who has been given the rank and title of National Artist in recognition of his or her significant contributions to the development of Philippine arts and letters. The rank and title of National Artist is conferred by means of a Presidential Proclamation. It recognizes excellence in the fields of Music, Dance, Theater, Visual Arts, Literature, Film and Broadcast Arts, and Architecture or Allied Arts. ORDER OF NATIONAL ARTISTS • (Orden ng Gawad Pambansang Alagad ng Sining) • a rank, a title, and a wearable award that represents the highest national recognition given to Filipinos who have made distinct contributions in the field of arts and letters • jointly administered by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), and is conferred by the President of the Philippines upon recommendation by both institutions ORDER OF NATIONAL ARTISTS • embodies the nation’s highest ideals in humanism and aesthetic expression through the distinct achievements of individual citizens • According to the rules of the National Commission on Culture and the Arts, the Order of National Artists should be conferred every three years. INSIGNIA OF THE ORDER OF THE NATIONAL ARTISTS
• a Grand Collar featuring
circular links portraying the arts, and an eight- pointed conventionalized sunburst suspended from a sampaguita wreath in green and white enamel. INSIGNIA OF THE ORDER OF THE NATIONAL ARTISTS
• The central badge is a
medallion divided into three equal portions, red, white, and blue, recalling the Philippine flag, with three stylized letter Ks—the “KKK” stands for the CCP’s motto: “katotohanan, kabutihan, at kagandahan” (“the true, the good, and the beautiful”), as coined by then first lady Mrs. Imelda Romualdez Marcos, the CCP’s founder. INSIGNIA OF THE ORDER OF THE NATIONAL ARTISTS
• The composition of the
Grand Collar is silver gilt bronze. In place of a rosette there is an enameled pin in the form of the insignia of the order. • It was established by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 1001, s. 1972, which created the Award and Decoration of National Artist, “to give appropriate recognition and prestige to Filipinos who have distinguished themselves and made outstanding contributions to Philippine arts and letters,” and which posthumously conferred the award on the painter Fernando Amorsolo, who had died earlier that year. • Proclamation No. 1144, s. 1973 named the CCP Board of Trustees as the National Artist Awards Committee (or Secretariat). Presidential Decree No. 208, s. 1973 reiterated the mandate of the CCP to administer the National Artist Awards as well as the privileges and honors to National Artists. Flow for National Artist The Order of National Artists recognizes:
• Filipino artists who have made significant
contributions to the cultural heritage of the country • Filipino artistic accomplishment at its highest level and to promote creative expression as significant to the development of a national cultural identity • Filipino artists who have dedicated their lives to their works to forge new paths and directions for future generations of Filipino artists Benefits of being conferred as a National Artist
1. The rank and title of National Artist, as
proclaimed by the President of the Philippines; 2. The insignia of a National Artist and a citation; 3. A lifetime emolument and material and physical benefits comparable in value to those received by the highest officers of the land such as: a. a cash award of One Hundred Thousand Pesos (P100,000.00) net of taxes, for living awardees; Benefits of being conferred as a National Artist
b. a cash award of Seventy Five Thousand Pesos
(P75,000.00) net of taxes, for posthumous awardees, payable to legal heir/s; c. a monthly life pension, medical and hospitalization benefits; d. life insurance coverage for Awardees who are still insurable; e. a state funeral and burial at the Libingan ng mga Bayani; f. a place of honor, in line with protocular precedence, at national state functions, and recognition at cultural events. REQUIREMENTS FOR NOMINATION
• • A cover letter from the nominating organization. The cover letter
shall be accompanied by a Board Resolution approving the nomination concerned with the said resolution signed by the organization President and duly certified by the Board Secretary. • • A duly accomplished nomination form; • • A detailed curriculum vitae of the nominee; • • A list of the nominee’s significant works categorized according to the criteria; • • The latest photograph (color or black and white) of the nominee, either 5″ x 7″ or 8″ x 11″; • • Pertinent information materials on the nominee’s significant works (on CDs, VCDs and DVDs); • • Copies of published reviews; and • • Any other document that may be required. Where to send • The NATIONAL ARTIST AWARD SECRETARIAT Office of the Artistic Director Cultural Center of the Philippines Roxas Boulevard, 1300 Pasay City • The NATIONAL ARTIST AWARD SECRETARIAT Office of the Deputy Executive Director National Commission for Culture and the Arts 633 General Luna Street, Intramuros, Manila