13 Jun. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 20 Jun. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 27 Jun. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 11 Jul. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 18 Jul. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 25 Jul. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 1 Aug. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 8 Aug. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 15 Aug. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 22 Aug. 2026\, 11 am
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/jack-b-yeats-guided-tour/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:The Model\, Sligo\, The Mall\, Sligo\, Sligo\, F91 TP20\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Arts,Education,Family
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260823
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SUMMARY:Phil Collins Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The Model is delighted to present a major exhibition by the internationally renowned visual artist and filmmaker Phil Collins. Over the course of a deeply engaged practice spanning three decades\, Collins has realised ambitious projects that shift perspective between the individual and the collective\, situating personal experience within broader historical contexts. Balancing intimacy with social critique\, he consistently challenges the conventions of documentary representation\, creating works that are emotionally charged\, formally adventurous and attentive to the poetics of the everyday. This presentation brings together three recent moving-image installations which\, in distinct registers\, reflect on the afterlives of socialism and the ways public space\, ideology and collective form shape one another. \nA century after the October Revolution\, Ceremony (2018) follows the journey of a Soviet-era statue of Friedrich Engels – co-founder\, with Karl Marx\, of communist theory – from a village in Eastern Ukraine to Manchester\, the city where Engels lived and worked for more than twenty years. There\, it was unveiled as a new public monument and welcomed by local communities during a live broadcast closing the 2017 edition of Manchester International Festival. In the year leading up to this moment\, Collins collaborated with activists\, organisations and people across the city to explore the social conditions of austerity Britain in the twenty-first century. \nFeaturing Maxine Peake as the voice of Engels\, alongside a central performance by Carla Henry\, Ceremony is a freewheeling journey through Collins’ expansive visual language: from documentary and artist’s film to staged performance and archival material. As the statue travels from one end of Europe to the other\, the film traverses shifting historical and political imaginaries\, while repeatedly cutting back to the lives of Collins’ collaborators in Manchester – a young dancer struggling to make ends meet\, a factory worker returning to work immediately after a stroke\, a schoolgirl facing limited opportunities for further education\, a homeless woman losing custody of her child\, and a migrant navigating the bureaucracy of the welfare system. \nCombining elements of the road movie\, experimental television\, and socialist mass gatherings\, Ceremony prompts broader questions\, such as what might Engels make of the world today\, and where do continuities with the struggles of his time remain visible? \nHome to You (2019) was filmed in the neighbourhood of Luník IX in Košice\, Slovakia\, in collaboration with the city’s sizeable Roma population\, among the largest in the region. Once a showpiece of socialist urban planning\, the housing estate underwent major demographic change after 1989\, as many impoverished and socially marginalised families were gradually displaced there from other parts of the city. Marked by decades of neglect and segregation\, Luník IX is emblematic of ongoing exclusion that defines the everyday realities of Roma people across Eastern Europe. \nCollins’ film follows a number of residents from the estate as they move through the routines and pressures of daily life – working low-paid jobs\, caring for relatives\, coping with overstretched public services and crumbling infrastructure\, as well as sharing moments of companionship and fleeting joy. Instead of reproducing the imagery through which Roma are often reduced or maligned\, they appear here as grafters\, caregivers\, neighbours\, and pillars of community. Originally created as a companion piece to Cate Le Bon’s eponymous single\, the film remains attuned to gestures of solidarity\, gentle humour and mutual dependence\, whilst insisting on the urgency of confronting the structures that deny recognition\, dignity and belonging to certain lives. What emerges is less a portrait of marginalisation than a quiet affirmation of presence and collective endurance. \nIn a succession of receding visual planes\, An Interval (2018/2026) takes the form of a single-take static view of a busy thoroughfare in Pyongyang\, filmed in 2018. Pedestrians\, cars and trams move simultaneously in opposite directions\, like overlapping currents within a city in motion. The fixed\, unblinking gaze of the camera lends poetry to the intervals that structure this flow\, to the loose choreography between bodies\, gestures and movements\, at once spontaneous and coordinated\, through which social