RTC Seeks Student Submissions for 2015 Anti-Graffiti Art Contest
In an effort to keep Southern Nevada graffiti-free and teach youth the importance of respecting others’ property, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) invites Clark County elementary, middle and high school students to submit artwork for its 9th annual Anti-Graffiti Art Contest. The theme “Keep Southern Nevada Graffiti Free” challenges students valley-wide to create artwork that encourages Southern Nevadans to respect property by keeping it graffiti free.
In partnership with the Southern Nevada Graffiti Coalition, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Office of Community Engagement, Crime Stoppers, Outdoor Promotions, Vector Media Las Vegas and the Clark County School District, the RTC will unveil the winning artwork this December during a special event hosted at the winning school. The top entries will be featured on an RTC transit vehicle and other transit amenities for up to one year.
Participants should abide by the following guidelines:
- Artwork should have a message related to keeping Southern Nevada Graffiti Free
- Candidates must be students and residents of Clark County
- Artwork must be in a horizontal format on 11-by-17-inch paper
- Artwork must be colorful. No black and white; no photography; no glitter
- Markers, colored pencils and paint are acceptable media
- Artwork must be original in concept and not violate U.S. copyright law
Entry forms must be securely attached to the back of the artwork and submitted to the RTC on or before 5 p.m. Oct. 29.
