Library Card Design Contest

Library Card Design Contest in the middle with 3 hands holding up library cards

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and we want to celebrate with a contest! This is open to artists of all ages and skill levels! This is your chance to showcase your creativity and design a library card that will be used by our community members for years to come.

rules
  • Eligibility: Open to all ages!
  • Deadline: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 5 p.m.
  • Medium: Submissions can be in any medium (i.e. painting, drawing, digital art, photography, mixed media) as long as it's submitted as a high-quality digital file (.png at 300 dpi, PDF, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
  • Only one submission per person.
  • All submissions must also include an entry form.
artwork guidelines
  • Artwork must include the words "Camas Public Library" on the library card design.
  • Artwork must fit specified size guidelines on template.
    • If you are selected as the winner, you may be asked to resubmit your artwork if needed.
  • Artwork must fill the template for both the card and the keytag.
  • Submissions must be 100% original artwork created by the artist. No reproductions, or AI usage allowed. Entries that violate this rule will be disqualified.
  • Designs with copyrighted materials, logos, offensive, political, or inappropriate content will not be allowed.
Ownership & permissions
  • By submitting your artwork, you agree that it becomes the property of the Camas Public Library and may be used in any promotional, marketing, or related materials, both in print and digital formats.
  • By entering, participants waive any future claims to rights, usage, or royalties related to their submitted artwork.
One winner will be selected to be our new library card. If you're ready to submit your design, please send it and your entry form to library@cityofcamas.us with "Library Card Design Contest" in the subject line.