About NPAS Sri Lanka
The National Photographic Art Society of Sri Lanka is the premier national body dedicated to visual art, photographic education, and international salons. Formed in 1950, just two years after national independence, it has educated generations of Sri Lankan visual artists.
Registered Charity & Body
Recognised as an Approved Charity Organisation by the Government of Sri Lanka (1987) and registered as an autonomous limited liability corporation administered by an annually elected Board of Directors.
FIAP & PSA Affiliated
Official operational member and authorized representative for Sri Lanka in the Fédération Internationale de l’Art Photographique (FIAP), and operational member of the Photographic Society of America (PSA).
Administrative Secretariat
Operating from 82C, Sri Sudarshanarama Road, Kiribathgoda. 11600, Sri Lanka, coordinating nationwide classes, annual photo tours, TVEC-certified diploma curricula, and world exhibitions.
Our Historic Milestones
Founded on 15th February 1950 by the legendary visionary Mr. Wilson Hegoda alongside Mr. Nelson Keerthi, Mr. Hilton Samarasinghe, and Prof. G.L.R. De Silva as the “Amateur Photographic Association”, later renamed NPAS of Ceylon.
Pioneered the country’s first tuition-free diploma courses in Sinhala medium. Today, this diploma curriculum is certified under the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC).
Published the island’s first monthly national photographic periodical, “Camera” (later “Lanka Camera”), establishing a vernacular literature for technical photographic practice.
Dr. G. Thomas, FIAP Asia Representative, visited Sri Lanka and granted prestigious FIAP membership to NPAS in recognition of its extraordinary national contributions.
Board of Directors 2026 / 2027
Elected annually by the general membership to guide the Society’s vision, academic faculties, and global salon commitments.
Maduranga Abhayawardena
