The Model, home of the Niland Collection

Specialties

The Model, home of the Niland Collection is one of Ireland’s leading contemporary arts centre. It is due to reopen in Spring 2010 after an extensive redevelopment phase.

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.

The award winning building is home to the impressive Niland Collection, featuring works by John and Jack B. Yeats, Estella Solomons, Paul Henry and Louis Le Broquy among others.

History

Established in 2000.

The Model is one of the leading contemporary arts centres in Ireland. Built in 1862 as a Model School, the present building was completely refurbished, extended by McCullough Mulvin Architects 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.

Previous artists have included Andy Warhol, Patrick Hall, Sean McSweeny, Patti Smith, Mark Orange, Runa Islam, John Shinnors, Camille Souter, William Kentridge, Jaki Irvine and Barrie Cooke among others.