Lithuanian National Prize for Culture and Arts
The Lithuanian National Prize for Culture and Arts (Lithuanian: Nacionalinė kultūros ir meno premija), established in 1989, is an award granted for achievements in culture and the arts. It has been awarded annually in six categories since 2006 (between 1989 and 2006 there were nine categories). The prize is formally bestowed on February 16, when the decorations and diplomas are presented to the laureates at Presidential Palace, commemorating the anniversary of the 1918 Act of Independence of Lithuania.
The award honors significant recent achievements in cultural fields and works by artists or art collectives. The honorees may be citizens of
The candidates for the Prize are now nominated by professional associations and societies; before 2008 the nominations could be made by members of the public. The laureates are selected by a special committee.
As of May 2008[update] there were
References
- ^ "Nacionalinė kultūros ir meno premija" (in Lithuanian). Lietuvos rašytojų sąjunga. Archived from the original on 2011-07-21. Retrieved 2008-05-10.
- ^ "Įteiktos nacionalinės kultūros ir meno premijos" (in Lithuanian). bernardinai.lt. 2008-02-12. Retrieved 2008-05-10.
See also
- List of the Recipients of the Lithuanian National Prize
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