Young artists are invited to take their creativity to new heights through the 2026 International Aviation Art Contest, themed “Fly to Save Lives.” Nebraska youth ages 6–17 are invited to enter by January 16, 2026.
Planes, helicopters, drones, and even hot-air balloons can do amazing things. They deliver food and medicine, help in emergencies, fight wildfires, rescue people in need, and even transport blood and medical supplies to save lives. Flight connects people, brings communities together, and sparks new ideas. Using crayons, paint, or pencils, show us your vision of the 2026 theme: “Fly to Save Lives.” How can flight make the world safer and better? The sky is not the limit — it’s where hope begins!
Nebraska winners in three age categories — Junior (6–9), Intermediate (10–13), and Senior (14–17) — will earn cash prizes sponsored by the Nebraska Aviation Council and advance to the national competition in Washington D.C. At the national level, the top three entries in each age category are selected to represent the U.S. in the international round and receive cash prizes sponsored by the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) and the National Aeronautic Association (NAA). Those winners then move on to the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) international competition, which typically includes 20–40 participating countries.
More information about the 2026 International Aviation Art Contest can be found at https://dot.nebraska.gov/aeronautics/art-contest.
More details at: https://dot.nebraska.gov/aeronautics/art-contest