Purpose

The purpose of this Student Art Contest is to give students a platform to express their artistic and creative skills as they learn about U.S. and aviation history and the contributions, courage, and sacrifices of the men and women who designed, built, flew, and maintained these iconic aircraft as well as the missions they completed.

 

Subject Matter

All aspects of U.S. Marine Corps aviation, past and present.

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Who is Eligible?

All Students in grades 6-8 (middle school) and 9-12 (high school) in the Irvine and Tustin Unified School Districts.

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Awards

Awards will be made in two categories:

Grades 6-8 and Grades 9-12.

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Cash Prizes in each of the two categories:

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First Place       $300

Second Place $200

Third Place     $100

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Requirements

• One Entry per student.

• Artwork can be any paper medium or canvas board (colored pencil, pastels, watercolors, acrylics, or oils). Digitally created artwork is not being accepted for this contest.

• All artwork originals must be in an 11 x14 format.

• Paint must be dry, and artwork must be fixed to avoid smudging.

• All entries must be original in concept, design, and execution and not violate U.S. copyright laws.

• Artist’s name and a title and description of the work must be included in each electronic entry.

• Entries are to be submitted electronically by parents/guardians or teachers. Winners will be asked to deliver their original artwork to the foundation for scanning. A release form signed by a parent/guardian will be required of winning artists. Release forms will be sent to students once they are named finalists.

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How Artwork will be Evaluated

 

A committee representing the Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation will complete the initial assessment of the artwork. A committee of professional artists will rank the finalists based on knowledge of the theme, creativity, and originality.