🎨 Fresh Chapter for George Keyt Foundation to Boost Local Art Ecosystem

The George Keyt Foundation (GKF) has announced strategic leadership changes, combining global academic expertise, corporate leadership, and artistic engagement to strengthen Sri Lanka’s cultural and creative economy. • Leadership & Advisory Enhancements: - New Advisory Committee: Formed to broaden operational reach, guide curatorial/educational directives, and expand engagement with global art markets. - Dr. Sujatha Meegama: Courtauld Senior Lecturer in Buddhist Art History, bringing specialized academic depth in South Asian art history. - Dr. Shamil Wanigaratne: Clinical psychologist, author, and art historian, focusing on public outreach and cultural preservation strategies. - Abbas Esufally: Veteran corporate leader transitioning from Trustee to Advisor, leveraging business acumen and networks. - New Board Trustee: Leesha Captain, active supporter of the Sri Lankan art scene, joins the Board of Trustees to oversee new art program development. • Strategic Focus: - Curating high-profile exhibitions and scaling local/international partnerships. - Preserving modernist painter George Keyt's legacy while promoting local artists to support growth in the creative and arts economy.