2026 TAP Card Art Contest Winners Announced!
Santa Clarita Transit, in collaboration with Santa Clarita Arts, is excited to announce the winners of the 2026 Santa Clarita Transit 35th Anniversary TAP Card Art Contest!
This year’s contest invited local artists to celebrate the theme “35 Years of Moving Santa Clarita,” highlighting the impact of public transportation and its role in connecting the Santa Clarita community.
With 37 submissions received, the contest showcased the creativity and talent of local artists. Santa Clarita Transit is proud to recognize the first, second, and third place winners, along with seven honorable mentions.
Meet Our First Place Winner!
“A Valley in Motion”
David Foglesong
davidfoglesong.com, 
@david.foglesong, 
@dfogie
“My artwork celebrates 35 years of Santa Clarita Transit by turning the milestone itself into a vehicle of movement. The number “35” becomes a bold, bus-like form traveling through a stylized Santa Clarita landscape, connecting hills, neighborhoods, roads and local landmarks. The bright colors, motion lines and 1991-2026 dates honor the past, present and future of transit’s role in moving people through our city and bringing the community together.”
Congratulations to David Foglesong, whose artwork was selected as the winning design for the 35th Anniversary TAP Card Art Contest!
His design will be featured on 1,000 limited-edition commemorative TAP cards, produced in partnership with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), which administers the TAP system and Commemorative TAP Card program.
These special TAP cards celebrate 35 years of Santa Clarita Transit serving and connecting the community.
Second and Third Place Winners
Santa Clarita Transit is also proud to recognize the talented artists whose designs earned second and third place honors.
Second Place
“Moving Through Home”
Srinidhi Srinivasasubbu
Third Place
“Through The Years”
Maliahguiya Sourgose
Honorable Mentions
In addition to our top three winners, seven artists received honorable mentions for their creative interpretations of Santa Clarita Transit’s 35th anniversary theme.
Anais Talavera – “Next Stop Home”
Ashleigh Abrams – “Moving Forward Together”
Jaden Villanueva – “Valley In Motion”
Keira Lowe – “Moving SCV Through The Years”
Mina Jang – “Bus Ride Home”
Stephanie Guillen – “Trolly”
Zuri Timmons – “Transportation For Everyone”
Thank you to all artists who participated in this year’s competition and shared their creativity in celebration of this milestone anniversary!
Get Your Limited-Edition TAP Card!
Want to get your hands on the winning design?
Only 1,000 commemorative TAP cards featuring David Foglesong’s artwork will be produced and distributed free of charge at select City of Santa Clarita and Transit-related events throughout the coming year.
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Take a look back at the winning art from the Santa Clarita Transit 2025 TAP Card Art Contest!
Chosen from a talented pool of 84 submissions, Joey Camins created a stunning hand-drawn piece that captures a Santa Clarita Transit vehicle traveling gracefully through a lush green landscape. The artwork reflects our ongoing commitment to sustainability and showcases how our new zero-emission vehicles help protect our environment.
The 2025 TAP Card Artwork competition focused on the following theme:
Zero-Emission Initiative:
The City of Santa Clarita is making major strides toward a cleaner, more sustainable future. In 2025, we’re rolling out new zero-emission initiatives to help reduce our carbon footprint, improve local air quality, and provide reliable transit options for our community. Zero emissions means absolutely zero harmful pollutants are emitted into the air from our transit vehicles. This translates to a healthier environment, improved air quality, and supports better public health. To learn more about Santa Clarita Transit’s Zero-Emission Initiatives, go to https://santaclaritatransit.com/zero-emissions/
