Kala Pola is an open-air art fair featuring visual art forms such as paintings and sculptures. It takes place annually and offers both a physical event and an online platform available throughout the year.

Kala Pola is typically held in February each year, depending on government clearance, as it is a street event.

Kala Pola is a one-day event, held once a year. However, the online platform Sri Lankan Art Gallery is available throughout the year Next Event

Eligible works include paintings, collages, drawings, sculptures, and carvings in any media. Art forms such as batiks, handicrafts, greeting cards, mass-produced work, tattoo, and body art are not allowed. All works must be original and created by the exhibitor within the last five years.

Unfortunately, only artists aged 18 and above are allowed to participate in Kala Pola from 2025 onwards.

Only practicing artists are eligible to participate in Kala Pola. Third-party sellers such as agents or art dealers are not permitted.

Each artist is only allowed one stall. Artists cannot register for multiple stalls under different names.

Artist registration is done via the Kala Pola website. Registration typically opens 1-3 months before the event, usually in November or December, and is announced on Kala Pola’s social media platforms.

The registration period depends on the number of artists. Once the maximum number of participants is reached, registration closes.

The stall numbers will be allocated on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Yes, artists can share a stall with another practicing artist, but prior notice must be given to the
organisers, along with details of the sharing artist during registration.

The Kala Pola catalogue contains details about each participating artist and is available on the Kala Pola website.

Each artist is provided with a stall space, a marquee, a light bulb, and a chair. Artists are responsible for any additional items, such as display furniture, food, and water. Toilet facilities will be made available within a reasonable distance.