Congratulations to everyone who displayed art in the Fourth Annual Student Aviation Art Contest.
We had 118 entries, and all of them were smart, colorful, fun ways for aviation to Go Green!
Thanks to all for such an enjoyable show.
 Best in Show
Artist: Hailey Lambertson
Grade: 4
Medium: Crayon, Marker, Oil Pastel
Title: Untitled
“My air balloon is made out of dead leaves. My balloon is environmentally friendly because if I use dead leaves then dead leaves wouldn’t be on the ground killing the grass.” |
 Kindergarten-1st grade, 1st Place
Artist: Hudson Bouw
Grade: 1
Medium: Colored Pencil
Title: Wind Powered Hang-Glider “Wind Power! Man + Hang glider” |
 Kindergarten-1st grade, 2nd place
Artist: Madyson Cox
Grade: 1
Medium: Crayon, Marker
Title: Untitled
“I think hot air blaus are green because they dont run on fule. |
 Kindergarten-1st grade, 3rd place
Artist: Emily Himes
Grade: 1
Medium: Crayon, Marker
Title: Air Helpers “My Air crafts pick up trash and make clothing. it runs on bubbles.” |
 2nd-3rd grade, 1st place
Haley Bennett
Grade: 3
Medium: Watercolor, Crayon, Oil Pastel
Title: Untitled
“My plane is green because it runs on carrot oil. It also is green because it is made out of scrap metal from farm equipment.”
Comments from judges: No indication of farm equipment - good ideas however! |
 2nd-3rd grade, 2nd place
Artist: Hannah Morey
Grade: 3
Medium: Crayon, Water Color, Marker
Title: Untitled
“My hot air balloon runs on air; It’s made out of plants. The basket is made out of Mother Nature’s wood. It poors out water, seeds, and fertilizer.” |
 2nd-3rd grade, 3rd place
Artist: Elizabeth Reichert
Grade: 3
Medium: Marker, Crayon
Title: Untitled
“My plane is totally green because its hand powerd, and is made out of reused metal.”
Comments from judges: Hand powered - Wow! |
 4th-6th grade, 1st place
Artist: Caleb Hancock
Grade: 5
Medium: Clay
Title: Eco-copter
“The Eco-copter uses fuel made of soy bean base. The propelers filter the air of debris. The Eco-copter will help the environment. The Eco-copters exterior is made of recycled carbon fibers.” |
 4th-6th grade, 2nd place
Artist: Josie Clevenger
Grade: 5
Medium: Watercolor, Pencil, Marker, Crayon
Title: Untitled |
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4th-6th grade, 3rd place
Artist: Dylan Jones
Grade: 4
Medium: Crayon, Marker
Title: Untitled
“My airplane is earth friendly because it is dropping tree seeds in a plain. I love the earth.”
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Here are highlights from the other entries, selected at random.
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Artist: Samuel Bennett
Grade: 1
Medium: Crayon, Marker
Title: Untitled
“My hot air balloon is made out of recycled blanckets.”
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Artist: Jack Bullock
Grade: K
Medium: Marker
Title: Untitled
“Airplane is made from recycled metal.” |
Artist: Lilia Davis
Grade: 1
Medium: Crayon, Marker
Title: Untitled
“My aircraft is good for the earth because it runs on water.” |
Artist: Jacob Royal
Grade: K
Medium: Crayon, Marker
Title: Untitled
“My airplane is made out of wood.”
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Artist: Samantha Bilby
Grade: 3
Medium: Watercolor, Crayon, Marker
Title: Green America
“My Rocket runs on pollen and it spreads the pollen on plants. It helps the plants grow!” |
Artist: Cole Clevenger
Grade: 3
Medium: Crayon, Oil Pastel
Title: Untitled
“My airplane is made from recycled metal and it is used to stop forest fires.” |
Artist: George Richards
Grade: 2
Medium: Crayon, Pencil
Title: Untitled
“It will stop Ploution for years.” |
Artist: Trenton Smith
Grade: 2
Medium: Markers
Title: Fire Rocket
“My Airplane runs on Air.”
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Artist: Mathew Ryan Clark
Grade: 5
Medium: Pencil, Crayon
Title: Untitled
“My aircraft is environmentally friendly because it runs on water. And it can go 1,000 miles before haveing to reful. In this picture the aircraft is flying back to reful.”
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Artist: Sam Huston
Grade: 5
Medium: Marker
Title: Untitled
“My Airplane is Green because it is powered by recycled trash + Has a electric engine made by recycled steel.” |
Artist: Tate Coulter
Grade: 4
Medium: Watercolor, Marker, Crayon
Title: Untitled
“My plane is green because it runs on trash. That means less trash everywhere for animals to eat and die from.” |
Artist: Dylan Thrash
Grade: 5
Medium: Pencil
Title: Untitled
“My helicopter is evierontatly friendly becous it runs on water. And will not harm any one or any thing that is not in the battle feild. And will never get shot down. It will defeat any thing or enemy in it’s way. It is the fastest strongest and most armed helicopter in the world. I wish it was reale.” |
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, Pleasant 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 |