Da Vinci students transform a 2009 Ford Taurus into art car for 2026 Houston parade

Students in the design fine‑arts pathway at Da Vinci Schools in El Segundo are building an art car for the 2026 Houston Art Car Parade, reporter Catherine Chen said during the broadcast.

Guided by accomplished artists and designers, students will transform a 2009 Ford Taurus into a mobile artwork that the report said will be displayed before heading to Houston, where the parade draws large crowds. Participants described the project as a real‑world, team‑based learning opportunity that could grow into a recurring program.

One student said, "I think the thing we're doing is actually really cool," and another described the challenge of "interpreting Los Angeles into one car and trying to bring all of Los Angeles together." A staff member involved in outreach said she approached "Mr. Cortez" to invite the school to participate and that she hopes the project continues in future years.

The report said the completed car is expected to travel to Houston and be on view at the 2026 Art Car Parade and Festival. The broadcast did not provide a precise shipping plan, budget or the names of the artists leading the build.