Entry Information
PTA Reflections is a nationally acclaimed student recognition program to encourage artistic creativity in the classroom and at home. Students of all grades and abilities may participate and explore the arts based on the 2017-2018 theme: Within Reach.
The Reflections Program is structured for PTAs to recognize students at the local, council, district, state, and national levels. Entries are first judged at the local level, where selected works, are chosen to represent the PTA at each subsequent level-council, district, or state-depending on each state PTA’s structure. Once entries reach the state level, the state PTA may select entries to submit to the National PTA. Awards of Excellence and Awards of Merit are recognized at the annual National PTA Convention and are displayed as a part of the program’s traveling exhibit.
Levels of Judging and Advancement
2017-2018 Theme: Within Reach
Deadline to submit artwork: Oct 13 2017
Reflections – For Students
Choose an Arts Category - This is your chance to express who you are as an individual through one or more of the following:
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Dance Choreography |
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Film Production |
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Literature |
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Music Composition |
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Photography |
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Visual Arts |
Reflect on the theme: Within Reach and get creative!
Follow program rules provided by U.P PTA and consider the following criteria while creating your art piece:
Submit Your Entry
Follow PTA deadlines and instructions on how to enter (Details sent home).
In your artist statement, tell us about your work and what it means to you.
Win Awards and Prizes!
Be considered for local, regional, state and national level awards and prizes.
A consent form must accompany each entry if a person's recognizable image or voice is included in the submission and can be found below.
An entry form must accompany each artwork submitted and can be found below.
Information flyer sent home with students and can be found below.
ART CATEGORY RULES AND GUIDELINES
Click on the art category below for detailed information.
Questions: Send email to reflections@universityparkpta.com