President plans to hold an art exhibition in line with next year’s independence celebrations

The president declared open the 50^th solo art exhibition of veteran artist H.S Sarath yesterday.  

President Ranil Wickeremesinghe, opening the art exhibition held at the Lionel Wendt Art Centre in Colombo remarked that “It is expected to organize a grand art competition and exhibition in line with the 75th Anniversary of Independence next year that will showcase the country’s pride. All the talented artists of the country will be contributing to this endeavour while it will be a great opportunity for the new artists to showcase their talents.”

Two girls who were attending the event handed over a plan to the President on how to improve the education system in this country.

President Wickremesinghe said that his relationship with artist H.S Sarath goes back more than four decades during the time when he was Minister of Youth affairs.

 He recalled that he attended one of his art exhibitions, while H.S Sarth was also made to participate in the work of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Education

President also added that he had thought of organizing a grand art competition and exhibition under the leadership of Mr. Sarath and with the participation of other talented young artists, at a suitable place in line with the 75th Anniversary of Independence which will be celebrated next year.

Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya, President of Sri Lanka Foundation Saman Athavudahetti and others participated at this event.

The art exhibition will be held on November 18, 19 and 20th at the Lionel Wendt Art Gallery in Colombo.