Since 2004, the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest has been conducted as part of Toyota Motor Corporation’s social contribution initiatives. It gives children throughout the world the opportunity to develop an interest in cars and helps them feel the joy and importance of having a dream.
Now, the 10th Toyota Dream Car Art Contest is being held in Oman, in Association with the Ministry of Education. This follows the success of the previously held Art Contests. The contest’s theme is “Your Dream Car”. Toyota is providing this unique opportunity for kids to display their talent, ‘Share the drawing of a car of your imagination with us and stand a chance to win a trip to Japan.’
“We are giving the kids a blank canvas … and then watching them paint their dreams on it” remarked a Saud Bahwan Automotive spokesperson, “It is a real joy to see their free and unfettered artistic expressions.”
The Toyota Dream Car Art Contest invites children from all corners of the globe to share ideas about the future of mobility by drawing their dream cars. The aim is to kindle their creative imagination. According to an official source, the kid’s expression will reflect their thoughts and aspirations, “How will your dream car make the world a better place?”
In Oman, Toyota is conducting the competition at various Toyota showrooms as per schedule below. Interested participants can visit the nearest Toyota showroom for more details.
During the event, popular cartoon characters will welcome the participants to the showrooms. Drawing Sheets, Drawing Kits, Light refreshments and snacks will be provided. Each contestant participating at the Toyota Showroom will be awarded a Certificate of Participation. For those who are not able to make it to the event, additional drawing sheets are being kept at all Toyota showrooms. Three winners from each branch (one in every category) will be chosen and nine winners will be selected as National Winners.
“We welcome kids up to 15 years old from all over Oman to participate in the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest,” said the spokesperson, “The best entries stand to win exciting prizes such as Xbox One, iPad Air2, iPhone 6, Laptops, SLR Camera, Tabs and more. There are three age categories comprising the ‘under 8’, ‘8 to 11’ and ‘12 to 15’ years groups.
The winners of the national Contest will be eligible to take part in the World Contest to win Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards and an invitational trip to Japan.
| Branches | Dates |
|---|---|
| Sohar&Liwa | 22nd Oct |
| Sinaw& Sur | 25th Oct |
| Izki& Adam | 27th Oct |
| Bahla | 27th Oct |
| Bidaya&Suweiq | 2nd Nov |
| Muscat &Sumail | 4th Nov |
| Nizwa&Ibri | 8th Nov |
| Braka&Rustaq | 9th Nov |
| BB Ali &Alkamil | 10th Nov |
| Seeb Al Mawaleh&Mabela | 11th Nov |
| Salalah | 11th Nov |
| Ibra | 12th Nov |
Competition rules apply: The contest is open to anyone under the age of 15 and legal resident of Oman; Artwork can be created using paint, colour markers, crayons or felt pens and should be drawn by hand. Digitally created artwork will not be accepted; Artwork should include a background and should be submitted on entry forms available at Toyota showrooms; Judging will be based on originality, artistic expression, description and colouring; All artworks should be submitted with an entry form signed by a parent or guardian. Terms and conditions apply.
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