The American Society of Aviation Artists (ASAA) has opened its 37th Annual International Aerospace Art Exhibition at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio. Running through September 21, 2025, the juried show features 41 original aviation-themed artworks selected from nearly 100 submissions by 31 artists, spanning categories including Military, Civil, Commercial, and Space & Experimental. The exhibition opened with a private ceremony on June 17, coinciding with ASAA's annual forum at the Hope Hotel & Richard C. Holbrooke Conference Center.
This exhibition matters because it highlights the niche but historically significant genre of aviation art, which preserves and celebrates aerospace history through fine art. By partnering with the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, ASAA connects the public with aviation heritage in a setting where that history is physically present. The show also demonstrates the continued vitality of a specialized artist community that has grown to over 200 members since its founding in 1986, and offers free access to art that might otherwise be overlooked by mainstream galleries.