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The 16th Toyota Dream Car Art Contest

Toyota Ireland is delighted to announce the launch of the 16th Annual Toyota Dream Car Art Contest. Nine children from across Ireland will be chosen for their impressive artistic skills and inventive ideas in envisioning the perfect car of the future. The chosen nine finalists will then go on to represent Ireland in Toyota’s worldwide art contest.

INCLUSIVITY IS IMPORTANT

Inclusivity is a big part of Toyota’s Built for a Better World brand purpose, within which the company is committed to helping to make lives better for all Irish people. In line with this philosophy the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest encourages children of all backgrounds and abilities, including those with special needs, to participate in this year’s showcase. While all entrants can’t win the top three spots in each age category, the competition recognises the efforts of those who might struggle more than others via the Honourable Mentions section of the contest.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

Who can participate?

The contest is open to children of all abilities up to 15 years old. Toyota Ireland organises the Irish contest and accepts entries from the Republic of Ireland. If your child has any additional needs or requirements, please email us at DreamCarArt@toyota.ie.

What artwork and material do I need?

As in previous years, take an A3 size paper (A4 size is OK too) and use any medium you like – pencils, crayons, paint – to create your dream car. Don’t forget a background, so we can imagine what it would look like in its environment.

This year, we will also accept scanned/photographed online submissions of hand drawing artwork or CG artwork. (More details on that in the ‘How do I enter?’ section)

When do I need to create my entry by?

The deadline for the 2022/2023 Toyota Dream Car Art Contest is Monday 6th March 2023.

What can I win?

Winners of the Irish competition will be in with a chance to win lots of cool prizes, such as interactive tablets, instax cameras and fitbits! Each of the 9 finalists have also been entered into the worldwide art contest where they could win $5,000 and $10,000 for their school to spend on educational resources!

How do I enter?

1) Download your entry kit

Ask your parents to carefully read the terms and conditions.

2) Complete the entry form

Do it with your parents and don't forget to give a title and a short explanation of your dream car.

3) Get your parents signature

Make sure your parents sign the entry form otherwise your dream car artwork won't be valid.

4) Post your design and entry form to:

Physical submissions: Dream Car Art Contest, Toyota Ireland, Killeen Road, Dublin 12, D12 AW94

Online submissions: dreamcarart@toyota.ie.
*Submissions must be in GIF, JPEG, JPG, PNG, or PDF format. (More information in the Competition T&C’s)

Entry form

Competition T&Cs

How do I get inspired?

There are so many ways to find inspiration that can help you imagine your car of the future: create a list, appreciate nature, talk to your family, draw some doodles, play a word association game, take a walk, read a book, flick through a magazine, window shop, watch a movie, go to a museum, share ideas with friends – or just sit down, close your eyes and let your imagination run wild.

If you want some more inspiration, just discover some of the winning Irish entries from last year. Good luck!