A Night at the Gala…

In 2018, I was invited by the New York IAC (Irish Arts Centre) to donate  a piece for their fundraising efforts. This is for the construction of the new Manhattan Centre & Theatre.   

Gabriel Byrne Ronan O'Boyle IAC Irish Arts Centre Spirit of Ireland Gala 2018 NYC
Gabriel Byrne and Ronan O’Boyle at the Irish Arts Centre “Spirit of Ireland” Gala, Cipriani Building, 42nd St., NYC New York. October 2018.

My portrait was one of only 19 pieces of art presented at the after-dinner auction, alongside donations by renowned and esteemed artists such as the wonderful Colin Davidson, poet Paul Muldoon, photographer John Minihan, a signed guitar by Cold Play, the list goes on – even Bono offered his artistic services to the highest bidder.  A truly amazing evening.     

The finished piece, framed & ready for shipping.
New York Irish Arts Centre 'Spirit of Ireland' Gala, Cipriani Building, 42nd St,. NYC. 2018.
Colin Davidson donation at New York Irish Arts Centre ‘Spirit of Ireland’ Gala, Cipriani Building, 42nd St,. NYC. October 2018.
Bono donation at New York Irish Arts Centre 'Spirit of Ireland' Gala, Cipriani Building, 42nd St,. NYC. 2018.
Bono donation at New York Irish Arts Centre ‘Spirit of Ireland’ Gala, Cipriani Building, 42nd St,. NYC. 2018.