Theertha is an autonomous, artist-led non-profit initiative based in Colombo. It was established in 2000 to facilitate the local community of artists in innovation, and experimentation. The core objective of Theertha International Artists Collective is to explore the possibilities of exchanging ideas and knowledge across ethnic, regional and artistic borders, in the context of contemporary critical art practice in Sri Lanka. At present, it has undertaken number of projects that include publication, teacher training, international workshops / residencies, exhibitions, computer training, developing local art networks and sustaining regional and international connections.  Theertha's own art space 'Red Dot Gallery' that was established in 2007 has become the leading art gallery that show case experimental innovative art of progressive contemporary artists. Theertha, an ideologically based organization supports the art of the art movement that is popularly called 90s Trend which has strong critical and experimental tendencies.

Theertha is currently planning its next phase of development from 2012.

Forum For Culture
presented by
theertha International Artists Collective
a talk in Sinhala and a discussion on
" Theatre in Visual Art "

by Pradeep Chandrasiri

Will be held at
5.30 pm, on 25th July 2009,
Venue: Goethe Institut,
39, Gregory’s Road, Colombo 7.

THEERTHA PRADHARSHANA WASANTHAYA 2008

Thisath Thoradeniya's Exhibition

" You and Me"

This is the final exhibition of

the "Theertha Pradarshana Wasanthaya" 2008 at Red Dot Gallery

Cora de Lang's Exhibition

" Pandora's Box"

the forth of the six exhibitions of

the "Theertha Pradarshana Wasanthaya" 2008 at Red Dot Gallery

Pradeep Thalawatta Exhibition

"Day 2 Day"

the third of the six exhibitions of

the "Theertha Pradarshana Wasanthaya" 2008 at Red Dot Gallery

The exhibition will remain open from 30th November to 17th December 2008. Gallery Hours: Monday to Wednesday 10.30 AM - 5.00 PM Sundays 11.00 AM - 4.30 PM. More information>>>

Menika van der Poorten Exhibition

"Boys Own"

the second of the six exhibitions of

the "Theertha Pradarshana Wasanthaya" 2008 at Red Dot Gallery

The exhibition will remain open from 10th to 26th November 2008. Gallery Hours: Monday to Wednesday 10.30 AM - 5.00 PM Sundays 11.00 AM - 4.30 PM. More information>>>

Pala Pothupitiye Exhibition

"Ancestral Dress + My ID"

the first of the six exhibitions of

the "Theertha Pradarshana Wasanthaya" 2008 at Red Dot Gallery

36 A, Baddegana Road South, Pitakotte. The exhibition will remain open from 20 th October to 5 th November 2008. Gallery Hours: Monday to Wednesday 10.30 AM - 5.00 PM Sundays 11.00 AM - 4.30 PM. More Information >>

BOOK RELEASE: SOUTH ASIA JOURNAL FOR CULTURE

South Asia Journal for Culture, Vol. 1 was released at the book release ceremony held at the Goethe Institute on 28th August 2008 with the collaboration of Colombo Institute and Theertha.  The keynote speech was done by Dr. Qadri Ismal, professor of English, University of Minnesota and the event was chaired by Prof. Jagath Weerasinghe. The South Asia Journal was also launched in New Delhi on 8th September 2009 at the Ananth Gallery.

SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION: CHAOS, CONGRUENCE AND COLLABORATION 

Contemporary artists featured in the exhibition ‘Six  Degrees of Separation : Chaos, Congruence and Collaboration’  (Sri  Lankan component)  at Red Dot Gallery refer to   the  art and the artists of the 90s  Trend.  While Sarath Kumarasiri, Pradeep Chandrasiri and Koralegedera Pushpakumara are closer to the initial nuances, visual representations and thematics of the 90s Trend , Anura Krishantha, Pala Pothupitiya and Thisath Thoradeniya represent the new generation of artists whose work have evolved to take the same trend as a point of departure.

The exhibition 'Six Degree of Separation' celebrates the international exchanges and the close cooperation that was facilitated by the South Asian Network for the Artists (Network) during the past 5 years.The member countries of the 'Network' are Theertha (Sri LAnka), Khoj (India), Britto  Arts Trust (Bangladesh), Sutra (Nepal) and Vasl (Pakistan).  Similar exhibitions are held in each member country simultaneiously. 

Exhibition is held at the Red Dot Gallery, 36 A, Baddegana Road South, Pitakotte from 4th to 17th September 2008.