Wings Over SLO CAL invites youth art submissions for 2026 calendar
Students encouraged to submit original drawings or paintings that highlight aviation and its connection to the region
– The San Luis Obispo County Department of Airports is inviting local students to participate in the inaugural Wings Over SLO CAL 2026 calendar contest. Students are encouraged to submit original drawings or paintings that highlight aviation and its connection to the region.
The contest opened Aug. 20, and entries must be postmarked by Oct. 20 to be considered. In-person submissions will also be accepted during the Girls in Aviation Day event at the Oceano Airport on Sept. 20. The contest is open to all students in grades kindergarten through 12, including public, private, and home-schooled students. Selected artwork will be featured in the department’s 2026 calendar.
“This contest is a wonderful way to celebrate both the creativity of our local youth and the limitless possibilities of aviation,” Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg said. “I’m thrilled to see how young minds envision Wings Over SLO CAL—and even more excited to encourage them to dream big, innovate, and maybe even spark a lifelong passion for aviation.”
Courtney Johnson, director of airports, said, “At the Department of Airports, we believe in inspiring the next generation of pilots, engineers, drone operators, and innovators. The Wings Over SLO CAL calendar is more than art—it’s a platform for young people to share their ideas, stretch their imaginations, and see themselves as part of the future of aviation.”
Contest rules, entry details, and submission information are available at www.sloairport.com/contest.