life is made visible. \nA glitch in the DV tape abruptly ruptures this mesmerising rhythm. For a brief moment\, a body crossing the frame appears split in two\, before the image gives way to footage from the Arirang Mass Games\, a large-scale spectacle filmed the same year\, during one of the last periods in which foreign visitors were granted access. The interval between bodies that structures the street scene\, is suddenly replaced by another form of choreography\, one organised through synchronisation\, discipline and display. Embodying the ideology of the nation\, the games are an immense exercise in mass performance as political theatre: hundreds of thousands of participants in precise formations\, elaborate staging and visual effects. It is the state presenting itself as image – not everyday life\, but it’s mythologised\, fictional double. \nNorth Korea is frequently imagined in contradictory terms – as both inaccessible and hyper-visible\, hidden from view yet endlessly reproduced by state propaganda. An Interval inhabits the tension between these modes of seeing. Rather than seeking revelation or explanation\, it stays close to everyday activity and the social patterns that emerge in repetition. \nThe exhibition is accompanied by a screening of Collin’s 2004 film\, they shoot horses on Sat. 4 Jun. from 3.30pm. Referencing the 1935 novel They Shoot Horses\, Don’t They?\, which tells the story of gruelling dance competitions as a form of entertainment during the Great Depression\, they shoot horses was a disco dance marathon organised by the artist Phil Collins in 2004 with a group of young people in Ramallah\, Palestine\, during the Second Intifada. \nFilmed in real time over the course of eight hours\, the dancers pass through unfolding stages of elation\, joy\, fatigue\, exhaustion\, and endurance to a soundtrack of pop\, rock and dance hits from the 1960s onwards. Speaking to both the hardships and the resilience of living under the decades-long illegal occupation by the state of Israel\, they shoot horses centres dancing as an act of resistance in the face of daily atrocities\, and as a fragile yet inextinguishable anticipation of liberation to come. \nthey shoot horses is accompanied by a programme of events that runs from 3.30pm on 4 June at The Model. As part of this Phil Collins will be in conversation with Dr Declan Long at 4pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Artist\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhil Collins is a visual artist\, filmmaker and educator who lives in Berlin and Wuppertal. He is internationally recognised for a socially engaged practice which addresses the intersections of art\, politics and popular culture. Taking different forms – from films\, photography and installation\, to performative situations and live events – his work brings to the fore aspects of everyday experience and voices that have often been disregarded or suppressed. Across geographies\, ethnicities\, languages\, genders\, sexualities\, and social classes\, Collins’ approach is guided by an ethos of connection and solidarity in the ongoing struggle for social justice and collective liberation. \nPhil Collins’ solo exhibition will run at The Model until Sat. 22 August. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAssociated Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\nthey shoot horses\nSat. 4 Jul. 2026\, 3.30pm – 11.30pm\nAdmission Free\, donations welcome\n4pm – Artist Talk: Phil Collins in conversation with Dr Declan Long\n5pm – Dabke Workshop with dancer Amir Sabra\n6pm – Levantine Food Sampling with Aremoja \n\nImage credits: Phil Collins\, Home to You\, 2019. Courtesy Shady Lane Productions\, Berlin
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/phil-collins-exhibition/
LOCATION:The Model\, Sligo\, The Mall\, Sligo\, Sligo\, F91 TP20\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260821T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260821T130000
DTSTAMP:20260602T150945Z
CREATED:20260602T150945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T150945Z
UID:10010918-1787308200-1787317200@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:Graphite & Easel; Life Drawing Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday\, 10.30am – 1pm \n*No session on Fri. 22 May*\nJoin this social gathering of creative practitioners to further your drawing skills in the inspirational surroundings of The Model. With a life model in situ\, you can hone your drawing skills or simply come along to enjoy drawing with others. Graphite & Easel offers a supportive and informal environment where artists of all experience levels can enjoy the challenge and focus of drawing from life. New participants are welcome. \nEasels and boards are provided\, bring your own drawing materials. \nEvery Friday\, €10 per session\, pay on arrival. \nCredit: Drawings by Catherine McGagh at Graphite & Easel\, The Model\, 2022.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/graphite-life-drawing-sessions/2026-08-21/
LOCATION:The Model\, Sligo\, The Mall\, Sligo\, Sligo\, F91 TP20\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sligo.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/graphite-easel-life-drawing-sessions.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260815T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260815T120000
DTSTAMP:20260602T145445Z
CREATED:20260602T145445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T145445Z
