The Jakopič Award, also known as the Rihard Jakopič Award ( or ''Nagrada Riharda Jakopiča'') is an art award in

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awarded each year for achievements in the fine arts

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. It has been bestowed since 1969 by the

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and the Slovene Fine Artists' Association. It is awarded on 12 April, the anniversary of the birth of the painter

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after whom it is named.Jakopič Award on Culture.si Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Slovenia site
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Levstik Award laureates

Notes and references

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Levstik Award laureates

See also

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