Sound Transit Safety Poster Submission Deadline
Calling all young artists! We’re partering with Sound Transit to host the 2026 K-12 Youth Poster Contest!
This year’s theme is “Safety is a team effort.” Show us what it means to look out for your friends, family, and community around tracks and trains near the road.
Submit your design from February 23 through April 20 for your chance to win up to $250 and have your design displayed on our trains!
Poster Contest Guidelines
Poster submissions can be uploaded below or submitted in person at Arts Corps (4408 Delridge Way SW, Suite 110, Seattle, WA 98106) Monday through Thursday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Each submission must include the artist’s name, grade, school, and an original design to be eligible for judging.
• Design is sized to fit 8.5×11 or 11×17 document or art board.
• Open to K-12 students in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties
• Limit one entry per student; no group entries.
• Designs must be on the theme (see above).
• Submissions should include an Artist Statement from the student about their poster and what being safe in and around transportation means to them.
• Posters must be original artwork created by students.
For more inspiration, Sound Transit’s Safety Messages are:
- Look both ways. Trains come from both directions, so always expect a second train!
2. Headphones off, screens down. It’s important to stay alert to be safe.
3. Take crosswalks, not shortcuts. Trains always have the right of way, so pay attention to crossing signals.
4. Stay behind the yellow line. The yellow strip creates a barrier between the train and the platform.
5. Bike smart, ride safe. When you’re riding a bike, always cross tracks at a 90-degree angle to prevent getting stuck.
For questions about the contest, please contact safetyposter@artscorps.org
