Media Release from Idaho Transportation Department
BOISE – Idaho students age 5-18 are encouraged to demonstrate their artistic skills under the theme “Careers in Aerospace” in the annual Aviation Art Contest through the Idaho Division of Aeronautics. The contest is open now through April 5, with winners announced May 3.
Age-group winners (categories listed below) received the following awards/recognition:
- First place winners:
- Invitation to ride in an airplane
- Copy of their artwork signed by our Governor
- Congratulatory letter
- Second place winners:
- Receive $25 in art supplies
- Congratulatory letter
The rules are as follows:
- Submit original artwork
- Paper size must be 11″ x 17″ (Landscape orientation)
- Must be two-dimensional watercolor, acrylic or oil, colored pencil, felt-tip marker, ballpoint
- pen, pen and ink, and/or crayon
- Must have a completed Certificate of Authenticity attached securely to the back of the piece of artwork (see link below for certificate)
- No pencil, charcoal, collage, digital, or clip art
Artwork Categories by Age:
Age Group I: 5–6 years old
Age Group II: 7–9 years old
Age Group III: 10–12 years old
Age Group IV: 13–15 years old
Age Group V: 16–18 years old
See the entry form under the “Safety & Education” tab on the Aeronautics webpage at the ITD website or this link.
Winners will also be featured in the next Aviation Art Calendar.
