Order of Arts and Letters of Spain facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Order of Arts and Letters of Spain Orden de las Artes y las Letras de España
Badge of the Order of Arts and Letters of Spain
Awarded by His Majesty The King of Spain
Type	Order of Merit
Awarded for	Distinguished career in the dissemination of the culture and image of Spain, through its active participation in work or related fields of literary or artistic creation.
Grand Master	HM The King of Spain
Chancellor	Minister of Education, Culture and Sport
Precedence
Next (higher)	Orden del Mérito Agrario, Pesquero y Alimentario
Next (lower)	Real Orden del Mérito Deportivo
Ribbon of the Order

The Order of Arts and Letters of Spain (which in Spanish is Orden de las Artes y las Letras de España) is a special award given by the Spanish government. It was created on July 24, 2008. This award is given to people and groups, both from Spain and other countries. They receive it for doing great things to share Spanish culture and show a good image of Spain. This includes working in writing, art, or other creative fields.

The King of Spain gives out the Order of Arts and Letters of Spain. He does this through a special official order called a Royal Decree. The Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport (which is like a government department for schools, arts, and sports) suggests who should get the award. If the award is for someone from another country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (the department that deals with other countries) is asked for their opinion first. The head of the culture ministry usually presents the award.

This award has only one level, and it is purely for honor. It does not come with any money. The rules for this award are set out in a special document called Royal Decree 1320/2008. César Antonio Molina, who was the Minister of Culture at the time, started this award.

Who Has Received This Award?

Many talented people and important institutions have received the Order of Arts and Letters of Spain. Here are some of them:

See also

In Spanish: Orden de las Artes y las Letras de España para niños