The theme of this year’s contest was civilian aircraft. Entries centered on aircraft as it functions in everyday society - rescue helicopters, passanger airplanes, and cargo transport were the main focus of the art, but police helicopters, news helicopers, air racers and crop dusters also made an appearance. This year was the largest year yet for the contest with 194 entries, and approximetely 350 artists and family members attended the Awards Ceremony on Friday, February 20, 2009. All of the art submitted was creative, colorful and enjoyable.
Thank you to everyone who participated and congratulations on producing such wonderful artwork.
All of the artwork exhibited in the contest will be on display in the Museum's main gallery until March 21, 2009.
Division 1: Kindergarten through 3rd Grade
Best in Show
Issac Bouw, Pleasent View Elementary, 2nd grade
Cessna Floatplane |
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The entries below were randomly selected as a representation of all of the artwork submitted.
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| Jacob Freestone, The Deer Hunt, 2nd grade |
Noah Rains, The Rescue Mission, 2nd grade |
Kamyrn Baker, Untitled, Kindergarten |
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| Tara Right, Untitled, 1st grade |
Havyen Gates, The USA Plane, 2nd grade |
Kaleb Weaver, Green in the Air, Kindergarten |
Division 2: 4th-8th Grade
The entries below were randomly selected as a representation of all of the artwork submitted.
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| Brett Gibson, The Hunt, 4th Grade |
Elaine Dalton, Touch Down, 5th grade |
Daniel Hudson, Solo Flight, 4th grade |
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| Taylor Rose, Scenic View, 5th grade |
Matthew Hapner, Copter Rescue, 5th grade |
Lance Finchum, Sun Racer, 4th grade |
A few photos of the art on exhibit, and the Award Ceremony on Friday, February 20, 2009