Polypad Art and Music Contest

2025 Info 2024 Results 2022 Results

Polypad virtual manipulatives can be used to create beautiful works of art, interactive puzzles, visualizations of mathematical ideas, and even delightful pieces of orchestral music.

We invite students from around the world to submit their best creations by June 13, 2025. Additionally, for the first time ever, we’re inviting educators to join the fun!

Entries can include artwork, songs, or any other exploration!

Winners and finalists from 2024

Who Can Enter? What Are the Prizes?

All students 18 years or younger and all educators are welcome to enter. Winners will be selected in the categories below:

Up to 11 years old
12 to 15 years old
16 to 18 years old
Educators

The top 4 winning entries in each age group will earn a $50 gift-card prize and will be featured on our site! Entrants can submit multiple entries, but can only win one prize. All winners will be announced by the end of July 2025.

How Do I Enter?

Complete this submission form. Students need a free Desmos Classroom account to enter. Learn more about creating student accounts. Once students have a free account, they can sign in at polypad.amplify.com and begin creating!

For students under the age of 15, the form should be completed by a teacher, parent or guardian.

Getting Started And Inspiration

To learn about creating music, art, logic explorations and more, explore the links below.

Want to make music? Start here!

Want to make art? Start here!

Want to use logic gates? Start here!

Other questions about using Polypad? Start here.

Who Are the Judges?

Chris Blackett, Executive Director, Platform Marketing
Phil DeOrsey, Polypad Senior Engineer
Maria Flores-Iavarone, Desmos Classroom Coach
Philipp Legner, Founder of Polypad
Bethany Lockhart Johnson, Author and Curriculum Consultant
David Poras, Polypad Product Director
Gabe Turow, Polypad Interaction Designer and Musician