Origin Theatre Company is delighted to announce the addition of a visual arts component to its fifth annual 1st Irish Festival, in conjunction with the Irish Consulate in New York and Art Boundaries Unlimited. The 1st Irish Festival celebrates theatre from Irish playwrights in New York every fall, providing a showcase for rising and well-known artists alike. The competition is seeking photographers of any level to submit pieces that capture the Irish artist at work or play, around the world.

Please submit your work by Thursday, August 23rd at 11:59 pm. Shortlisted photographers will be selected by the Arts Boundaries Unlimited and Origin Theatre Company, and will be notified by Friday, August 24th. The selected photographs will be displayed at the Irish Consulate from September 3rd to 21st. Three prizewinners will be selected and announced at the 1st Irish Festival Gala on October 1st.