Opening ceremony of SAARC Exhibition of Paintings 2018 took place on 10th July 2018 at the Main Library premises of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Vice Chancellor of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Prof. Sampath Amaratunge, Chairman of the Arts Council of Sri Lanka, Senior Prof. Ariyarathne Kaluarachchi and Director of the SAARC Cultural Centre, Mr. Wasantha Kotuwella graced the occasion. Staff representing SAARC Cultural Centre and academics and non-academics of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura participated in the event. This exhibition is open to University community and public from 10th to14th July 2018.