National Art gallery is a place that must be visited in Colombo without denying. Many travelers visit this colorful, attractive place hoping to enjoy Sri Lankan culture and heritage. In Sinhalese it is called ‘Jathika Kala Bhavana’. This is rather a wide margin and the most attractive art gallery in Colombo. The gallery is located on Ananda Kumaraswamy Mawatha, Colombo 7.A permanent exhibition hall, Eastern hall and western hall are the basic divisions of the Art gallery. Some permanent statues, models, portraits, and landscapes are positioned at the permanent division. Rest of the divisions can be changed by the Sri Lankan Artists. Artists can pay the national museum and reserve the western hall/ Eastern Hall for their purposes. The western gallery is 108 x 32 feet and an eastern gallery is 68 x 31 feet. Subsequently, the museum is well maintained and supported.
The national Art gallery is a great place to discover Sri Lankan culture which has been modified with the growing demands of the generation. It has been a great chance for young artists and for those who are a lack of opportunity to exhibit their talents. The authority will give their utmost support to success your exhibition if you reserved the western or eastern gallery. Usually, the national art gallery is visited by some respectful artists. Even they are participated the exhibitions hosted at the place and eulogize and magnify the upcoming artists. Exclusively young local art-students, rising artists are on hand to describe the work which is perennially displayed.
The walls are embellished with hundreds of canvasses containing vivid colors and ornaments. Sometimes we may be unable to understand the creations in such moments it is better to get pieces of advice from the administrators or the responsible artists. For reservations, you must fill out an application form obtained from the Art Division of the Head Office of the Department of Cultural Affairs. Approval of the Sri Lankan Arts Council and the Municipal Council of Colombo should be gained for the exhibition. Completed forms should be hand over to the Director of Cultural Affairs attached with a letter, of approval from the Sri Lanka Arts Council. No charges are required with the application forms. Reservations can be made visiting the Department during the office hours. A/C facilities, Podium, microphones, amplifiers, Radio/ cassette players, Video recordings, Buffels can be ordered from the Gallery. Beyond the art gallery is a beautiful environment rather than the busy and crowded life style in Colombo city. So feel free by visiting the place.