Call to Carolinas artists: You could design the next CATS transit pass
When’s the last time you took your bus pass out of your pocket and really looked at it?
If you live or commute in Charlotte, you’ve probably never done that, but that’s probably because it’s not yet designed with your art.
Charlotte Area Transit System has announced the CATS Transit Pass Design Contest. It’s a call to North and South Carolina residents who want to submit original artwork with the theme: “What Moves You?”
Three winners will be chosen, and their art will be printed on 2023’s Local, Express and Express Plus passes.
How to apply
Here are the details:
- Deadline: May 13 at 5 p.m.
Download an application form and view technical guidelines and contest rules on the CATS website.
Here’s an example design template:
Winners
First, second and third place winners will be chosen, based on these criteria provided by CATS:
- “Does the design address the theme and promote multi-modal transportation in Charlotte in specific or general terms?
- Is the design eye-catching and well-composed?
- Is text absent from the design?”
Judges will be transit employees, city officials and local arts professionals.
Prizes
Each winner will receive a free monthly transit pass of their choice and a prize:
- First place will receive an Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet;
- Second place will receive an Amazon Echo Dot speaker;
- Third place will receive an Amazon Fire TV Stick.
Learn more:
- RideTransit.org
- CATS Customer Service: 704-336-RIDE (7433).
This story was originally published April 21, 2022 at 12:00 AM.
