Merited Artist of Albania () was a state honorary title for the decoration of outstanding art performers of

People's Socialist Republic of Albania The People's Socialist Republic of Albania, () was the Marxist-Leninist state that existed in Albania from 10 January 1946 to the 29 April 1991. Originally founded as the People's Republic of Albania from 1946 to 1976, it was governed by the P ...

. It was created by law in 1960 and amended in 1980. The title was no longer given in

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after the law was amended in 1996.

Definition

The title is the state award of Albania that was given for the personal merit in Albania to the citizens that worked in their respective artistic field as a rule of no less than ten (10) years obtaining high on-the-job achievements and professional mastery.

Conditions

The title was awarded by the

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. It was given to citizens of Albania, foreigners, and persons with no citizenship. This title was lower than the

People's Artist of Albania The People's Artist () was an honorary title for outstanding art performers of the People's Socialist Republic of Albania, whose merits were exceptional in the sphere of development of the performing arts (theatre, music, Film, cinema and art). I ...

which could only be awarded ten (10) years after obtaining the Merited Artist of Albania. This title was not awarded posthumously.

Title recipients

The Merited Artist of Albania title could only be awarded to motion picture directors; actors of theatres, films, and circus; singers; members of professional ensembles and chorus'; orchestral conductors; composers; musicians; TV and Radio network broadcasters for their highly executed mastery, creating a highly artistic images, performances, motion movies that became a property of the native culturally artistic heritage. The recipients were also awarded a badge and a certificate. The presentation was conducted publicly. To be noted that all the

were recipients of the Merited Artist of Albania recognition first. Past recipients of the Merited Artist of Albania recognition include the following (by field of merit):

Music

Singers

* Liljana Kondakçi * Eli Fara

Composers and music directors

* Tish Daija * Agim Krajka * Limoz Dizdari *

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* Tonin Harapi * Aleksandër Peçi * Nikolla Zoraqi *

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Theater and cinematography

Actors

* Albert Vërria * Andon Qesari * Drita Pelingu * Esma Agolli * Marie Logoreci * Mirush Kabashi * Ndrek Luca * Ndricim Xhepa * Reshat Arbana * Roland Trebicka * Yllka Mujo

Cinematographers

Kujtim Çashku Kujtim Çashku (born 5 August 1950) is an Albanian film director and screenwriter who has won numerous awards at international film festivals, including the Critics Prize at the 1996 Bastia Mediterranean Film Festival and the UNESCO Award at the ...

Dhimitër Anagnosti Dhimitër Anagnosti (born 23 January 1936) is an Albanian film director and politician. He was a member of the Parliament of Albania in the 1990s and a Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports. For his contribution in film, he received the People's ...

Art

Painters

* Sotir Capo * Sadik Kaceli * Agim Zajmi

References

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Awards established in 1960 1960 establishments in Albania