UID:10010896-1786791600-1786795200@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:Jack B. Yeats | Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, 11 am \nJune – August 2026\n€15 pp (children go free) | Limited spaces\, pre-booking required\nExplore the artistic journey of Jack Butler Yeats at The Model with an expert guided tour that showcases highlights from the Niland Collection. This experience unveils Yeats’s transformation from early illustrations to his impactful late oil paintings\, revealing the influences of his Sligo upbringing.  \nEngage with the themes of memory\, emotion\, and imagination that deeply informed his work. Gain a unique perspective on the ‘living ginger’ — the essence that Yeats believed animates his creations\, providing an enriching insight into one of Ireland’s most celebrated artists. \n– Guided exploration of Jack Butler Yeats’s works at The Model\n– Private entry to the galleries with an expert guide\n– Discover some of his works from the Niland Collection featuring early illustrations and late paintings\n– Delve into the themes of memory and emotion in Yeats’s art\n– Gain insights into Yeats’s artistic philosophy and influences\n \nFor larger groups (10 or more) please contact info@themodel.ie before booking. \nFor individual bookings – click here  \n\n\n\nTour Info\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTours start at 11 am sharp and take approximately 1 hour. Access to our galleries is free and you are welcome to view the rest of our exhibitions after your guided tour. \nNotes:\nIn the interests of health and safety of the group and guides\, please let us know if you are experiencing any Covid-19 symptoms or Flu like symptoms by email before coming to The Model to arrange a cancellation. \nIf you require additional accessibility assistance\, please phone ahead for guidance. \nAvailable Tour Dates:\nSat. 13 Jun. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 20 Jun. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 27 Jun. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 11 Jul. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 18 Jul. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 25 Jul. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 1 Aug. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 8 Aug. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 15 Aug. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 22 Aug. 2026\, 11 am
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/jack-b-yeats-guided-tour/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:The Model\, Sligo\, The Mall\, Sligo\, Sligo\, F91 TP20\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Arts,Education,Family
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sligo.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/jack-b.-yeats-guided-tour.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260814T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260814T130000
DTSTAMP:20260602T150945Z
CREATED:20260602T150945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T150945Z
UID:10010917-1786703400-1786712400@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:Graphite & Easel; Life Drawing Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday\, 10.30am – 1pm \n*No session on Fri. 22 May*\nJoin this social gathering of creative practitioners to further your drawing skills in the inspirational surroundings of The Model. With a life model in situ\, you can hone your drawing skills or simply come along to enjoy drawing with others. Graphite & Easel offers a supportive and informal environment where artists of all experience levels can enjoy the challenge and focus of drawing from life. New participants are welcome. \nEasels and boards are provided\, bring your own drawing materials. \nEvery Friday\, €10 per session\, pay on arrival. \nCredit: Drawings by Catherine McGagh at Graphite & Easel\, The Model\, 2022.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/graphite-life-drawing-sessions/2026-08-14/
LOCATION:The Model\, Sligo\, The Mall\, Sligo\, Sligo\, F91 TP20\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sligo.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/graphite-easel-life-drawing-sessions.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260808T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260808T120000
DTSTAMP:20260602T145445Z
CREATED:20260602T145445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T145445Z
UID:10010895-1786186800-1786190400@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:Jack B. Yeats | Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, 11 am \nJune – August 2026\n€15 pp (children go free) | Limited spaces\, pre-booking required\nExplore the artistic journey of Jack Butler Yeats at The Model with an expert guided tour that showcases highlights from the Niland Collection. This experience unveils Yeats’s transformation from early illustrations to his impactful late oil paintings\, revealing the influences of his Sligo upbringing.  \nEngage with the themes of memory\, emotion\, and imagination that deeply informed his work. Gain a unique perspective on the ‘living ginger’ — the essence that Yeats believed animates his creations\, providing an enriching insight into one of Ireland’s most celebrated artists. \n– Guided exploration of Jack Butler Yeats’s works at The Model\n– Private entry to the galleries with an expert guide\n– Discover some of his works from the Niland Collection featuring early illustrations and late paintings\n– Delve into the themes of memory and emotion in Yeats’s art\n– Gain insights into Yeats’s artistic philosophy and influences\n \nFor larger groups (10 or more) please contact info@themodel.ie before booking. \nFor individual bookings – click here  \n\n\n\nTour Info\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTours start at 11 am sharp and take approximately 1 hour. Access to our galleries is free and you are welcome to view the rest of our exhibitions after your guided tour. \nNotes:\nIn the interests of health and safety of the group and guides\, please let us know if you are experiencing any Covid-19 symptoms or Flu like symptoms by email before coming to The Model to arrange a cancellation. \nIf you require additional accessibility assistance\, please phone ahead for guidance. \nAvailable Tour Dates:\nSat. 13 Jun. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 20 Jun. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 27 Jun. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 11 Jul. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 18 Jul. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 25 Jul. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 1 Aug. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 8 Aug. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 15 Aug. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 22 Aug. 2026\, 11 am
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/jack-b-yeats-guided-tour/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:The Model\, Sligo\, The Mall\, Sligo\, Sligo\, F91 TP20\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Arts,Education,Family
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sligo.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/jack-b.-yeats-guided-tour.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260807T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260807T130000
DTSTAMP:20260602T150945Z
CREATED:20260602T150945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T150945Z
UID:10010916-1786098600-1786107600@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:Graphite & Easel; Life Drawing Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday\, 10.30am – 1pm \n*No session on Fri. 22 May*\nJoin this social gathering of creative practitioners to further your drawing skills in the inspirational surroundings of The Model. With a life model in situ\, you can hone your drawing skills or simply come along to enjoy drawing with others. Graphite & Easel offers a supportive and informal environment where artists of all experience levels can enjoy the challenge and focus of drawing from life. New participants are welcome. \nEasels and boards are provided\, bring your own drawing materials. \nEvery Friday\, €10 per session\, pay on arrival. \nCredit: Drawings by Catherine McGagh at Graphite & Easel\, The Model\, 2022.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/graphite-life-drawing-sessions/2026-08-07/
LOCATION:The Model\, Sligo\, The Mall\, Sligo\, Sligo\, F91 TP20\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sligo.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/graphite-easel-life-drawing-sessions.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260807T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260807T120000
DTSTAMP:20260602T150639Z
CREATED:20260602T150639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T150639Z
UID:10010903-1786096800-1786104000@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:Bump and Baby
DESCRIPTION:Fri. 5 Jun. 2026 \n10am – 12pm\nNew and expectant mums are invited to come and join Michelle Doherty’s Bump & Baby meet-ups on the first Friday of every month. Have a cuppa and connect with new parents in the pleasant surroundings of The Model café. Explore the gallery exhibitions\, The Niland Collection\, our early years creative spaces and feel supported as you build your community. \nMamógs (www.mamogs.ie) is a unique support network for new parents.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/bump-and-baby/2026-08-07/
LOCATION:The Model\, Sligo\, The Mall\, Sligo\, Sligo\, F91 TP20\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Community,Family
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sligo.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bump-and-baby.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260801T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260801T120000
DTSTAMP:20260602T145445Z
CREATED:20260602T145445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T145445Z
