NPAS Exhibitions & Salons
Celebrating over six decades of visual artistry through national competitions and internationally patronized salons under FIAP, PSA, and GPU recognition.
46th NPAS National Photographic Exhibition & Competition 2026
Organized by the National Photographic Art Society of Sri Lanka. The island’s most celebrated annual photographic competition has successfully concluded. We thank all photographic artists, masters, emerging talents, and student participants across Sri Lanka for their remarkable submissions.
Open Monochrome
Black & white, monochrome, and toned digital fine-art photography.
Open Colour
Artistic, creative, pictorial, and contemporary colour photography.
Nature & Wildlife
Living flora, fauna, and natural habitats captured in their untamed state.
Travel & Culture
People, cultural heritage, architecture, and lifestyle across nations.
International Salon Hall of Fame
A rotating exhibition of celebrated masterworks recognized by international federations (FIAP, PSA, GPU) and NPAS jury panels.
Past Exhibitions & Results Archive
Explore official salon catalogues, results reports, and historical archives from NPAS national and international photographic exhibitions.
46th NPAS National Photographic Exhibition 2026
The landmark 46th annual edition celebrating national photographic excellence across Open Colour, Open Monochrome, Nature & Wildlife, and Cultural Travel divisions.
21st International Exhibition of Photography 2025
Sri Lanka’s flagship global salon conducted under the patronage of the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP), Photographic Society of America (PSA), and Global Photographic Union (GPU). Featuring distinguished international medalists and participants across 40+ countries.
45th NPAS National Exhibition of Photography 2024
The 45th annual edition celebrated island-wide photographic excellence across Open Colour, Open Monochrome, Nature, and Student divisions, culminating in an expansive physical exhibition and commemorative published volume.
44th NPAS National Exhibition of Photography 2022
Marking the return of physical salon celebrations, the 44th National Exhibition gathered the country’s most accomplished masters and young photographers under the evaluation of an esteemed jury.
Historic Catalogues & Heritage Salons
Archival publications preserving the history and creative evolution of photographic art in Sri Lanka.
Competition Standards & Jury Ethics
All NPAS national competitions and international salons strictly adhere to the highest artistic standards and global photographic codes of conduct.
📷 Originality & Authorship
All parts of every submitted image must have been captured photographically by the author. Use of AI image generation, computer-generated artwork, or third-party clip art is strictly disqualified.
⚖️ Independent Blind Judging
Judging is conducted blindly without author names or affiliations revealed. Panels comprise accredited FIAP/PSA masters, Hon.FNPAS holders, and seasoned salon jurists.
🌐 International Patronage
International salons operate under strict FIAP (Fédération Internationale de l’Art Photographique), PSA, and GPU patronage regulations with formal acceptances credited toward distinctions.
📐 Technical Specifications
Images must be submitted in sRGB color profile, JPEG format. Maximum pixel dimensions and file size limits specified in each exhibition’s entry conditions must be strictly followed.
Exhibition Secretariat
For inquiries regarding exhibition entry submissions, international salon rules, sponsorship, or catalogue orders, please reach out directly to the Exhibition Directorate.
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