Official Painter of the French Air and Space Force
In France, the title of Official Painter of the French Air Force is granted by the French Minister of Defence to artists who have devoted their talent to aeronautics and space. It can be attributed not only to painters but also to photographers, illustrators, engravers and sculptors. Rights and particular benefits. The title does not grant any right to compensation but provides certain benefits and special advantages: The official artist has a moral obligation to include in its annual production some aeronautical nature works, serving the cause and the reputation of  the military and civil aviation. The maximum number of licensed painters is twenty, the number of entitled painters is not limited. History. The "body of painters, engravers and sculptors of the Department of the Air" (or "Armies' painters, Air specialty") was created in 1931 by the Air Minister Jean-Louis Dumesnil. An official meeting is held every two years and is the location and privileged manifestation of the Air Painters' artistic commitment. It takes place under the authority of the Ministry of Defence. In 1987, the "Painters of the Air and Space" association is created to fulfill a need to  independently develop links with state or private organizations with aeronautical vocation, to bring an amateur public by putting up exhibitions and uphold the moral and material interests of its members. A traveling exhibition managed by the French armies' Information and public relations service] and a blog now complete representation of the association.