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 a strong criticallity and experimental tendencies.
Theertha holds regular international art residencies where international artists and local artists selected work together for one month producing an exhibition at the end of residency. Theertha also engages in publication of art text on Sri Lanka in local languages and English. It also holds a extensive archive on Sri Lanka art.
At present, Theertha is run by 17 visual artists.
Source: the Theerthe website.
