LESSON 6 NATIONAL ARTS
Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the
National Artists – Pambansang Alagad ng Sining ng
Pilipinas
National Treasure - Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan
National Arts
- National Artist is an honorary title issued by some
states as a highest recognition of artists for their
significant contributions to the cultural heritage of the
nation.
- An equivalent title, People's Artist, has been known in
countries of the former Eastern Bloc and is also
commonly translated as "National Artist".
Do we need arts in our lives?
- Through art, we gain a better understanding of how
events throughout history have shaped us.  2017.
- Art also helps improve our self-awareness.
- Creating art allows us to slow down and experience a
full range of our emotions, while viewing
others' art can release the emotions within us and
allow us to explore our feelings.
Henri Matisse
“Creativity takes COURAGE.”
- French artist, known for both his use of color and his
fluid and original draughtsmanship.
- He was a draughtsman, printmaker, and sculptor, but
is known primarily as a painter.
Benefits
- The award is jointly administered by the National
Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), and
conferred by the Philippine government upon
recommendation by both institutions.
- Every national artist receives:
o Gold-plated medallion and citation
o P200,000 net of taxes
o A monthly life pension worth P50,000
o Medical and hospital benefits worth P75,000 every
year
o Life insurance coverage
o Place of honor in state functions
o Arrangements for and expenses of state funeral
(Libingan ng mga Bayani), according to the
guidelines approved by the NCCA board in April
1. Rank
2. Medal/Emblem
3. 100,00 for living artists
4. 75,000 for dead recognized artists
5. Monthly pension, hospital and funeral benefits
6. Automatic slot for events
✔ Oblation- Guillermo Tolentino
✔ Dalagang Filipina – Fernando Amorsolo
✔ Filipino Struggles Through History – Botong Francisco
✔ Carlos P. Romulo
✔ CCP – Leandro Locsin
✔ Ang Pasko ay Sumapit – Levi Celerio