Destinations
We selected Maldives and Sri Lanka as two primary destinations because of their close proximity incredible scenery and diversity. An artist can choose to combine an artist residency in both countries or visit the specific location of their choice.
The Maldivian island we carefully choose as it is located 30 minutes from the airport by speedboat. It is situated in the north Male atoll on Hunduran Fushi Island, which translates beautifully from the local language Dhivehi into Island of Gold.
The Tea Plantation in Sri Lanka is 3 hours from Colombo airport by car. The Tea Estate is situated on the foothills of the Seven Virgin Mountains.
Maldives
Activities and excursions
- Water sports
- Diving
- Snorkeling
- Dolphin watching
- Sunset boat cruise
- Day or night-time fishing
- Visits to inhabited islands – uninhabited islands or sandbank
- Visit the Friday Mosque in Male a UNESCO Protected Heritage Site
Sri Lanka
Activities and excursions
- Hike to nearby waterfalls
- Take a tuc tuc ride along the mountainside to local village
- Visit local tea factory
- Experience the art of tea plucking and tea tasting followed by afternoon Tea
- Pilgrimage to Adams peak UNESCO heritage site
- Visit Elephants at the elephant orphanage
- Day trip to colonial town of Nuwara Eliya
- Visit the 17th century Temple of the Tooth in the royal city of Kandy
We just completed a four weeklong artist residency combining both countries which culminated in an art exhibition in Colombo. Wow! What an experience for Art students from Singapore and the U.S! Thank you to the efficiency of Art Route Traveller for making this possible and fun!