Echoes of Kindness: Irish Donors Invited to Portrait Exhibition
Irish photographer Steph Murray is calling on individuals who supported the Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund to join her project, 'Echoes of Kindness.' This photo exhibition aims to spotlight Irish donors and their connection to Indigenous peoples in North America, an effort inspired by the Choctaw Nation's $170 donation during the 1847 famine. Scheduled sessions will be held in Dublin on August 27-28 and Cork on August 29, 2026, with limited spots available. Participants will receive a digital portrait and have the chance to be featured in the traveling showcase, highlighting a legacy of compassion.
Key facts
- Irish photographer Steph Murray created the 'Echoes of Kindness' project.
- The project honors Irish donors to the Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund.
- Portrait sessions will be held in Dublin on August 27-28, 2026, and in Cork on August 29, 2026.
- The project recalls the Choctaw Nation's 1847 donation of $170 to Ireland during the Great Famine.
- Participants receive a digital copy of their portrait and may be included in a touring exhibition.
- Advance registration is required and places are limited.
- The project explores the historic relationship between Ireland and Indigenous North American communities.
- The exhibition will feature portraits of everyday Irish donors.
Entities
Artists
- Steph Murray
Institutions
- Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund
- Echoes of Kindness
Locations
- Dublin
- Ireland
- Cork