Call for Entries: Earth Day Youth Art Competition

The Submission Period Has Ended!

Thank you to all the talented young artists who submitted their artwork for the 2025 MDOT MTA Earth Day Youth Art Competition! The submission period is now closed. 

2025 Finalists

In partnership with the Maryland Department of the Environment and Maryland State Department of Education, MTA has announced the finalists of the second annual Earth Day Art Competition. Specially designed zero-emission buses have been wrapped with original artwork from six Maryland youth that highlights environmental stewardship, sustainability and the importance of public transit in building a greener future. The buses will travel across the Baltimore region to remind the public that taking transit is a simple, affordable, convenient and sustainable transportation option every day. 

This year's talented finalists represented the creativity and passion of youth across the state:

"Cherry Blossom Commute"
Eloise Holman Nall
Age 14
Baltimore, MD

"Save Our Beautiful Bay"
Lucille Shellhammer
Age 9
Nottingham, MD

"Riding Towards a Greener Future"
Katherine Truong
Age 15
Silver Spring, MD

"The Road to Green!"
Alexis Bowers
Age 9
Clinton, MD

"Healthy Environment"
Madison Carter
Age 8
Fort Washington, MD

"Happy Bus Ride"
Nora Mercelis
Age 8
Baltimore, MD

Congratulations to all those who submitted their artwork.

2024 Finalists

2025 Entries

Show us how public transit helps keep our planet green! Enter the MTA Earth Day Art Contest and get a chance to have your artwork featured on a real MTA bus!

Who Can Enter?

Kids and teens ages 5-17 who live in Maryland.

What to Create?

Draw, paint, or illustrate an original piece of artwork that shows how public transit helps protect the environment. Your design can feature:

✅ Buses, trains, and other sustainable ways to travel
✅ Clean air, green spaces, and Maryland’s natural beauty
✅ The impact of transit in reducing traffic and pollution

How to Enter

1. Create your artwork on paper no bigger than 8.5" x 11" (standard paper size).
2. Take a clear photo or scan of your art.
3. Upload your .jpg or .pdf file using the submission link below.
4. Name your file like this: firstname-lastname-title.jpg (Example: jane-doe-greenearth.jpg).
5. Submit your artwork by Monday, March 17, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Cool Prizes!

Winning artwork will be wrapped on an MTA bus!
Finalists will be invited to a special Earth Day event to see their artwork revealed!

Sorry! The submission period has ended.

Toolkit

Download Contest Flyer

Download Climate Solution Flyer

Download Planet MTA Coloring Book

Got questions? Email us at mtainfo@mta.maryland.gov.