National Artist of The Philippines

NATIONAL ARTIST OF THE PHILIPINES
 Contemporary filipino artist have

responsibility to create art that
would enlighten the people of the
current conditions of the society.
 According to esteemed critic and
Scholar Dr. Nicanor Tiongson,
 there is a vital role played by
contemporary artist in “creating
art that will contribute to social
change by enlightening viewers
and audiences about the nature
and causes of the problems they
face as filipino today”
Dr. Nicanor Tiongson
It is with this “enlightenment” that
give the artist responsibility in their
craft.
Dr. Tiongson challenge the artist
to create art that has social and
political relevance, a kind of art
that will contribute to an awareness
of the present realities and
conditions of the society.
An artist of the Nation
In 1972 the Philippines
named first national
artist- word class painter
Fernando Amorsolo.
The national artist
awards is a great honor
given to filipino whose
life and work have
contributed to the
advancement of
country’s arts and letter.
An artist of the Nation
The national artist then became part of the
prestigious roster of the Order of National
artist.
NCCA and CCP jointly administer the
nomination and selection of the chosen
exemplary artist, who are conferred by the
President of the country.
Presidential Proclamation No. 1001,s.1972
Created and established “ the Award and
Decoration of the National Artist”.
This law enabled the government “ to give appropriate
recognition and prestige to Filipinos who have
distinguished themselves and made outstanding
contributions to Philippine arts and letters”.
What does it take to be a national artist?
The national artist award is the country’s
highest honor given to an artist according to
the NCCA
“ embodies the nations highest ideals in the
humanities and aesthetic expression
through the distinct achievements of the
individual citizens.”
Qualifications for a Filipino to be Nominated
selected for the National Artist award
1. Living artist who are natural-born Filipino
citizens at the time of nomination, as well as
those who died after establishment of the
award in 1972 but were Filipino citizens at the
time of their death. Filipino who have lost
reacquired Filipino citizenship, through the
dual citizenship status for least the minimum
period of five years, shall be eligible for
nomination.
2. Artist who through the content and form of their
works have contributed in building a Filipino sense
of nationhood.
3. Artist who have pioneered in a mode of
creative expression or style, thus earning
distinction and making an impact on
succeeding generations of artist.
4.Artist who have created a substantial and
significant body of works and / or consistently
displayed excellence in the practice of their art
form thus enriching artistic expression or
style.
5. Artist who enjoy broad acceptance
through the following:
 5.1. Prestigious national and or
international recognition, such as the
Gawad CCP para sa Sining, CCP Thirteen
Artist Award, and NCAA Alab ng Haraya.
5.2 Critical acclaim and or reviews of their
works
5.3 Respect and esteem from peers.
What does the award give?
As National Artist of the
Philippines, the individuals is
recognized for his or her
contribution to the Philippine
arts.
According to the NCCA, the
national artist will be given the following:
1. The rank and title of 
National Artist, as
proclaimed by the
President of the
Philippines.
2.The National Artist
gold- plated medallion
minted by the Bangko
Sentral ng Pilipinas BSP
and citation.
3.Life time emolument and material and Physical benefits comparable in the value to those
received by the highest officers of the land such the following:
1. A minimum cash awards of two hundred thousand pesos
(₱200,000.00), net taxes for living awardees, and a minimum
cash awards of one hundred fifty thousand pesos (₱
150,000.00), net taxes for posthumous awardees, payable to
legal heir(s).
2. A minimum lifetime personal monthly stipend of thirty
thousand pesos (₱ 30,000.00).
3. Life insurance coverage for awardees who are still insurable.
4. A state funeral benefit not exceeding (₱500,000.00).
5. A place of Honor, in line with protocular precedence, in
state functions, national commemoration ceremonies, and all
other cultural presentations.
The national artist insignia
It is a Grand Collar Adorned
by circular adorned by
circular links representing
the arts. The main medallion
commemorates the sun and
the colors of the Philippine
flag. The highly stylized
three letters K stand for “
katotohanan, kabutihan,
at kagandahan” the truth,
the beauty and Goodness.
The national artist insignia

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