Nevada schoolchildren invited to participate In Aviation Art Contest

CARSON CITY – The Nevada Department of Transportation is inviting Nevada schoolchildren to participate in the National Association of State Aviation Officials’ art contest by submitting a drawing of how flight can save lives. 

Contest organizers explain that many daring aviators fly to save lives, from pilots dropping humanitarian aid to search and rescue and fire-fighting aviation crews. And flying isn’t just about helping others. Air sports such as flying, paragliding and ballooning can make people feel focused and connected to nature.  

The goal of the annual contest is to inspire young people to learn more about aviation and aeronautics. The national contest invites youth between the ages of 6 and 17 to create original paintings depicting how flight brings hope, help and heroism to the world.  

All art must be drawn by hand (not computer-generated) in permanent marker, crayon, pen,  watercolor or oil paint on an 11.75-inch by 16.5-inch piece of paper or nearest equivalent size. Artwork must not be framed.  

Submissions and official entry form must be received by Jan. 16, 2026. Address entries to Natasha Ashby, NDOT Aviation Division, 1263 South Stewart Street, Room 319, Carson City, NV, 89712. Winning Nevada art submissions will then be entered into the national competition, with national winners automatically submitted into an international contest.  

Full contest details and a submission flyer is available at International Aviation Art Contest – National Association of State Aviation Officials. 

In Nevada, NDOT’s Office of Aviation Planning supports general aviation safety and accessibility. Through annual safety inspections and education programs, the division helps ensure that Nevada’s general aviation public and private-use airports meet applicable safety requirements and provide a viable, balanced and integrated system of aviation facilities for all users.