Earth Day Youth Art Competition: 2024 Finalists

In 2024, MTA launched its inaugural Earth Day Art Contest, inviting young artists from across Maryland to showcase how public transit supports a cleaner, greener future. The selected designs were transformed into vibrant bus wraps, turning MTA buses into moving works of art that inspire communities to make sustainable choices every day.

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

Maddie Bourdeau, 7, Odenton"Save Our Earth"
Lydia Joy Greenwell, 7, Millersville"Next Stop: A Sunny Future"
Carina Araujo, 11, Gaithersburg "Go Green"
Irina Lalicki, 12, Baltimore"Next Stop: Ecofriendliness"
Jadyn Lee, 16, Baltimore"Adventure"
Nzinga Philbery, 17, Bowie "The Blooming Bus"

Since their unveiling, these buses have traveled throughout the state, reminding Marylanders that protecting our planet is a daily choice. Whether by riding transit, reducing waste, or conserving energy, small actions can create a big impact.