Artist of the Nation
The top prize in the hierarchical system of art awards, granted to Kossuth Prize-winning artists over 65 who have created significant value in their artistic field. By law, no more than seventy artists may hold it simultaneously.
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The highest Hungarian state decoration for the cultivation and preservation of Hungarian culture.
View awardOutstanding Artist of the Republic of Hungary
One of the most prestigious Hungarian state awards for the arts. The recipient is entitled to use the title “Outstanding Artist of Hungary” (short: “Outstanding Artist”). Only those who already hold the Meritorious Artist award and have held it for at least five years are eligible.
View awardMeritorious Artist of the Hungarian People’s Republic
State award for artists who have created outstanding artistic values over a prolonged period in Hungarian national culture and artistic fields (theatre, music, dance, circus, film, visual, photography, applied arts), and who already hold an artistic award granted by the minister responsible for culture. The recipient is entitled to the title “Meritorious Artist of Hungary” (short: “Meritorious Artist”).
View awardAward of Excellence of the Ministry of Culture
Excellence Award of the Ministry of Culture
View awardMunkácsy Mihály Award
Hungarian state award granted in recognition of outstanding achievements in visual arts.
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