Sioux Falls Artists Invited To Transform City Buses With Art

Unleash Your Creativity in Sioux Falls!

If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing your artwork rolling through the streets of Sioux Falls, now’s your chance to make it happen.

Dakota News Now is reporting that Sioux Area Metro (SAM) is calling on local artists to help transform everyday bus rides into something unforgettable. The new bus wrap initiative invites creative people of all experience levels to submit original designs that could soon be showcased across the city.

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This exciting project is part of Via’s Better Bus Plan, a forward-thinking effort to modernize public transit with smarter technology - and a stronger connection to the community it serves. And what better way to connect than through bold, local art?

Calling All Artists: Showcase Your Work

Artists 18 and older in the Sioux Falls area are encouraged to submit designs that are vibrant, eye-catching, and inspired by the people, places, and personality that make the city special. Think iconic landmarks, local culture, and creative flair that turns heads at every stoplight.

A selection panel, along with the city’s Visual Arts Committee, will review submissions and choose four winning designs. Those artists won’t just earn bragging rights - their work will be featured on SAM buses, turning them into moving canvases seen all across town. Winners will also receive a $500 cash prize and a full year of free SAM rides.

“This is an exciting opportunity to celebrate local artists,” said city arts coordinator Maren Engel. “Public transit is one of the most visible community spaces we have in Sioux Falls.”

Submission Details and Important Dates

Ready to roll? Artists can find submission details at Sioux Area Metro, but don’t wait too long. The deadline to submit is April 14, 2026.

So grab your sketchpad, fire up your design software, and get ready to make your mark- because in Sioux Falls, the next big art gallery might just be a bus driving by.

Source: Dakota News Now

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Source: Local Artists Can Turn Buses Into Moving Art Galleries