CALL TO ARTISTS The "Diversity in Aviation Art Show" is a juried exhibit of paintings by Middle School, High School, and Adult (non-professional) artists from July 4 to August10, 2008 at the St. Petersburg Museum of History Flight One Gallery. Judging and the awarding of prizes will be the highlight of a two-day weekend (August 9 –10, 2008) of fun aviation-related events. This family-oriented weekend is one of the many events lined up to celebrate for the 100th anniversary of the maiden flight of world’s first commercial airline from St. Petersburg to Tampa in 1914. Through this exhibit, the Museum hopes to inspire artists to tell the story of dreamers, aviation pioneers, pilots, the joy of flight and the diversity in aviation. The promotion of this event was made possible by a grant from the Pinellas County Cultural Affairs Department and the St. Petersburg Clearwater Convention and Visitors Bureau. The Museum is inviting artists to submit paintings that pertain to aviation or aviation art. Every aspect of aviation (airplanes, airports, space crafts, aerial views, space travel) could be used as a subject.

Categories: A – Oil, Acrylic or Aerosol paint on canvas or wood (no glass or metal surface) For artists under 18 years of age B - Oil, Acrylic or Aerosol paint on canvas or wood (no glass or metal surface) For artists 18 and over C – Watercolor, gouache, tempera or acrylic on paper For artists under 18 years of age D - Watercolor, gouache, tempera or acrylic on paper For artists 18 years and over Prizes: First, second and third prizes in each category. Schools of winners receive certificate of recognition. Conditions: Painting must be original (no giclee, print, drawing, pen and ink, or photographs) and must be painted by the registrant. St. Petersburg Museum of History "Diversity in Aviation" Art Exhibit Deadline for Entries June 30, 2008 Registrant can submit only one painting per category or a maximum total of two paintings. Each painting must be accompanied by one Entry Form. Do not use one form for two entries. Entry size: Canvas or wood must not exceed 30" x 30" and must not be framed Paintings on paper must be mounted (with no matting) on 30" x 20" x 3/16" white foam-core. Painting entries may be any dimension within that area. Entries may be shrink wrapped but not framed Do not sign your name on the front of your image or foam-core. Attach Entry Form (attached) to the upper right corner on the back of every canvas frame or foam-core entry. Any painting not accompanied by the proper entry form will not be considered for the exhibit. Mail or hand delivery entries to: St. Petersburg Museum of History 335 Second Ave. NE St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Entries must be received by 5:00 PM, June 30, 2008 Include a self-addressed, stamped packaging box or a UPS or Fedex account number for the painting to be returned to you by mail. St. Petersburg Museum of History is not responsible for any damage to the painting while in transit. Insure your painting as necessary. All entries subject to acceptance for exhibition; juried awards are final and not negotiable. Paintings can be picked-up by registrant after the exhibit closes August 11, 2008. Paintings unclaimed by 5:00 PM November 1, 2008 will become the property of St. Petersburg Museum of History. For art related inquiries please contact: George Banez-Executive Director-SPMOH Email:george.banez@stpetemuseumofhistory.org (727) 894-1052 ext. 207   To volunteer to help with the event contact: Rinita Anderson-Marketing Director-SPMOH Email:rinita@stpetemuseumofhistory.org (727) 894-1052 ext. 205

St. Petersburg Museum of History "Diversity in Aviation" Juried Art Exhibit July 4th – August 10, 2008 ENTRY FORM (Deadline for submission – 5:00 pm June 30,2008) Please print out and attach this form to back, upper right corner of canvas frame or white foam core. Please print clearly. PLEASE CHECK CATEGORY: ___A ___B ___C ___D ________________________________ ________________________ LAST NAME                                                      FIRST NAME ____________________ ________________ _____________ ______ STREET ADDRESS             CITY            STATE     ZIP  CODE ________________________________________________________ E-MAIL ADDRESS PHONE ________________________________________________________ TITLE OF THE PAINTING ________________________________________________________ NAME OF SCHOOL (for students) SCHOOL ADDRESS ________________________________________________________ NAME (S) OF TEACHER (S), INSTRUCTOR(S), TUTOR(S) (for students) With my signature, I certify that I painted the artwork I am submitting to the "Diversity in Aviation Art Exhibit 08". I understand the Exhibit Rules and its conditions. I allow the Museum to take photographic images of my artwork and myself. I permit the release and use of these images to promote the event to the media, to use on the Museum’s website and for documenting the proceedings. I understand that the Museum will provide the best possible security for my artwork but I will not hold the Museum responsible for loss or damage while my artwork is in transit, storage or on display. There will be no monetary payment to the artist for his or her participation in this art show/exhibit. _________________ ______________________ _______________ Signature of Artist         Print Name                          Date _______________________________________ _______________ Signature of Parent of artist under 18 yrs of age         Date   Click Here to Download an Entry Form (.pdf)

Dear Art Teacher, Did you know that Florida is the birthplace of the world’s first commercial airline? The world’s first scheduled commercial flight took off from St. Petersburg and flew to Tampa in 1914. Today, Florida is at the forefront of space travel. The St. Petersburg Museum of History is busy preparing to celebrate the 100th year anniversary of the first commercial flight. We would like to invite you and your students to help us tell the many inspiring aviation stories through their art. We are inviting your students to submit aviation related paintings to our "Diversity in Aviation" Art Exhibit. This will be a juried exhibit of paintings by students and adults from July 4 to August 10, 2008 at the St. Petersburg Museum of History’s Flight One Gallery. Medals of Excellence will be awarded and certificate of recognition will be given to the schools of winning entrants. This art exhibit will be part of our Aviation Month celebration. National Aviation Day is a holiday celebrated on August 19th, the birthday of Orville Wright. The first declaration was by President Roosevelt in 1939, and a proclamation has been made every year since. The "Diversity in Aviation" Art Exhibit will culminate in the judging and awarding of prizes during our two-day aviation weekend, August 9-10, 2008. This family oriented weekend will bring people of all nationalities together through fun events like kid-friendly seminars by scientists from NASA and by showing the nationally acclaimed aviation film, "One Six Right." Please encourage your students to submit their aviation art paintings by mail or by delivering their entries to the St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg FL 33701. Entries have to be received by 5:00 PM, June 30, 2008 to be included. Attached is the invitation and entry form. Please feel free to reproduce this letter and these forms for distribution to your students or friends. Thank you very much for your time. Sincerely, George Banez, Ph.D. Executive Director