The Ministry of Buddhashasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs
Department of Cultural Affairs
Arts Council of Sri Lanka
and
the State Drama Sub-panel
are jointly organizing the State Children’s Drama Festival – 2025
from 01st to 15th June 2026
from 4.00 PM
at the Tower Hall Theatre – Maradana.
We respectfully invite you all to participate in this event.
The present government has taken a decisive step to amend the Arts Council of Sri Lanka Act, passed in 1952, to suit the current needs and new trends in the arts sector. This process was initiated in response to the requests made by experts in the arts sector and various parties for several decades, emphasizing…
Applications are now open for the State Television Awards Festival – 2026, which deeply honors and recognizes the talent, dedication, and professional standards of all creative individuals directly and indirectly involved in the local television industry. The official circular and application form for submitting television productions can be obtained in person from the address below,…
You are cordially invited!State Photography Lecture Series 01 & 02 01. Photography, the Photographer, New Media, and Intellectual Property Rights – Dr. D.M. KarunaratneSeptember 30 at 3:00 PM (Discussion at 4:30 PM)Mahaweli Centre Auditoriumhttps://forms.gle/qeto1ZgdULnR1m9a6 02. Ways of Seeing: Another Dimension of Reading a Photograph – Dr. Mangalanath UdukalaOctober 07 at 3:00 PM (Discussion at 4:30…
The State Children’s Art Festival has been organized this year with the primary objective of enhancing and appreciating the creative potential of Sri Lankan children. This festival will be held with the participation of students representing every Divisional Secretariat Division of the island. This State Children’s Art Festival is geared towards acquiring the necessary skills…
Call for Applications – State Visual Arts Festival – 2026 (Photography Section)The last date for calling for applications for the State Photography Festival, jointly organized by the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, the Department of Cultural Affairs and the State Visual Arts Sub-Committee, is 31st August 2026. Only online mode should be used…
More details can be found at the following link.Website Link – https://www.culturaldept.gov.lk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=280:2026-14&catid=13:news&Itemid=248&lang=si
