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 awardMeritorious Artist of the Republic of Hungary
State award for artists who have long created outstanding artistic achievements in Hungarian national culture and in the fields of theatre, music, dance, circus arts, film, fine arts, photography, and applied arts, and who have already received an art award granted by the minister responsible for culture. The recipient is entitled to use the title “Meritorious Artist of Hungary” (short: “Meritorious Artist”).
View awardOfficer’s Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary
One of the four highest Hungarian state awards is the Hungarian Order of Merit, which is granted in various grades to individuals who perform exemplary activities in culture, science, art, or their own field, in order to advance Hungary’’s interests and promote universal human values.
View awardFranz Liszt Award
The highest musical award granted by the Hungarian state in recognition of outstanding musical and performing arts achievements.
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