Odegard Award for Excellence in Rug Design
December 18th, 2008Opportunity
his competition acknowledges outstanding achievement in the field of original student rug design and is
open to all students enrolled as of October 1, 2008.
The first place recipient will have his/her winning design produced by Odegard and will receive 5% royalty
from its sales, in addition to a $1,500 cash prize, and a trip to attend the awards ceremony in New York
City.
Information
The Odegard Award for Excellence in Rug Design acknowledges outstanding achievement in the field of
original student rug design. The competition was created to show student designers how combining modern
designs with traditional hand knotting techniques can increase awareness and respect for the legacy of
textile and carpet weaving. Applicants are encouraged to offer designs with inspiration that exemplifies
and reflects the spirit of this mission by unifying marketability and visionary aesthetic with traditional
weaving methods. Applicants are judged on the merits of artistic execution, originality of their design
vision, and use of natural materials. Following the work Stephanie Odegard has been personally involved
in for over two decades; this competition demonstrates to a new generation of designers that it is possible
to create luxury design through traditional industries while sustaining the artisans and local communities
responsible for their production.
Requirements
All submissions must be received by March 20, 2009
Please refer to competition rules in submission packet on website for other requirements.
Contact
For more information and competition rules please visit:
www.odegardinc.com
