Re-opening Spring 2010

 

Core redevelopment funders

The Model is currently nearing completion on an exciting redevelopment project. The new Model building re-opens in 2010 snf with expanded facilities and gallery space, a full-time cinema, a world-class collection, exhibition and music programme, The Model promises to be one of Ireland’s most unique cultural spaces. Designed by Architects Sheridan Woods this extension to The Model will increase the building by a third in size to create a world-class visitor centre. The extension will provide new, exemplary, artist studios, a purpose-built performance space and a new entrance from a new civic plaza. The extension will also allow for new gallery to form a complete Gallery circuit for the visitor, a new reception are and bookstore and a new destination restaurant.

You can read more about the project and view plans and architects drawings by clicking here and here

You can view short sneak peak video tours of the building under development below, and see images of the building's progress on our flickr page.

 

New Entrance Old Entrance Performance Space

New Gallery Artist Studios Longer Video tour





Department of Arts, Sports and Tourism

Border, Midland and Western Regional Assembly


Sligo
Borough Council


Sligo
County Council