UID:10010894-1785582000-1785585600@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:Jack B. Yeats | Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, 11 am \nJune – August 2026\n€15 pp (children go free) | Limited spaces\, pre-booking required\nExplore the artistic journey of Jack Butler Yeats at The Model with an expert guided tour that showcases highlights from the Niland Collection. This experience unveils Yeats’s transformation from early illustrations to his impactful late oil paintings\, revealing the influences of his Sligo upbringing.  \nEngage with the themes of memory\, emotion\, and imagination that deeply informed his work. Gain a unique perspective on the ‘living ginger’ — the essence that Yeats believed animates his creations\, providing an enriching insight into one of Ireland’s most celebrated artists. \n– Guided exploration of Jack Butler Yeats’s works at The Model\n– Private entry to the galleries with an expert guide\n– Discover some of his works from the Niland Collection featuring early illustrations and late paintings\n– Delve into the themes of memory and emotion in Yeats’s art\n– Gain insights into Yeats’s artistic philosophy and influences\n \nFor larger groups (10 or more) please contact info@themodel.ie before booking. \nFor individual bookings – click here  \n\n\n\nTour Info\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTours start at 11 am sharp and take approximately 1 hour. Access to our galleries is free and you are welcome to view the rest of our exhibitions after your guided tour. \nNotes:\nIn the interests of health and safety of the group and guides\, please let us know if you are experiencing any Covid-19 symptoms or Flu like symptoms by email before coming to The Model to arrange a cancellation. \nIf you require additional accessibility assistance\, please phone ahead for guidance. \nAvailable Tour Dates:\nSat. 13 Jun. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 20 Jun. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 27 Jun. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 11 Jul. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 18 Jul. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 25 Jul. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 1 Aug. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 8 Aug. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 15 Aug. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 22 Aug. 2026\, 11 am
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/jack-b-yeats-guided-tour/2026-08-01/
LOCATION:The Model\, Sligo\, The Mall\, Sligo\, Sligo\, F91 TP20\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Arts,Education,Family
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sligo.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/jack-b.-yeats-guided-tour.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260731T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260731T130000
DTSTAMP:20260602T150945Z
CREATED:20260602T150945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T150945Z
UID:10010915-1785493800-1785502800@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:Graphite & Easel; Life Drawing Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday\, 10.30am – 1pm \n*No session on Fri. 22 May*\nJoin this social gathering of creative practitioners to further your drawing skills in the inspirational surroundings of The Model. With a life model in situ\, you can hone your drawing skills or simply come along to enjoy drawing with others. Graphite & Easel offers a supportive and informal environment where artists of all experience levels can enjoy the challenge and focus of drawing from life. New participants are welcome. \nEasels and boards are provided\, bring your own drawing materials. \nEvery Friday\, €10 per session\, pay on arrival. \nCredit: Drawings by Catherine McGagh at Graphite & Easel\, The Model\, 2022.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/graphite-life-drawing-sessions/2026-07-31/
LOCATION:The Model\, Sligo\, The Mall\, Sligo\, Sligo\, F91 TP20\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sligo.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/graphite-easel-life-drawing-sessions.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260725T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260725T120000
DTSTAMP:20260602T145445Z
CREATED:20260602T145445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T145445Z
UID:10010893-1784977200-1784980800@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:Jack B. Yeats | Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, 11 am \nJune – August 2026\n€15 pp (children go free) | Limited spaces\, pre-booking required\nExplore the artistic journey of Jack Butler Yeats at The Model with an expert guided tour that showcases highlights from the Niland Collection. This experience unveils Yeats’s transformation from early illustrations to his impactful late oil paintings\, revealing the influences of his Sligo upbringing.  \nEngage with the themes of memory\, emotion\, and imagination that deeply informed his work. Gain a unique perspective on the ‘living ginger’ — the essence that Yeats believed animates his creations\, providing an enriching insight into one of Ireland’s most celebrated artists. \n– Guided exploration of Jack Butler Yeats’s works at The Model\n– Private entry to the galleries with an expert guide\n– Discover some of his works from the Niland Collection featuring early illustrations and late paintings\n– Delve into the themes of memory and emotion in Yeats’s art\n– Gain insights into Yeats’s artistic philosophy and influences\n \nFor larger groups (10 or more) please contact info@themodel.ie before booking. \nFor individual bookings – click here  \n\n\n\nTour Info\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTours start at 11 am sharp and take approximately 1 hour. Access to our galleries is free and you are welcome to view the rest of our exhibitions after your guided tour. \nNotes:\nIn the interests of health and safety of the group and guides\, please let us know if you are experiencing any Covid-19 symptoms or Flu like symptoms by email before coming to The Model to arrange a cancellation. \nIf you require additional accessibility assistance\, please phone ahead for guidance. \nAvailable Tour Dates:\nSat. 13 Jun. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 20 Jun. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 27 Jun. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 11 Jul. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 18 Jul. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 25 Jul. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 1 Aug. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 8 Aug. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 15 Aug. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 22 Aug. 2026\, 11 am
