Nebraska Youth Encouraged to Participate in International Aviation Art Contest

Sept. 30, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT)’s Division of Aeronautics is urging Nebraska students to utilize their creativity in an international art contest spotlighting aviation.  

The 2026 Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) International Aviation Art Contest is open to all Nebraska students ages 6 to 17. The theme of this year’s competition is “Fly to Save Lives”, spotlighting brave aviators who come to the rescue when disaster strikes. The deadline for entries is Jan. 16, 2026.

Each state will select its top picks in three age divisions, which will then compete with entries from other states. National winners will be announced in March 2026 and will be awarded cash prizes. The national winners will go head to head with entries from around the world.

“This contest will showcase how planes and helicopters help Nebraskans during emergencies, whether delivering food or medicine, fighting wildfires, or transporting injured people,” said Jeremy Borrell, director of NDOT’s Aeronautics Division. “Nebraska has had two winners at the national level and one at the international level in this art competition. Let’s show the world once again that Nebraska has talent, creativity, and passion for flying.”

For more details, visit NDOT’s website at dot.nebraska.gov/aeronautics/art-contest or email [email protected] with questions.