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MIDTERM: 3. Artists and Artisans
Order of National Artists of the Philippines
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The National Artists of the Philippines are individuals who have made significant contributions to the
development of Philippine arts in various categories, including music, dance, theater, visual arts, literature,
film, broadcast arts, architecture, design, and allied arts. The title is conferred by the President of the
Philippines and is the highest national recognition given to Filipino artists.
As of the latest available information, there have been 73 individuals recognized as National Artists. The most
recent additions to this prestigious list were in 2022, when eight new artists were honored2. These included:
Agnes Locsin - National Artist for Dance
Salvacion Lim-Higgins - National Artist for Fashion Design
Gemino Abad - National Artist for Literature
Fides Cuyugan-Asensio - National Artist for Music
Antonio “Tony” Mabesa - National Artist for Theater
Nora Aunor - National Artist for Film
Each of these artists has made outstanding contributions to their respective fields, enriching the cultural
heritage of the Philippines and inspiring future generations of Filipino artists.
For a complete list of all the Filipinos who have been given the National Artist Award, you can refer to this
website: Who Are All the National Artists of the Philippines? ([Link]); Order of National Artists
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Notable Awardees: Highlights include Fernando Amorsolo, the first National Artist, and others who
have made significant contributions to Philippine arts.
Cultural Impact: The recognition celebrates the artists’ role in enhancing the status of Philippine arts
and preserving the nation’s cultural heritage.
The selection of a National Artist in the Philippines is a prestigious process that involves several criteria and
steps:
Criteria for Selection:
1. Citizenship: Nominees must be Filipino citizens at the time of their nomination and, if living, at the time
of the awarding. Posthumous nominations are accepted for artists who died after the award’s
establishment in 1972 and were Filipino citizens at the time of their death.
2. Contribution to Nationhood: Artists whose works have contributed to building a Filipino sense of
nationhood.
3. Pioneering Works: Those who have pioneered a mode of creative expression or style, impacting
succeeding generations.
4. Body of Works: Artists who have created a substantial and significant body of works and/or
consistently displayed excellence in their art form.
5. Recognition: Artists who enjoy broad acceptance through prestigious national and/or international
recognition, critical acclaim, and respect from peers.
Process of Selection:
Nominations: Cultural organizations and individuals submit nominations.
Screening and Evaluation: A panel of experts conducts thorough screening and evaluation of the
nominees.
Recommendations: The panel makes recommendations to the National Commission for Culture and the
Arts (NCCA) and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP).
Presidential Proclamation: The final decision is made by the President of the Philippines, who confers
the title by means of a Presidential Proclamation.
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The Order of National Artists is conferred every three years, recognizing excellence across various fields such
as Music, Dance, Theater, Visual Arts, Literature, Film, Broadcast Arts, Architecture, and Allied Arts. It is the
highest national recognition given to Filipinos who have made significant contributions to the development
of Philippine arts and letters.
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