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Submitted by Whatcom Transportation Authority

Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) is thrilled to announce the 2024 Kids Art Contest, offering young artists in Whatcom County a piece of 40-foot canvas: a hybrid electric bus.

Double the Fun, Double the Creativity

This year’s contest will be held simultaneously at two locations on Saturday, August 3rd: Bellingham Kids Fest at Civic Field from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and the Ferndale Block Party in Downtown Ferndale from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. This provides more opportunities for children across the county to participate and showcase their artistic talents.

Embracing Nature Through Art

The theme for this year’s contest is “I love nature!” Kids are encouraged to draw inspiration from the beauty of animals, bugs, flowers, plants, and trees.

Contest Details

  • The contest is open to kids 12 and under who live in Whatcom County.
  • All artwork must be created at the event and submitted aboard the bus.
  • Each participant may submit only one work of art.
  • Markers and paper will be provided. All participants must use the provided materials.
  • Each participant will have at least 15 minutes to create their submission. Depending on the number of participants, time may be limited to 15 minutes.
  • Parents or guardians must write the participant’s first and last name, age, and contact email clearly on the back of their submission.
  • A panel of judges will select the winning submissions without knowing the artists’ identities.
  • Winners will be announced by the end of August. Buses featuring the winning artwork will enter service in September.

A Chance to Shine

Winners’ artwork will be permanently displayed on one of two Hybrid buses, and they will be invited to participate in a special photo opportunity with their decorated bus.

Join the Fun

“We are incredibly excited to bring back the Kids Art Contest,” said Genevieve Carrillo, Community Relations and Marketing Manager at WTA. “This contest not only provides a fun and creative activity for children, but our riders love seeing these buses around the county.”

Both events are free and open to the public. For more information about the event, visit WTA’s website at ridewta.com/contest. Parents with questions can email genevievec@ridewta.com.

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