Last years winner, Shosuke Takeuchi of Japan

Young Aviation Artists contest

The annual European-wide art competition run by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI), the world governing body of sport flying, has just been launched for 2006 with the theme ‘Air Sports and Nature In Harmony’. It’s open to any child between the ages of 7 and 15 (see below) and the closing date for entries is 31 March - so get a move on!

All UK resident children in the age groups below are eligible:
● Group I (date of birth between 1 January 1996 and 31 December 1999)
● Group II (dob 1 January 1992 to 31 December 1995).
● Group III (dob 1 January 1988 to 31 December 1991).

The required format is A3 (297 x 420 mm). Artwork must not be framed or outlined with borders. Any of the following media are permitted:
● Watercolour, acrylic or oil paints
● Indelible marker pens, felt-tip pens, soft ball-point pens, indelible crayons.

The following are NOT permitted:
● Pencil, charcoal or other non-permanent medium
● Computer generated artwork
● Collage involving the use of photocopies.

The following details should be shown on the back of the artwork:
● Forename and surname
● Address & date of birth
● Name and address of school or youth group
● Certificate of Authenticity.

This is to be worded as follows: I/We certify that this is the original and unassisted work of (insert name of entrant). I/We certify that (insert name of entrant) is a resident of the UK. Certificates of Authenticity are to be signed by the entrant’s teacher, youth leader, or other suitable person.

All entries must be received at the PFA office by 31 March 2006.
Send to:
Young Artist Competition
PFA,
Turweston Aerodrome
near Brackley
Northants
NN13 5YD
W: www.pfa.org.uk