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29/09/2026

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Taaza Tareen 18: The Unwritten Archive

Vasl Artists’ Association, in collaboration with KALA, Sri Lanka, opened the 18th edition of its flagship residency, Taaza Tareen, on Monday, September 28, 2026.

The the exhibition brings together new works by Fatima Ali, Hala Nasir, Dumiduni Illangasinghe, and Umer Sheikh (Writer in Residence). A heartfelt thank you to the artists, collaborators, supporters, and everyone who joined us for the opening evening.

The exhibition continues until October 3, 2026
11 AM - 7 PM

The Vasl Gallery, Karachi

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29/09/2026

29/08/2026

The A4A (Artists for Artists) Annual Auction fundraiser expands its reach to global residencies. While production grants provide crucial seed funding, residencies offer a deeply transformative experience centred on time, immersive research, mentorship and critical peer-to-peer exchange. India Art Fair Hampi Art Labs Ambassade de France à Sri Lanka et aux Maldives Cité internationale des arts Vasl Artists' Association Siddhartha Arts Foundation

KALA announces Prasad Hettiarachchi 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.

KALĀ, in collaboration with Hampi Art Labs , provides Sri Lankan artists with the opportunity to participate in the Hampi Art Labs residency programme.

KALĀ South Asia extends its residencies through a committed partnership with the Ambassade de France à Sri Lanka et aux Maldives and Cité internationale des arts via a three month residency in Paris. The 2025 recipient - Kajendran Sivasubramaniam Sivasubramaniam Kajendran

Kala South Asia is proud to present Dumiduni Illangasinghe Dumiduni as the first international Artist-in-residence at India Art Fair. In the programme’s five year history, Dumiduni’s inclusion marks an important moment positioning Sri Lanka as a compelling and distinctive voice within the South Asian contemporary art landscape

KALA welcomes Elena Renée Pereira (Elena Pereira ) to Sri Lanka for a two-month residency, as part of our artist exchange with Hampi Art Labs (Hampi Art Labs )

Elena is a conceptual artist whose practice merges art, design, and performance to explore the dialogue between materials.

The third A4A awardees Jk Kavishwara Jayasekara, catharina Catharina Danial, Rajitha Rupasinghe Rajitha Rupasinghe and Darshani Rathnayake Darshani Rathnayake

Paris Cité Internationale des Arts residency artist for 2026 - Parilojithan Ramanathan

The Siddhartha Arts Foundation welcome Prageeth Manohansa as the Abari Nepal Artist-in-residence for the KALA South Asia x Siddhartha Arts Foundation artist residency 2026

As Vasl Artists' Association marks 25 years of fostering artistic dialogue, collaboration, and experimentation, we are delighted to announce the selected artists for the 18th edition of the

29/08/2026

The A4A (Artists for Artists) Annual Auction fundraiser expands its reach to global residencies. While production grants provide crucial seed funding, residencies offer a deeply transformative experience centred on time, immersive research, mentorship and critical peer-to-peer exchange. India Art Fair Hampi Art Labs Ambassade de France à Sri Lanka et aux Maldives Cité internationale des arts Vasl Artists' Association Siddhartha Arts Foundation

KALA announces Prasad Hettiarachchi 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.

KALĀ, in collaboration with Hampi Art Labs, provides Sri Lankan artists with the opportunity to participate in the Hampi Art Labs residency programme.

KALĀ South Asia extends its residencies through a committed partnership with the Ambassade de France à Sri Lanka et aux Maldives and Cité internationale des arts via a three month residency in Paris. The 2025 recipient - Kajendran Sivasubramaniam Sivasubramaniam Kajendran

Kala South Asia is proud to present Dumiduni Illangasinghe Dumiduni as the first international Artist-in-residence at India Art Fair. In the programme’s five year history, Dumiduni’s inclusion marks an important moment positioning Sri Lanka as a compelling and distinctive voice within the South Asian contemporary art landscape

KALA welcomes Elena Renée Pereira (Elena Pereira) to Sri Lanka for a two-month residency, as part of our artist exchange with Hampi Art Labs (Hampi Art Labs)

Elena is a conceptual artist whose practice merges art, design, and performance to explore the dialogue between materials.

The third A4A awardees Jk Kavishwara Jayasekara, catharina Catharina Danial, Rajitha Rupasinghe Rajitha Rupasinghe and Darshani Rathnayake Darshani Rathnayake

Paris Cité Internationale des Arts residency artist for 2026 - Parilojithan Ramanathan

The Siddhartha Arts Foundation welcome Prageeth Manohansa as the Abari Nepal Artist-in-residence for the KALA South Asia x Siddhartha Arts Foundation artist residency 2026

As Vasl Artists' Association marks 25 years of fostering artistic dialogue, collaboration, and experimentation, we are delighted to announce the selected artists for the 18th edition of the Taa

22/08/2026

The A4A Annual Fundraiser is back! 🎨✨

The A4A (Artists for Artists) Production Fund announces its 4th annual fundraiser this August. Established by the Udayshanth and Angelika Fernando Foundation, A4A is Sri Lanka’s premier community-led initiative empowering the next generation of creative talent through grants, mentorship, international residencies, and exhibition platforms. This year’s fundraiser features works by:

