Deadline & Mailing Entries:

All entries must be postmarked no later than January 14, 2011.

Your entries should be mailed to:

NCDOT Aviation Art Contest
NC Division of Aviation
1560 Mail Service Center
Raleigh NC 27699-1560
Have Questions?

Have questions regarding the contest, contact us.

What is the Art Contest?

The 2011 North Carolina Art Contest is a contest sponsored by the NCDOT Division of Aviation to engage young people in aviation and aeronautics in North Carolina.

This Year's Theme
This year's theme is "50 Years of Human Space Flight." Artwork is judged, at least in part, for its creative use of this year's theme in relation to the aviation world.
Grab your favorite paintbrush or markers, buckle up into a secure position in front of your desk, and blast off into your imagination, creating an image that celebrates 50 years of human flight.
Art Contest sample picture collage.

Art Contest Requirements

Art Contest Eligibility
All children who live in and/or attend school in North Carolina and in the age groups show below are encouraged to participate. Children who are related to officials and employees of NCDOT are also eligible to participate.
Art Contest Rules
  • Medium: All artwork must be hand made using any of the following media: Watercolor, acrylic or oil paint, indelible markers, colored pencils, felt-tip markers, soft ball point pens, indelible pen and ink, crayon, or similar indelible media.

    The following will NOT be accepted: Pencil, charcoal or other non-permanent medium, computer generated art or collages using photocopies.

  • Format: The required format is A3 (11¾ x 16½ inches) or, if this is unobtainable, the nearest possible equivalent. Artwork must NOT be framed or outlined with borders.
  • Markings: The artist's name should not appear on the front of the artwork. The following information should be clearly shown on the back of the art: title, family name, given name, address, date of birth, country of residence, name and address of school which child attends, and Certificate of Authenticity.
  • Certification: A parent, guardian, or art teacher must certify the authenticity of the artwork and the age of each artist. The Certificate of Authenticity form must be completed and mailed with the artwork. You can find the form below.
  • Reproduction Rights: Once received, all entries will become and remain the properties of NCDOT Division of Aviation and may be used for a variety of purposes. Those forwarded for international judging become (and remain) the property of the Federation Aeronautique Internationale.
Art Contest 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 by the State. The top three entries in each age group will be forwarded to Washington, DC to be judged in the national competition.
  • National Awards: First, second, and third place national winners 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 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, or bronze medals.
Age Groups
  • Group I – Junior Category: Date of birth between January 1, 2001 and December 31, 2004
  • Group II – Intermediate Category: Date of birth between January 1, 1997 and December 31, 2000
  • Group III – Senior Category: Date of birth between January 1, 1993 and December 31, 1996

    • Additional information can be found at: http://www.fai.org/education/young_artists_contest/rules