Kala Pola @ 25: A special first day cover issued
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Nadija Tambiah (JKH’s head of CSR), Michael Anthonisz (Chairman, GKF) Zamshaya Kaleel (Artist and past participant of Kala Pola), Sanjeewee Senevirathna (Artist and past participant of Kala Pola) and Arun Dias Bandaranaike (Moderator) at the event
The Silver Jubilee Edition of Sri Lanka’s renowned open-air art fair – Kala Pola – will be held on February 25 on the sidewalks of Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha in Colombo 7 (former Green Path) from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
A ‘High Tea Talk Show’ was held on February 7at Cinnamon Lakeside to announce the silver jubilee edition of Kala Pola. A commemorative stamp and first day cover celebrating Kala Pola’s success over 25 years was also issued at this event.
Kala Pola is presented by the George Keyt Foundation in association with John Keells Holdings PLC and it has come a long way since its humble beginnings in 1993. This year’s Kala Pola will see over 300 artists and sculptors from all over the island. The event will also feature music events, open mics, a Kids’ Corner and more entertainment to celebrate the visual and performing arts of Sri Lanka.
Kala Pola has become a cultural event, said chairman of George Keyt Foundation Michael Anthonisz while John Keells Holdings CSR head Nadija Tambiah said it is not only an art fair but that it has evolved into a forum for artists to network. This year’s Kala Pola will also recognise some long term artists, said the organisers. They emphasised the importance of Kala Pola being a non-curated event allowing both amateurs and professionals to share their work.
For more information visit www.kalapola.lk.
-Hiranyada Dewasiri