Open Call Extended for the IAF x KALĀ Artist in Residence Programme 2027!
OPEN CALL FOR SRI LANKAN ARTISTS Applications are officially open for the IAF x KALĀ Artist in Residence Programme 2027! IAF x KALĀ continue their partnership with a new open call – inviting Sri Lankan artists to propose an ambitious, site-specific work for the IAF 2027 fairgrounds in New Delhi. This collaborative residency brings one […]
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 […]
Artists for Artists (A4A) Production Fund Exhibition Opens February 2026
The A4A Production Fund Exhibition, presenting works developed through the 2025 cycle, took place from 11–15 February 2026, featuring new work by the recipients Catharina Danial Darshi Rathanayake Kavishwara Jayasekera Rajitha Rupasinghe Launched in October 2021, the Artists for Artists (A4A) Production Fund is Sri Lanka’s first publicly funded arts grant, established to support contemporary […]
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 […]
Unfolding the Possibilities of South Asian Contemporary Practice
Bhavna Kakar in conversation with Saskia Fernando Read here
A4A (Artists for Artists) Production Fund Annual Fundraiser
The third edition of the A4A (Artists for Artists) Production Fund Fundraiser will be presented this October from the 17th to the 19th of October. Register to bid View in person at at Saskia Fernando Gallery, 41 Horton Place, Colombo from the he 17th to the 19th of October. A4A Annual Fundraiser will feature contributions […]
A4A Production Fund 2025/2026 Grantees Announced
The A4A Production Fund, Sri Lanka’s first publicly funded arts grant supporting innovation at the intersection of art and craft, is proud to announce the recipients of its third edition. 2025/2026 Grantees: Darshi Rathnayake Rajitha Rupasinghe Catharina Danial Kavishwara Jayasekara These artists have been selected for their bold and innovative approaches to contemporary practice, reflecting […]
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 […]