Winners announced July 1
Kids Rug Design
Contest
Our Kids Rug Design Contest is back! We're inviting K–5th grade students to grab their favorite markers, paints, pens, or crayons and design the rug of their dreams. Our Design Team will select three original designs to turn into real rugs—sent to each winner.
Our contest has concluded! Come back to see the winners selected in July.
Enter NowSee below for contest instructions. View all rules here.
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How to Enter
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How to enter
1. Sketch it out
Color, doodle, or paint an original work of art on a blank sheet of paper.
2. Share your art
Fill out our contest form & upload a photo of your art with the help of a parent, teacher, or guardian.
Submissions are open now through May 31, 2026. View all rules here.
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Entry Requirements
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Grand Prizes
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How to enter
1. Sketch it out
Color, doodle, or paint an original work of art on a blank sheet of paper.
2. Share your art
Fill out our contest form & upload a photo of your art with the help of a parent, teacher, or guardian.
Submissions are open now through May 31, 2026. View all rules here.
Enter ContestWhat makes a good submission?
Design a rug only you could create. Transport us someplace magical using your creativity! Here are some ideas to get started:
If your favorite colors had a party what would that fun and excitement look like?
Mix and match shapes, colors and patterns in a surprising and unexpected way
Did you know animals can see colors humans can't? Seeing things differently helps us all grow. Design a rug that shows how you see the world.
Past Winners
Our team transformed these original drawings into real custom rugs! Check out the results:
“Rainbow Railway”
Theo K.
K-1ST GRADE
District of Columbia
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to pay money to enter the contest?
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+How will the artwork be judged?
+How many students will win?
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+How will students know if they won?
+What is the prize if my child wins?
+I'm a teacher, can I submit my student's art?
+I'm a teacher and have the signed permission slip, now what?
+When will the winners be announced?
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