Tuesday 21st June, 2016
Sir Van was honoured at this year's Gold Medal in the Arts Gala 2016.
Sir Van was honoured at this year's Gold Medal in the Arts Gala 2016.
The awards, given annually to performers and arts leaders in the international community, have been presented to classical flutist Sir James Galway; singer, songwriter, and musician Sir Van Morrison; actress and director Fiona Shaw; film director, screenwriter, and producer Jim Sheridan; and playwright and screenwriter Enda Walsh.
The medals were presented at the KCICA Dublin Summit’s Gold Medal in the Arts Gala, held at Farmleigh, Dublin, Ireland, on June 20, 2016. The gala included an opening performance by renown mezzo-soprano Tara Erraught accompanied by acclaimed pianist Dearbhla Collins.
The Kennedy Center International Committee on the Arts was established in 2001 to promote international arts exchange and strengthen the Kennedy Center’s international initiatives.
- Excerpt taken from the Kennedy Center Official Press Release June 20th.
Pictured Main from left to right: Enda Walsh, Sir Van Morrison,Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Jim Sheridan, James Galway, Kennedy Center President Deborah F. Rutter (Photo by Yassine El Mansouri).
Pictured above: Sir James Galway, Sir Van and Jim Sheridan.
