The museum: the MMCA Sri Lanka as part of the array of exclusive benefits for founding patrons organised a specially curated five-day visit to New Delhi earlier this year. During the visit which coincided with the India Art Fair, the Patrons had the opportunity to meet some of the key professionals, artists, gallerists, collectors and fellow patrons who work in and contribute to the Indian art scene.
Their second trip was a mid-year excursion to Jaffna where the founding patrons of the MMCA Sri Lanka immersed themselves in learning about art and artists based in Jaffna, who are creating a name for themselves in both the local and global art spheres.
Chief Curator at the MMCA Sri Lanka Sharmini Pereira said, “Art serves as a profound mirror reflecting the essence of society through the years. It is with immense pride and excitement that we introduce the Founding Patrons Program for the MMCA Sri Lanka, a program that seeks to enrich the cultural tapestry of the city of Colombo and the entire nation.”
She added, “I am confident that this program will be a learning opportunity for the patrons, that allows them to absorb the work that we do as a museum. The MMCA Sri Lanka is an innovative institution dedicated to breaking away from the way museums in the country have been perceived. Museums are spaces of change and should reflect the societies they are located within. The patrons have the opportunity to be part of specially curated travel events that introduce them to artists, galleries, arts professionals, and international museums.”
Other opportunities that are exclusive to the MMCA Sri Lanka Founding Patrons include specially curated art tours of the MMCA Sri Lanka’s exhibitions led by the museum’s curators, access to exclusive events where they can meet local and international artists and unique opportunities to gain insight into art collecting for those interested in building their collections. One of the greatest benefits of the program is being able to contribute to art education in Sri Lanka, where the patrons will contribute to the MMCA Sri Lanka’s mission of promoting art education through its curated exhibitions, Public Program, and many other outreach efforts.
