Wickrama Art Centre

14/09/2015

The annual open air art fair, organized by the George Keyt Foundation together with John Keells Holdings PLC, took place along the sidewalks of Nelum Pokuna Mawatha on the 25h January 2015. This was the 22nd Anniversary of Kala Pola and John Keells Group have proudly supported the event for 21 consecutive years!

31/07/2015

The Kolamba Lamai (Colombo Children) Art Competition- 2014 was commenced at the Vihara Maha Devi Park under the patronage of President Mahinda Rajapaksa this morning (20 September). This art competition was organized by the Urban Settlements Development Authority under the Ministry of Construction, Engineering Services, Housing and Common Amenities for the children who live in under privileged housing schemes in Colombo District.

It has been planned to coincide with the World Children’s Day and the World Habitat Day. About 5,000 school children took part in the competition which has been organized on the instructions of Minister Wimal Weerawansa to improve the capabilities of children living in under-served housing settlements in Colombo. As part of the Janasevana Swashakthi Human Development Programme of the Ministry of Construction and Housing, many such programmes have been launched to enhance artistic skills in the fields of drama, art, sculpture and music has been commenced with the participation of around 25,000 children. Already 100 Art and Sculpture Training Centres have been established and so far 20,000 children have attended these training programmes.

31/07/2015

31/07/2015

Presented by the George Keyt Foundation, Kala Pola has continued to enjoy the patronage of the John Keells Group for 20 successive years. Launched in 1993, Kala Pola drew inspiration from the open air summer art fairs in European capitals such as the legendary Montmartre in Paris. The deep rooted rationale for its existence goes beyond the mere search for fascinating colour, exuberance, and camaraderie.

Kala Pola is a key platform for artists and sculptors to launch and build their careers. Not only does it help them build a steady clientele and thereby a viable source of income, but it also promotes the exchange of ideas among artists for collective growth in style and genres. Many artists have become successful professionals because of Kala Pola, and some have even gone on to launch careers in the international arena.

07/04/2012

03/02/2012

03/02/2012

Settee Back

02/02/2012

On the sidewalks of Nelum Pokuna Mawatha, Colombo Kala Pola 2012 was held with an array of colours by George Keyt Foundation on 29th January 2012 for the ninth consecutive year which began in 1993 with only 35 artists.

Each year Kala Pola attracts hundreds of artists all over the island and walks of life and gives them the rare opportunity of showcasing their talented work piece to real admirers.

This year Kala Pola has drawn more artists from the North and East of the country with number of tourists to the fair making it a major attraction in the down town of Colombo.

Kala Pola will be remembered by everyone those who witnessed it as one of the much-talked-about and best-visited events in cultural calendar in Sri Lanka with beautiful creations brining spectrum of colours in the Capital of Colombo.

02/02/2012

Kala Pola 2012 decorated by Wickrama Art Centre