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/jack-b-yeats-guided-tour/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:The Model\, Sligo\, The Mall\, Sligo\, Sligo\, F91 TP20\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Arts,Education,Family
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sligo.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/jack-b.-yeats-guided-tour.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260724T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260724T130000
DTSTAMP:20260602T150945Z
CREATED:20260602T150945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T150945Z
UID:10010914-1784889000-1784898000@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:Graphite & Easel; Life Drawing Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday\, 10.30am – 1pm \n*No session on Fri. 22 May*\nJoin this social gathering of creative practitioners to further your drawing skills in the inspirational surroundings of The Model. With a life model in situ\, you can hone your drawing skills or simply come along to enjoy drawing with others. Graphite & Easel offers a supportive and informal environment where artists of all experience levels can enjoy the challenge and focus of drawing from life. New participants are welcome. \nEasels and boards are provided\, bring your own drawing materials. \nEvery Friday\, €10 per session\, pay on arrival. \nCredit: Drawings by Catherine McGagh at Graphite & Easel\, The Model\, 2022.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/graphite-life-drawing-sessions/2026-07-24/
LOCATION:The Model\, Sligo\, The Mall\, Sligo\, Sligo\, F91 TP20\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sligo.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/graphite-easel-life-drawing-sessions.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260718T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260718T120000
DTSTAMP:20260602T145445Z
CREATED:20260602T145445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T145445Z
UID:10010892-1784372400-1784376000@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:Jack B. Yeats | Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, 11 am \nJune – August 2026\n€15 pp (children go free) | Limited spaces\, pre-booking required\nExplore the artistic journey of Jack Butler Yeats at The Model with an expert guided tour that showcases highlights from the Niland Collection. This experience unveils Yeats’s transformation from early illustrations to his impactful late oil paintings\, revealing the influences of his Sligo upbringing.  \nEngage with the themes of memory\, emotion\, and imagination that deeply informed his work. Gain a unique perspective on the ‘living ginger’ — the essence that Yeats believed animates his creations\, providing an enriching insight into one of Ireland’s most celebrated artists. \n– Guided exploration of Jack Butler Yeats’s works at The Model\n– Private entry to the galleries with an expert guide\n– Discover some of his works from the Niland Collection featuring early illustrations and late paintings\n– Delve into the themes of memory and emotion in Yeats’s art\n– Gain insights into Yeats’s artistic philosophy and influences\n \nFor larger groups (10 or more) please contact info@themodel.ie before booking. \nFor individual bookings – click here  \n\n\n\nTour Info\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTours start at 11 am sharp and take approximately 1 hour. Access to our galleries is free and you are welcome to view the rest of our exhibitions after your guided tour. \nNotes:\nIn the interests of health and safety of the group and guides\, please let us know if you are experiencing any Covid-19 symptoms or Flu like symptoms by email before coming to The Model to arrange a cancellation. \nIf you require additional accessibility assistance\, please phone ahead for guidance. \nAvailable Tour Dates:\nSat. 13 Jun. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 20 Jun. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 27 Jun. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 11 Jul. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 18 Jul. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 25 Jul. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 1 Aug. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 8 Aug. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 15 Aug. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 22 Aug. 2026\, 11 am
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/jack-b-yeats-guided-tour/2026-07-18/
LOCATION:The Model\, Sligo\, The Mall\, Sligo\, Sligo\, F91 TP20\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Arts,Education,Family
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sligo.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/jack-b.-yeats-guided-tour.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260717T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260717T130000