Ajantha Ranaweera, Anupa Perera, Arjuna Gunarathne, catharina, Chandraguptha Thenuwara, Darshani Rathnayake, Dileepa Jeewantha, Dumiduni Illangasinghe, Firi Rahman, Hashan Cooray, Hema Shironi Joseph, Jagath Ravindra, Jagath Weerasinghe, Jc Rathnayake, Lahiru sandaruwan, Parilojithan Ramanathan, Manaram Gamage, Namal Kumara, Pathum gamage, Pradeep Thalawatta, Prageeth Manohansa, Prasad Hettiarachchi, Rasika De Silva, Ruwan prasanna, Sameera Kalupahana, Sandatharaka Abeysinghe, Thisath Thoradeniya, Yuwantha Yasas

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14/07/2026

OPEN CALL FOR SRI LANKAN ARTISTS 🎉
Applications are now open for the IAF x KALĀ Artist in Residence Programme 2027.
We’re inviting one emerging Sri Lankan artist (based in Sri Lanka or India) to create a new site-specific work for the India Art Fair 2027 in New Delhi.
The residency includes:
✨ Production budget
✨ Travel & accommodation
✨ Mentorship from IAF & KALĀ
✨ Production support
✨ A public showcase at India Art Fair 2027
Who can apply?
• Sri Lankan artists based in Sri Lanka or India
• No current/former gallery representation
• No previous major solo exhibitions
• All mediums welcome
📅 Deadline: 31 July 2026
🔗 Apply via the link in our bio.


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Lankadeepa
Sunday Times
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Ilot Colombo
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The Rukmini Tissanayagam Trust
Sisili Projects Consortium
Udayshanth and Angelika Fernando Foundation
The Rukmini Tissanayagam Trust

14/07/2026

OPEN CALL FOR SRI LANKAN ARTISTS 🎉
Applications are now open for the IAF x KALĀ Artist in Residence Programme 2027.
We’re inviting one emerging Sri Lankan artist (based in Sri Lanka or India) to create a new site-specific work for the India Art Fair 2027 in New Delhi.
The residency includes:
✨ Production budget
✨ Travel & accommodation
✨ Mentorship from IAF & KALĀ
✨ Production support
✨ A public showcase at India Art Fair 2027
Who can apply?
• Sri Lankan artists based in Sri Lanka or India
• No current/former gallery representation
• No previous major solo exhibitions
• All mediums welcome
📅 Deadline: 31 July 2026
🔗 Apply via the link in our bio.


Authenticities Sri Lanka
Daily Mirror
Daily FT
Lankadeepa
Sunday Times
Hi!! Magazine-TV-Online
Ilot Colombo
Barefoot Gallery
DOORNBERG GALLE .
The Rukmini Tissanayagam Trust
Sisili Projects Consortium
Udayshanth and Angelika Fernando Foundation
The Rukmini Tissanayagam Trust

18/06/2026

IAF x KALĀ announce their second 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 emerging Sri Lankan artist living in India or Sri Lanka into the heart of South Asia’s leading contemporary art platform.

Receive close mentorship, curatorial dialogue, and guidance from IAF and KALĀ teams to help refine your vision and navigate the global art ecosystem.

Who Should Apply?
• Artists of Sri Lankan origin (based in India or Sri Lanka)
• No current/previous formal gallery representation
• No previous major solo exhibitions
• Working in any medium (sculpture, installation, sound, performance, new media, craft, etc.)
• Project must be site-specific, weather proof considering outdoor conditions

Deadline to apply: 15 July, 2026

How to apply: Click the link in our bio.
For queries, email [email protected] or [email protected].

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17/06/2026

Applications are officially open for the IAF x KALĀ Artist in Residence Programme 2027! 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 emerging Sri Lankan artist living in India or Sri Lanka into the heart of South Asia’s leading contemporary art platform.

Receive close mentorship, curatorial dialogue, and guidance from IAF and KALĀ teams to help refine your vision and navigate the global art ecosystem.

The Residency Offers:
• Production budget
• Return travel & accommodation in New Delhi
• Shipping, installation, & de-installation support
• Mentorship & full access to IAF’s production team
• Mentorship & support across ideation, creation, and production of the artwork
• A public showcase as part of the IAF Artist in Residence Programme

Who Should Apply?
• Artists of Sri Lankan origin (based in India or Sri Lanka)
• No current/previous formal gallery representation
• No previous major solo exhibitions
• Working in any medium (sculpture, installation, sound, performance, new media, craft, etc.)
• Project must be site-specific, weather proof considering outdoor conditions

Deadline to apply: 15 July, 2026

How to apply: Click the link in our bio to access the application form.
For queries, email [email protected] or [email protected].


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21/05/2026

KALĀ is thrilled to announce that ceramicist and sculptor Senali Cooray has been selected for the upcoming residency at Hampi Art Labs!

Senali’s practice is a beautiful, continuous conversation with clay, balancing the stories she creates with deep explorations of the material itself.

Drawn by the historic architecture and the region’s rich, reddish-brown earth, Senali will explore traditional pottery firing techniques and experiment with local practice at Sandur and Hampi.

Congratulations, Senali!


Extending our thanks to our partners for their support in our vision to foster cross boarder opportunities