Artistic Director Sligo

The Model Arts and Niland Gallery in Sligo is seeking a creative and dynamic person to take over the position of Artistic Director. The Model is one of Ireland’s most important and innovative contemporary arts centres.The Model also houses the Niland Collection, one of the most important national collections of Irish twentieth-century art. Programming centres round the visual arts and incorporates complementary music, film and inclusive education initiatives.

The Artistic Director will define and implement the strategic vision for the organisation and working with the Model team of curator’s will devise and oversee the Model’s programme.
(S)he will also be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the Model and ensuring that the organisation is run to high professional standards
The new Artistic Director will have a proven track record of innovative programming in the visual arts as well as the management expertise to lead The Model into an exciting new phase of development.
This opportunity comes at a very exciting time as The Model is currently undergoing a redevelopment, due for completion Autumn
2009, which will transform the current location into a world-class facility.

Salary approx €65k + benefits,  commensurate with experience

For detailed job specification and further information on this post please email chair@modelart.ie

Deadline for receipt of applications:
Friday 25th April

The Model is an equal opportunities employer.