What is the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest?
The Toyota Dream Car Art Contest is a global competition that invites children to unleash their creativity and draw their dream cars. The contest comprises two phases: the National Contest, which takes place in individual countries and regions, and the World Contest, which is held in Japan.
During the National Contest, children from participating countries and regions can submit their artwork to showcase their creativity and imagination. Winners from each National Contest are then invited to compete at the World Contest in Japan. This provides a unique opportunity for talented young artists from different countries to come together, exchange ideas and cultures, and celebrate their passion for art and innovation.
Purpose of the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest
Toyota recognizes the significance of fostering children’s cognitive development in envisioning a brighter, more promising future society. We firmly believe in the power of nurturing their aspirations and providing opportunities for them to bring their dreams to fruition, such as through artistic expression by drawing their “Dream Cars.
To serve as a platform for children to showcase their imaginative capabilities, Toyota has been organizing the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest.
Our objective for this contest is to encourage children to manifest the following essential components in their artwork.
- The first aim of the contest is to inspire children to discover their innate creativity and bring their unique ideas to life through their artwork.
- The second goal is to encourage children to experience the thrill and joy of expressing their vivid imaginations visually and conveying their innermost thoughts through their artwork.
- Finally, we aim to foster global communication and cultural exchange among children from various countries and regions through their artwork. We hope that their artwork will serve as a medium for them to connect with each other and share their perspectives, dreams, and aspirations for a better future.
Contest History
The Toyota Dream Car Art Contest originated in Asia in 2004 and has since expanded into a global event. Since the fifth contest, the competition has been participated in by a cumulative total of 6.2 million children from 100 countries and regions.
Since its establishment, the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest has become a significant international event that has inspired and engaged young artists worldwide. The impressive number of artworks submitted reflects the enthusiasm and creativity of children globally, highlighting their passion for art, innovation, and their hopes for a better future.
Prizes
Winners in each category will receive a Wacom Digital Tablet and a cash prize of $500 for their school.
Contest Theme
“Your Dream Car”
We encourage children to unleash their imagination and creativity to design their ultimate car of the future. The artwork can reflect the child’s wildest fantasies and visions, considering the latest technological advancements and environmental sustainability. We encourage the children to envision cars that could meet their needs and contribute to a better future society. The sky’s the limit when it comes to designing their dream car, and we look forward to seeing the diverse and innovative interpretations of the contest theme.
Targeted Participants and Age Categories
The contest is open to children aged 15 years and younger. The competition has two categories:
Category 1 is for children aged 7 to 11 years old.
Category 2 is for children aged 12 to 15 years old.
Guidelines
Artwork Guidelines:
- The recommended paper size is A3 or tabloid size (400mm x 550mm or smaller). A4, quarter and octavo sizes are also acceptable.
- Participants can choose the colour, material, and shape of the paper as per their preference.
- Artwork with a thickness of over 5mm will be disqualified.
Drawing Materials:
- Participants can use any drawing materials, such as coloured pencils, markers, crayons, or paints.
- Computer graphics artwork created on a computer or similar device will be accepted.
- Collage or cutout pictures will be allowed for plane drawings, excluding ones making other artworks dirty or requiring special care in handling.
Unacceptable Artwork:
- Collaborative artwork drawn by multiple individuals is not allowed.
- Artwork created by a person other than the participant will not be accepted.
- Artwork with incomplete Entry Forms or missing information will be disqualified.
- Drawings that resemble famous paintings and previous Toyota Dream Car Art Contest artworks will be disqualified.
- Drawings, including trademarked characters, logos, and specific goods, will be disqualified.
- Drawings that do not meet the Terms & Conditions will be disqualified.
By adhering to the guidelines, participants can ensure their artwork is eligible for the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest, allowing them to showcase their creativity and imagination to the world.
Judging Criteria
Message
Does the artwork express “the child’s dream or design toward future mobility?
Does the artwork stimulate sympathy, resonance and emotion?
Does the mobility shown make the child’s dream come true?
Uniqueness
Are dreams and the future depicted from an original viewpoint?
(Childlike idea, innovative & original idea)
Artistic quality
Is the design drawn properly (composition, coloring, technique)?
Winner Selection
Judging: The Toyota Dream Car Art Contest will be judged in two stages:
National Contest:
- A panel of judges will evaluate artworks entered in the National Contest.
- One grand prize winner and one runner-up will be selected from each category, totalling two grand prize winners and two runners-up from Antigua.
- The top two place winners in each category of the National Contest will be submitted to the World Contest held in Japan.
World Contest:
- In the World Contest, entries selected from each country and region will be judged by a panel of experts.
- The jury panel will evaluate the artwork based on creativity, originality, relevance to the theme, and artistic technique, among other criteria.
- The jury will select winners in each category.
- The judges’ decisions will be final and binding.
Terms and Conditions
Contest theme
“Your Dream Car”
Target applicants
15 years old and under who live in Antigua and are currently registered in school
Age categories
Category 1: 7-11
Category 2: 12-15 years old
Entry period
February 13, 2023, to March 8, 2023
Entry guidelines
Both original artworks*1 and digital data*2 will be acceptable.
