International Aviation Art Contest -- Virginia Contest
Theme: Create a Poster for the World Air Games
In 2009, the top air sport athletes from around the globe will travel to Turin, Italy, to compete in the largest air sports event in the world organized under the auspices of the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI), the World Air Games. Over the course of a week, spectators will watch world class competitions and air shows fill the sky in a dazzling display of possibilities that can only take place above the ground. Airplanes and gliders will amaze the crowd with spins, loops, and dives in the aerobatic games. There will even be radio controlled aerobatics, the same spins, loops, and dives, but at a much smaller size. The gliders will also compete in races across the Italian landscape. People will look up to see colorful hot air and gas balloons dotting the sky. These graceful craft, around for over 100 years, will rest next to the latest experimental aircraft flown in from around the world, competing in world record attempts to push the possibilities of flight. Spectators will feel the excitement as hang
gliders compete for speed and aerobatic ability while paragliders show off their aerobatic and landing accuracy abilities.They will see parachutists not only practice their accuracy but work together in incredible formation skydiving. Last but certainly not least, they will see ultralights compete in both long distance flights and pylon races as helicopter pilots show off their craft in freestyle competition. All of this and much, much more will be at the World Air Games in 2009. Your assignment: Grab your favorite art supplies and create a poster that captures the excitement and possibilities of the
FAI World Air Games. Good luck, and remember, the sky’s the limit!
Contest Deadline
Entries must be postmarked by Friday, January 16, 2009. Mail entries to: Aviation Art Contest, Virginia Department of Aviation, 5702 Gulfstream Road, Richmond, Virginia 23250-2422.
Contest Theme
The theme of the contest is “Create a Poster for the World Air Games". Artwork will be judged, at least in part, for its creative use of this year’s theme.
Eligibility
All children in the age groups shown below are encouraged to participate in the Contest, even if they are related to officials or employees of the FAI or any of its member organizations.. Participation in the National contests is limited to residents of that country.
Age Groups
I: Ages 6 to 9
II. Ages 10 to 13
III. Ages 14-17
Awards
State Awards
Entries in each age group will be judged and state winners and runners-up will be selected. Winners will receive a certificate and recognition from their state. The top three entries in each age group will be forwarded to Washington, DC., to participate in the national competition. Winning artwork will also be displayed on the Virginia Department of Aviation’s website.
National Awards
A first, second, and third place winner will be selected from each age group. All national winners will receive certificates, ribbons and a framed reproduction of their artwork.
International Awards
The first, second, and third place national winners in each age group will be forwarded to FAI headquarters for international judging. Winners of the international competition will receive certificates and gold, silver, and bronze medals.l
Contest Rules
Format
The required format is A3 or 11 x 17 inches. Artwork must NOT be framed or outlined with borders.
Medium
All artwork must be done by hand (or in the case of handicapped children, by foot or mouth).
The following are permitted:
Watercolor, acrylic, oil paint, indelible marker pens, felt tip pens, soft ball-point pens, indelible ink, Crayola, or any similar indelible medium.
The following are not permitted:
No pencil, charcoal or other non-permanent medium may be used; no computer-generated artwork is permitted; no collage work involving the use of photocopies is permitted.
Markings
The following information should be clearly displayed on the back of the art: title, first and last name, address, date of birth, country of residence, name and address of school which child attends, certificate of authenticity (attached to the artwork)
Reproduction Rights
Once received, entries become and remain the property of the Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI) or state sponsor and may be used for a variety of purposes.
Sponsor
The 2009 International Aviation Art Contest is sponsored by the National Aeronautic Association and the National Association of State Aviation Officials, in cooperation with the Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI), to motivate and encourage young people of FAI member nations to become more familiar with and participate in aeronautics, engineering, and science.
Mail Virginia Entries to:
Virginia Department of Aviation
Attn: Betty Wilson
5702 Gulfstream Road
Richmond, Virginia 23250-2422
Virginia Aviation Art Contest Brochure (pdf)
Previous Winners of the International Aviation Art Contest
2008 Virginia Aviation Art Contest Winners
2007 Virginia Aviation Art Contest Winners
2006 Virginia Aviation Art Contest Winners