DTSTAMP:20260602T150945Z
CREATED:20260602T150945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T150945Z
UID:10010913-1784284200-1784293200@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:Graphite & Easel; Life Drawing Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday\, 10.30am – 1pm \n*No session on Fri. 22 May*\nJoin this social gathering of creative practitioners to further your drawing skills in the inspirational surroundings of The Model. With a life model in situ\, you can hone your drawing skills or simply come along to enjoy drawing with others. Graphite & Easel offers a supportive and informal environment where artists of all experience levels can enjoy the challenge and focus of drawing from life. New participants are welcome. \nEasels and boards are provided\, bring your own drawing materials. \nEvery Friday\, €10 per session\, pay on arrival. \nCredit: Drawings by Catherine McGagh at Graphite & Easel\, The Model\, 2022.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/graphite-life-drawing-sessions/2026-07-17/
LOCATION:The Model\, Sligo\, The Mall\, Sligo\, Sligo\, F91 TP20\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sligo.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/graphite-easel-life-drawing-sessions.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260711T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260711T120000
DTSTAMP:20260602T145445Z
CREATED:20260602T145445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T145445Z
UID:10010891-1783767600-1783771200@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:Jack B. Yeats | Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, 11 am \nJune – August 2026\n€15 pp (children go free) | Limited spaces\, pre-booking required\nExplore the artistic journey of Jack Butler Yeats at The Model with an expert guided tour that showcases highlights from the Niland Collection. This experience unveils Yeats’s transformation from early illustrations to his impactful late oil paintings\, revealing the influences of his Sligo upbringing.  \nEngage with the themes of memory\, emotion\, and imagination that deeply informed his work. Gain a unique perspective on the ‘living ginger’ — the essence that Yeats believed animates his creations\, providing an enriching insight into one of Ireland’s most celebrated artists. \n– Guided exploration of Jack Butler Yeats’s works at The Model\n– Private entry to the galleries with an expert guide\n– Discover some of his works from the Niland Collection featuring early illustrations and late paintings\n– Delve into the themes of memory and emotion in Yeats’s art\n– Gain insights into Yeats’s artistic philosophy and influences\n \nFor larger groups (10 or more) please contact info@themodel.ie before booking. \nFor individual bookings – click here  \n\n\n\nTour Info\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTours start at 11 am sharp and take approximately 1 hour. Access to our galleries is free and you are welcome to view the rest of our exhibitions after your guided tour. \nNotes:\nIn the interests of health and safety of the group and guides\, please let us know if you are experiencing any Covid-19 symptoms or Flu like symptoms by email before coming to The Model to arrange a cancellation. \nIf you require additional accessibility assistance\, please phone ahead for guidance. \nAvailable Tour Dates:\nSat. 13 Jun. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 20 Jun. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 27 Jun. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 11 Jul. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 18 Jul. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 25 Jul. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 1 Aug. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 8 Aug. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 15 Aug. 2026\, 11 am \nSat. 22 Aug. 2026\, 11 am
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/jack-b-yeats-guided-tour/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:The Model\, Sligo\, The Mall\, Sligo\, Sligo\, F91 TP20\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Arts,Education,Family
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sligo.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/jack-b.-yeats-guided-tour.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260710T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260710T130000
DTSTAMP:20260602T150945Z
CREATED:20260602T150945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T150945Z
UID:10010912-1783679400-1783688400@sligo.ie
SUMMARY:Graphite & Easel; Life Drawing Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday\, 10.30am – 1pm \n*No session on Fri. 22 May*\nJoin this social gathering of creative practitioners to further your drawing skills in the inspirational surroundings of The Model. With a life model in situ\, you can hone your drawing skills or simply come along to enjoy drawing with others. Graphite & Easel offers a supportive and informal environment where artists of all experience levels can enjoy the challenge and focus of drawing from life. New participants are welcome. \nEasels and boards are provided\, bring your own drawing materials. \nEvery Friday\, €10 per session\, pay on arrival. \nCredit: Drawings by Catherine McGagh at Graphite & Easel\, The Model\, 2022.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/graphite-life-drawing-sessions/2026-07-10/
