Grab your paints, crayons, or pens and let your creativity take flight in the Maryland Aviation Art contest!

Stories of remarkable bravery and world firsts in the air and in space have long captured the imaginations of children across the planet. The glory of record-breaking long-distance flights, magnificent skydiving formations, perfect precision landings and gold medal wins will long continue to enthuse youngsters to take to the skies themselves and experience the challenges and the camaraderie of air sports. Particularly inspiring for young girls are the tales of women who have defied society’s expectations to take to the air and prove that the sky is a place for everyone.

Download the brochure to learn more and complete your Certificate of Authenticity to enter.

Theme: Women with Wings

For the 2025 FAI Young Artists Contest, we want youngsters to focus their creativity on these incredible Women with Wings, who unite in a world where the skies are a canvas of peace and friendship.

Using pencils, crayons, pens or paint, artists can be inspired by Women with Wings to show how women from all walks of life find liberty and inspire others through their love for flight.

State Awards: The top three entries in each category will advance to the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) national contest and receive the following awards.

  • 1st place Discovery Flight
  • 2nd place $50 gift card for art supplies
  • 3rd place $25 gift card for art supplies

Deadline:  Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

Rules:

  • Canvas size must be11 ¾” x 16 ½” or nearest equivalent. Artwork should not be framed.
  • Art may be watercolor, colored pencil, acrylic, oil paint, indelible marker pens, felt-tip pens, soft ball-point pens, indelible ink, or crayon
  • Art may not be a non-permanent medium such as pencil or charcoal, computer-generated, collage work using photos.
  • Artwork should be submitted with a completed certificate of authenticity (found in the brochure)

This contest is part of the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) Art Contest. Visit the NASAO website to learn more about the contest theme, age categories, and rules.

Eligibility: Children ages 6-17 who live or attend school in Maryland are eligible to enter in the below categories

                Junior: born January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2018

                Intermediate: born January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2014

                Senior: born January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2010

Submit Artwork with Certificate of Authenticity to:
Chelsea Dorman
Office of Regional Aviation Assistance
P.O. Box 8766
BWI Airport, MD 21240

The Maryland Aviation Art Contest is sponsored by the Maryland Aviation Administration and the Maryland Aviation Council.