Please send/deliver artwork to the Harney Motors Ltd. according to the following guidelines.
(*1: Hand drawing artworks, prints of computer graphics artworks; *2: Photographing/scanned data of hand drawing artworks, computer graphics data)
- Paper size: 400mm x 550 mm (15.7-21.7in.) or smaller
* The recommended size is A3 or tabloid size. (A4, quarter, and octavo sizes are also acceptable.) * The colour, material, and shape of the paper can be chosen freely.
* The artwork with a thickness of over 5mm will be disqualified.
- Drawing materials: Any
* Any drawing materials can be used, such as coloured pencils, markers, crayons, or paints.
* Computer graphics artwork created on a computer or similar device will be accepted.
* Collage or cutout pictures will be allowed for plane drawings, excluding ones making other artworks dirty or requiring special care in handling.
[Unacceptable Artworks]
* Collaborative artwork drawn by multiple individuals
* Artwork created by a person other than the participant.
* Piece with incomplete Entry Forms or missing information
* Drawings fetching photographs
* Drawings that resemble famous paintings and the previous Toyota Dream Car Art Contest artworks
* Drawings including trademarked characters, logos, and specific goods
Entry form: Please prepare an entry form.
Download the entry form from the following website www.harneymotorsltd.com/toyota-dream-car or obtain it from Harney Motors Ltd on American Road.
Parent/Guardian’s consent is needed to apply for this contest.
Application (Submission) Location:
Harney Motors Limited
Att: Marketing Department, TOYOTA Dream Car Art Contest
American Road
St. John’s
Antigua
Judging: The Toyota Dream Car Art Contest will be judged in two stages:
National Contest:
- A panel of judges will evaluate artworks entered in the National Contest.
- One grand prize winner and one runner-up will be selected from each category, totalling two grand prize winners and two runners-up from Antigua.
- The top two place winners in each category of the National Contest will be submitted to the World Contest held in Japan.
World Contest:
- In the World Contest, entries selected from each country and region will be judged by a panel of experts.
- The jury panel will evaluate the artwork based on creativity, originality, relevance to the theme, and artistic technique, among other criteria.
- The jury will select winners in each category.
- The judges’ decisions will be final and binding.
As a supplementary prize, prize money intended to be used for educational purposes will be presented as follows:
* $5,000USD prize money to Grand Prize winners in each category (3 persons in total) / Special Award winners in all categories (2 persons in total)
* $10,000USD prize money to Grand Prize / Special Award winners’ elementary / junior high / high schools.
* $3,000USD prize money to 7 Best Finalists in each category (21 persons in total)
Guidelines for Prize Money
- All the taxes related to prize money and expenses which are not specifically described on this official terms and conditions should be paid and borne by the winner or his/her parent(s)/ guardian and winner’s school themselves.
- The prize money payment should be settled based on the rate of remittance date.
- When receiving prize money, the winner’s parent(s)/guardian and responsible person of his/her school
need to sign on the receipt. - The necessity of filing final tax returns/tax payment should be confirmed by the winner or his/her parent(s)/guardian and winner’s school themselves based on local regulations and proceeded accordingly.
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- World Contest Winners and their schools should agree with the Terms and Conditions which will be separately set to receive prize money.
- Regarding supplementary prize, please note that there is possibility to change depends on contest organizer’s discretion.
- Announcement of winners
Winners (or the person in charge of each group) will be notified to them and their schools by the contest office.
The results of the National contest are scheduled to be announced around April 2023, while the result of the World Contest will be announced on the Official Website of the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest around August 2023.
(URL: https://www.toyota-dreamcarart.com )
- Reminders
- Submissions that have previously been released, submissions that have been entered in other contests, and submissions that infringe on a third party’s copyrights will not be accepted.
- Multiple submissions are allowed from the same person. However, only one prize will be awarded per person.
- Family members of employees of Toyota or Toyota Motor Corporation related companies are also eligible to participate.
- Any private information collected as part of the contest will not be used for any other purpose.
- All rights in the submitted artworks, including but not limited to publication, use, adaption, editing,
and revision rights, will belong to Toyota Motor Corporation. - The submitted artworks may be used in advertisements and printed materials by Toyota Motor
Corporation and partner companies that have supported the contest and obtained official approval by Toyota Motor Corporation for the purpose of advertising. - Prize eligibility may not be transferred or sold to a third party.
- The winners must submit to Toyota Motor Corporation a declaration attesting that they meet the
eligibility requirements and an agreement that they will not submit their award-winning artworks to any other art contest. - This contest will be invalid in regions which are prohibited or restricted legally.
Handling of personal information
Usage purposes:
- Notification of judging and judging results of this contest
- Sending of supplementary prize for this contest by mail
- Surveys for the purpose of improving the content of this contest, and for anonymous statistical analysis for marketing, etc.
- Under adequate safeguards any usage deemed necessary by Toyota Motor Corporation in order to conduct the contest fairly and safely.
- Disclosure of personal information to third parties: With the exception of providing personal information to contractors within the necessary scope of conducting this contest, personal information will not be disclosed to third parties without the permission of the individual.
- In operating and managing this contest, personal information will be provided to a company contracted to handle personal information that has adequate safeguards in place.