Clay Practices & Cultural Landscapes
Residency Theme-Material Memory: Clay Practices and Cultural Landscapes Residency dates: 05 October – 22 December 2026 Eligibility: Open to Sri Lankan artists residing in Sri Lanka, specifically early- to mid-career practitioners working in ceramics, sculpture, or other clay-based practices. Applicants should have an interest in hands-on, experimental, and field-based approaches. Submission Deadline: 10 May 2026 […]
KALĀ 2026 — TAKE on Art × KALĀ
TAKE on Art × KALĀ KALĀ 2026 is a cross-border contemporary arts platform in Colombo, bringing together exhibitions, performances, and conversations on contemporary artistic practice across South Asia and its diasporas, in collaboration with TAKE on Art Magazine Editor-in-Chief Bhavna Kakar (India). PARTICIPANTS Farhat Ali (Pakistan) | Khadim Ali (Afghanistan) | Eagan Badeeu (Maldives) Vibha […]
KALĀ x Hampi Art Labs Artist Residency First Recipient | Prasad Hettiarachchi
We are thrilled to announce Prasad Hettiarachchi as the first recipient of the KALĀ x Hampi Art Labs Artist Residency programme at Hampi Art Labs, taking place between July – August 2025, in Vijayanagar, Karnataka, India. Prasad Hettiarachchi (b. 1975, Colombo) lived and worked in Rajagiriya, Colombo, before moving to Bentota in early 2018. He […]
3rd edition of the A4A (Artist For Artists) Production Fund | Open Call
Open Call : Artists working in the nexus of art and craft based in Sri Lanka are invited to send in their applications for the third edition of the A4A Production Fund! This initiative is designed to encourage interdisciplinary thinking and experiment with innovative approaches to art making. We welcome all young and aspiring artists […]
The Detail That Holds Us: Ahmed Javed and the Art of Miniature
In the labyrinthine lanes of Lahore, a city where history breathes through its brick and bazaars, a young boy once sat quietly, sketching on the back of a used envelope. Around him, the world whirred with rickshaws, mosque calls, and market cries. But he remained still, caught in the quiet gravity of a pencil […]
Khaleej Times | Exploring South Asian art: Highlights from KALĀ in Colombo
February 27, 2025 Tapping into Sri Lanka and its neighbouring region’s ever-growing art scene can be an exciting jaunt, especially during this annual exhibition. Read the full article here
The Sunday Times | Canvas from the Past to Contemporary
February 23, 2025 A walk through of KALĀ Exhibitions KALĀ, the platform for contemporary South Asian art is enjoying its second week with a thought-provoking programme of talks, artist lectures, round table discussions and exhibitions to celebrate its rich heritage and highlight the region’s potential for further growth. Read the full article here
The Sunday Times | KALĀ is On
February 16, 2025 It is an eclectic artistic mélange not to be missed: Pivot Echo Glide, in its second year curated by Mariyam Begum, and in parallel, KALA Commune curated by UVPA’s Mandira Ranathunga. For art enthusiasts, this is a rare chance to see so much – the platform set by the past greats and […]
The Sunday Times | South Asian Artist Residency programme adds colour to KALĀ
January 26, 2025 In February, KALĀ, a platform devoted to presenting South Asian modern and contemporary art, will host its much awaited second edition. This year’s edition holds special significance as it marks the 75th anniversary of the University of Visual and Performing Arts (UVPA), Colombo. The UVPA has been instrumental in forming Sri Lanka’s […]
Sunday Times | The 2nd Edition of KALĀ: Pivot Glide Echo traces Sri Lanka’s Artistic Paths
January 12, 2025 This second edition sees KALA in close collaboration with the University of Visual and Performing Arts (UVPA), Colombo. As the UVPA’s celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, KALA pays homage to its early leaders such as J.D.A. Perera, Stanley Abeysinghe, David Paynter, and Tissa Ranasinghe, whose pioneering contributions shaped Sri Lanka’s artistic […]