LOCATION:The Model\, Sligo\, The Mall\, Sligo\, Sligo\, F91 TP20\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sligo.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/graphite-easel-life-drawing-sessions.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260704T233000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260704T233000
DTSTAMP:20260602T145803Z
CREATED:20260602T145803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T145803Z
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SUMMARY:Cairde Opening Festival Club with Select
DESCRIPTION:Sat. 4 Jul. 2026\, 11.30pm\nAdmission Free\nTo celebrate the opening of Cairde Sligo Arts Festival and following Phil Collins’ durational film event they shoot horses\, Cairde and The Model are delighted to present Select. \nSelect is a Sligo based\, grassroots collective and club night pushing underground dance music on Ireland’s west coast made up of notjack and etrah. The pair have spent the past seven years building an independent party series that’s helped redefine & promote Sligo’s nightlife and music scene. \nSince its inception in 2018 Select has grown into a trusted name for high-energy\, no-frills dancefloors. Their sound moves fluidly across UK garage\, 2-step\, house\, techno and breaks\, with Notjack and Etrah’s B2B sets at the core\, restless\, bass-driven and dialled in. \nOperating across everything from DIY spaces to established venues\, Select has carved out a reputation for consistently delivering proper parties with a clear sense of identity. Their bookings reflect that same ethos: a considered mix of emerging and established talent\, spanning both Irish and international scenes. Past guests include Shampain\, Surka\, Derv\, SHEE\, Prozak\, Osmosis Jones and DJ Swisha\, alongside a strong commitment to platforming local artists. \nCommunity sits at the centre of what they do. Select parties draw from grassroots club culture\, fostering inclusive\, open dance floors without compromising on musical quality. It’s a philosophy that’s earned them a loyal following and a recognition as a key club night operating outside Ireland’s main urban centres. \n\nAll events taking place in The Model on Sat 04 July – they shoot horses\, associated events and opening festival club – are free to attend. \nThere is a suggested donation of €10 with proceeds going to Medical Aid for Palestinians. Donations are welcomed\, but nobody will be excluded for financial reasons. \n\nIn collaboration with Cairde Sligo Arts Festival.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/cairde-opening-festival-club-with-select/
LOCATION:The Model\, Sligo\, The Mall\, Sligo\, Sligo\, F91 TP20\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Music,Arts,Festival
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SUMMARY:Phil Collins - They Shoot Horses
DESCRIPTION:Sat. 4 Jul. 2026\, 3.30pm – 11.30pm \nScreening  |  Visual Art  |  Dance\nAdmission Free\, suggested donation of €10 with proceeds going to Medical Aid for Palestinians\nReferencing the 1935 novel They Shoot Horses\, Don’t They?\, which tells the story of gruelling dance competitions as a form of entertainment during the Great Depression\, they shoot horses was a disco dance marathon organised by the artist Phil Collins in 2004 with a group of young people in Ramallah\, Palestine\, during the Second Intifada. \nFilmed in real time over the course of eight hours\, the dancers pass through unfolding stages of elation\, joy\, fatigue\, exhaustion\, and endurance to a soundtrack of pop\, rock and dance hits from the 1960s on. \nSpeaking to both the hardships and the resilience of living under the decades-long illegal occupation by the state of Israel\, they shoot horses centres dancing as an act of resistance in the face of daily atrocities\, and as a fragile yet inextinguishable anticipation of liberation to come. \nPhil Collins is an acclaimed visual artist\, filmmaker\, community organiser\, and educator who lives in Berlin and Wuppertal. He is known for a socially engaged practice that addresses the intersections of art\, politics and popular culture. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAssociated Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4pm – Phil Collins in conversation with Dr Declan Long\n5pm – Dabke Demonstration with Amir Sabra\n                Amir Sabra is a Palestinian Dancer / Choreographer based in Sligo\, Ireland \n6pm – Levantine Food Sampling with Aremoja\n                Aremoja is a women’s network whose aim is to support inclusion and integration. \n\n11pm – Cairde Opening Festival Club with Select\n  \nAll events taking place in The Model on Sat. 4 July – they shoot horses\, associated events and Cairde opening festival club – are free to attend. \nThere is a suggested donation of €10 with proceeds going to Medical Aid for Palestinians. Donations are encouraged\, but nobody will be excluded for financial reasons. \nthey shoot horses and Phil Collins solo exhibition at The Model is supported by Community Foundation Ireland. In collaboration with Cairde Sligo Arts Festival.
URL:https://sligo.ie/event/phil-collins-they-shoot-horses/
LOCATION:The Model\, Sligo\, The Mall\, Sligo\, Sligo\, F91 TP20\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Music,Arts,Festival,Community
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