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From November 1, 2019 through January 31, 2020, the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest accepted artwork submissions in the United States.* Parents and teachers were invited to enter artwork created by U.S. youth, ages 4-15. Each submission consisted of one artwork accompanied by a separate entry form signed by a parent or legal guardian (multiple submissions accepted). All submissions had to be postmarked during the U.S. Contest Dates of November 1, 2019 through January 31, 2020.
The U.S. Toyota Dream Car Art Contest is designed to inspire creativity in youth and imagine the future of mobility. Winners of this free youth art contest are chosen from three age categories (under 8 years old; 8-11 years old; and 12-15 years old), with judging based on three criteria: execution, uniqueness, and artistry of concept.
Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan held the first worldwide contest in 2004. Nearly 90 countries now participate each year under the same rules but with varying artwork submission periods. In the United States, the art contest for kids has been presented since 2012, and is open only to parents or legal guardians of children between four (4) and fifteen (15) years of age who are legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia.
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* While the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest took place in the United States in 2020, the World Contest is on hiatus due to the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics and will return in 2021.
RESOURCES
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.
Void where prohibited by law. Contest open only to legal residents of the 50 U.S./D.C., age of majority and older with children between 4 and 15 years of age. Sponsor: Toyota, 6565 Headquarters Dr., Plano, TX 75024.
FY20 Contest Dates
Friday, November 1, 2019 thru Friday, January 31, 2020
One artwork, together with a completed Entry Form, is collectively a “Submission” and must be postmarked within the U.S. Contest Dates noted above. More than one Submission may be entered by youth but each artwork must be accompanied by a separate entry form.
ELIGIBILITY
Artwork by U.S. youth, ages 4–15, is accepted by Age Category:
4-7 years
(Age Category 1)
8-11 years
(Age Category 2)
12-15 years
(Age Category 3)
Artwork Requirements
Artwork must be an original illustration drawn by youth on paper using paint (watercolors, acrylic, etc.), markers, crayons, and/or colored pencils. The recommended paper size is 11 x 17 inches, but any sizes within 15.7 to 21.7 inches may be used. No digital tools may be used.
JUDGING CRITERIA
1
EXECUTION OF CONCEPT
33.4%
Does the youth’s artwork express its theme and concept in an understandable way?
2
UNIQUENESS OF CONCEPT
33.3%
Is the dream or future car depicted in the artwork a product of the youth’s unique imagination?
3
ARTISTRY OF CONCEPT
33.3%
Is the design of the youth’s artwork solid? Are colors in balance? Does it have enough detail?
U.S. Prizes
Nine U.S. youth receive awards – three per Age Category:
Gold Award (1st Place) • Silver Award (2nd Place) • Bronze Award (3rd Place)
U.S. Winners receive an award certificate, a ready-to-frame copy of their artwork, and a Toyota MasterCard® Reward Card.