PPAI

Arts and Entertainment
2022

1ST PLACE WINNER
Arts and Entertainment 2022

NO SUCH THING AS A FREE LUNCH

by Niall Carson

Walison the Clown empties popcorn over and unsuspecting member of the audience during Tom Duffy's Circus, which has begun touring Ireland again with a show in Drogheda having been shut down by the Covid-19 lockdown.

2ND PLACE
BEGLEY BROTHERS

By Philip Doyle

Traditional Irish musicians Seamus and Breanndán Ó Beaglaoích during lockdown in Breanndáns' trailer home in Baile na bPuc, Dingle, Co. Kerry. Breanndán was blocked from from building a home on his land at the time.

3RD PLACE
MARCEL SO WHAT

By Mark Stedman

Johnny Murphy as character ‘Marcel So What’ is pictured at the announcement of events to celebrate One Dublin One Book.

Shortlisted
THE BIG PICTURE

By Joe O’Shaughnessy

Children play at artist John Gerrard’s Mirror Pavilion - Leaf Work in the 4,000 year old Derrigimlagh Bog outside Clifden, Co. Galway, as part of Galway International Arts Festival 2021.

Shortlisted
EGGS AND BUTTER

By Eamon Ward

Artist Emma Brennan creating a unique performance work at Glor theatre, Ennis with the theme “Eggs and Butter – the strength and resilience of Women in rural areas”.

Shortlisted
SWAN LAKE

By Bryan Keane

The Shipwreckers prepare to perform Swan Lake at Ballymoney Beach in Co. Wexford.

Shortlisted
NAOMI IN THE LIVING ROOM

By John C Kelly

Liam Cooney, Michelle Reade and Reidin Dunne taking part in the Rasper Players (Wexford) production of Naomi In The Living Room as part of the 2021 All-Ireland 1-Act Finals Festival of Drama at Glor, Ennis.

Shortlisted
PRIDE ONLINE

By Sam Boal

Pride on-line. Behind the scenes of the live streaming of “Dublin Pride” 2021 due to the Pandemic.

Shortlisted
VIOLA

By Leon Farrell

Performer Viola Gayvis at the GAZE Film Festival.