Oct. 25, 2002

For more information contact:
Michele Rouse
515-239-1691
michele.rouse@dot.state.ia.us

DOT's Office of Aviation sponsors annual art contest

AMES, Iowa - The Iowa Department of Transportation's Office of Aviation is again sponsoring the International Aviation Art Contest for young people in Iowa.

The theme of this year’s contest is “100 Years of Powered Flight,” in celebration of the Wright Brothers’ first powered flight at Kitty Hawk, NC, on December 17, 1903. Artwork will be judged, at least in part, for its creative use of this theme. The purpose of the art contest is to encourage young people to become more familiar with and participate in aeronautics, engineering and science.

The contest competition is judged in three age groups: 6-9, 10-13 and 14-17. The age categories are determined by the contestants’ ages on Dec. 31, 2002. The best three entries in each category will be selected as state winners. State winners will then compete on the national level. The nine national winners will receive certificates, ribbons and framed photos of their artwork. The international awards will be gold, silver and bronze medals. State winners will receive certificates.

The artwork of the national winners in each age group will be forwarded for international judging by the Federation Aeronautique Internationale.

Sponsors of the 2002 International Aviation Art Contest are the National Aeronautic Association, National Association of State Aviation Officials, Federal Aviation Administration, and Federation Aeronautique Internationale.

Contest information and registration forms can be accessed at www.iawings.com. You can have the information mailed to you by calling 515-239-1691 or e-mailing michele.rouse@dot.state.ia.us.  

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