The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced the 2013 Louisiana Aviation Art Contest, sponsored by its Aviation Section. The theme for this year’s contest is “My Favorite Air Sport.”

Students between age 6 and 17 are encouraged to create artwork based on the use of this year’s theme in relation to the aviation world. The intent of the contest is to encourage young people throughout Louisiana to become more familiar with and participate in aeronautics, engineering, and science.

Northwestern State University student MinJeong Kim recently won first place in the Young Artist division of the annual Louisiana Music Teachers Association piano competition. She will advance to regional competition in January.

Kim performed works by Bach, Mozart, Chopin and Dutilleux during the 60-minute competition covering the baroque, classical,romantic and 20th century periods.