The much-anticipated silver jubilee edition of Sri Lanka’s renowned open-air art fair – Kala Pola was held along Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha, Colombo 7 on 25th of February 2018. Presented by The George Keyt Foundation in association with John Keells Holdings PLC, Kala Pola has come a long way since its humble beginnings in 1993. Exhibiting 35 artists at its first ever event, which was viewed by the iconic Sri Lankan artist George Keyt himself, this year’s silver jubilee celebration will see over 300 artists and sculptors from all parts of Sri Lanka converge in Colombo to enjoy the patronage and appreciation of thousands of visitors throughout the day from 8.00 am till 9.00 pm. The Official Ceremony took place at 5.00 p.m under the distinguished patronage of H.E. Taranjit Singh Sandhu, High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, representatives from George Keyt Foundation and John Keells Group.

Focused on showcasing and promoting Sri Lankan art, Kala Pola has primarily functioned as a platform for painters and sculptors of all kinds to showcase their work. It also provides lucrative opportunities and networking possibilities among artists and an ever-appreciative audience that has been bourgeoning over the years. Similarly, Kala Pola has, on numerous occasions, been a launch pad for local artists to gain recognition and propel their work into the international arena.

For more information please visit www.kalapola.lk