The 27th edition of Sri Lanka’s annual open-air art fair, Kala Pola, shining a spotlight on local visual artists with a variety of art ranging from breath-taking paintings and life-like portraits to abstract art and intricate sculptures.

Presented by The George Keyt Foundation in association with the John Keells Group, Kala Pola 2020 took place on February 23rd along Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha, Colombo 7.

The open-air art fair attracted a record 361 registered artists from various parts of the country and an estimated 30,312 visitors comprising a wide mix of local and foreign, school children and adults, generating sales of approximately 18.7 million during the single day’s event. Over 100 volunteers from the Group supported this initiative.

The chief guest at the official ceremony was H. E. (Mrs.) Rita Giuliana Mannella, Ambassador of the Republic of Italy in Sri Lanka. The event was also graced by The George Keyt Foundation Chairman, Mr. Mike Anthonisz together with Trustee, Mr. Arun Dias Bandaranaike and the Chairman, John Keells Group, Mr. Krishan Balendra, Deputy Chairman, Mr. Gihan Cooray and management of the John Keells Group.