Aviation Museum of NH seeks entries for inaugural paper airplane exhibit

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LONDONDERRY, NH – The Aviation Museum of NH invites you to submit to the museum’s first paper airplane exhibit, “Celebrating Flight!”  Submissions are due May 1 – 13 during the museum’s normal hours of operation, or by appointment. 

The theme of the exhibit is “Celebrating Flight.” Unique and functional airplanes made only of paper will be accepted. They can and are encouraged to be decorated. The theme can be loosely interpreted, and is intended to inspire creativity and an enthusiasm for aviation of all kinds.

Airplanes are requested to be less than 18″ in width, height or length, if larger they must be submitted digitally prior to delivery for approval, at jpappathan@nhahs.org.  

Airplanes should be constructed with the ability to hang via string. 

Submissions must be brought to the museum between May 1 – May 13, 2017 during the museum’s regular hours of Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sunday 1 – 4 p.m., or by appointment.

Entry forms are available on the museum’s website www.aviationmuseumofnh.org and at the museum during delivery. Each submission must have an accompanying entry form. Entries will not be returned, unless by special loan agreement between the museum and the builder.

There is no entry fee. Up to three submissions per builder will be accepted.

The exhibit will run from May 13 through May 28, 2017 and be on display during the museum’s regular operating hours.

Visitors are invited to add to the exhibit during the duration of the show! We will have paper on hand ready for builders. 

The Aviation Museum of NH reserves the right to photograph works for publicity use.

The mission of the Aviation Museum of NH is to preserve New Hampshire aviation history through dynamic and hands-on exhibits and programs. The museum engage’s the public through learning opportunities in aviation science and technology. The museum offers a unique cultural experience, that inspires aviation enthusiasm in people of all ages.

The museum is located at 27 Navigator Road, Londonderry, NH 03053,

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