Deadline: Wednesday, March 22, 2023

1. Each poster must visually illustrate the theme “Go here. Go there. Go everywhere!”.
2. Designs must be original work created by the student. Limit one entry per student. No group entries allowed.
3. Contestants must include the words “Go here. Go there. Go everywhere!” somewhere in their submission. In addition, entries must incorporate DART into their design in some way. Examples could include using the DART logo, a DART vehicle, a DART facility and/or the word “DART” in their artwork.
4. Entries must measure 11” high x 17” wide, and designs should be laid out horizontally. Students may use multiple colors of their choice. Entries should be submitted on heavy paper such as poster, tag or illustration board.
5. Media may include crayons, paint, markers, colored pencils and digital art.
6. All entries must include a completed entry form (see below). click here to download the entry form in PDF format. Affix the completed form to the back of the artwork. Entries must be mailed or delivered in person. Online entries will not be accepted this year. Entries may be picked up by DART staff, if requested. Entries must arrive no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, and should be addressed to:

   DART's Transit Education Program 2022 Student Art Contest Dallas Area Rapid Transit 1401 Pacific Avenue P.O. Box 660163 Dallas, TX 75266-0163

7. DART will notify the teachers or parents of the winners no later than Monday, May 8, 2023, and all winners will be invited to a special recognition program and reception.
8. The 2023 DART Student Art Contest is open to students in kindergarten through 12th grade, and judges will select one Best of Show winner from all K-12 entries. The Best of Show winner is not eligible to win additional prizes from their grade category.
9. The Best of Show winner will have his or her artwork featured on DART buses and will receive a $2,000 cash prize. The winning entry will also be posted on DART.org.
10. The first-place winner in the kindergarten-2nd grade category will receive a $100 cash prize, while the winner in the 3rd-5th grade category will receive a $150 cash prize. Runners-up and honorable mentions will also receive prizes.
11. The first-place winner in the middle school category (6th-8th grade) will receive a $250 cash prize, and his or her artwork will be featured at DART rail stations and inside DART trains. Runners-up and honorable mentions will also receive prizes.
12. The first-place winner in the high school category (9th-12th grade) will receive a $500 cash prize, and his or her artwork will be featured at DART rail stations and inside DART trains. Runners-up and honorable mentions will also receive prizes.
13. The top five teachers or leaders with the most qualified entries will each receive a $100 gift card.
14. Winners’ artwork will be featured on DART.org; in the Dallas Museum of Art’s online gallery at DMA.org; inside the Dallas Museum of Art; at Love Field Airport; and at select DARTable locations.
15. All artwork becomes the property of DART and may be used for advertising, sales or promotional purposes with appropriate credit to the artist. By entering the contest, you consent to have your name and photograph appear as one of the winners.
16. For more information about the contest, please contact Carlos Huerta at [email protected] or 214-749-2721.