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Calling all creative Stevenson Superstars!
2022-2023 theme, "I am hopeful because…"
Due Date: Friday, November 19, 2023
Reflections Art Program
Reflections® is a National PTA program that has been bringing the arts to life for more than 10 million students since 1969 and increasing community awareness of the importance of arts in education. The purpose is to provide an opportunity for students to use their creative talents by expressing themselves through their own original works for the theme. Click here to read more on the WA State PTA Reflections site.
Why enter the competition
Reflections is so much more than "just an art contest." It helps kids take risks, be inspired, think creatively, and receive positive recognition and be celebrated for their works of art. Each year, over 300K students create original works of art in one or all of the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts, in response a student-selected theme. Student winners from each PTA have the opportunity to move up through their district, region, council, and state PTA programs to the national level. National Reflections winners are announced in May and celebrated annually at the National PTA Convention & Expo in June. National PTA then collects and curates the traveling exhibit for the next year.
And locally, every student who participates will receive a ribbon and their work will be displayed in the Virtual Art Show for the school community to see. Stevenson students will even have a chance to vote for their favorite, which will receive the Student Choice Award!
How to enter
Reflections is going virtual this year! We encourage all Stevenson students to participate by following these simple steps.
Categories
PTA Reflections welcomes all grades and abilities to explore and be involved in the arts. All entries this year must be submitted virtually. The catagories will be limited to Visual Arts, Music Composition, and Literature this year. Go to the Washington State Reflections website for more information on submitting artwork in each of the categories. (And see details for each category below.)
Visual Arts entry rules: English, Español
Music Composition entry rules: English, Español
Literature entry rules: English, Español
Judging
All eligible entries will be judged by art category and grade division based on:
The Stevenson students will have an opportunity to vote for their favorite entries. The winners will be awarded the Students Choice Award!
Reflections Art Celebration
Every work of art deserves its time in the spotlight. Look forward to seeing all the students' masterpieces in a Virtual Art Show after the November 19th deadline. More details to follow.
Volunteers Needed
Do you have expertise in a particular art category? Help us digitally from home as a judge.
Do you have a child who loves art and you want to see this program continue at our school? Join the PTSA Reflections Committee. We need your help to make this program run!
Contact us at [email protected]
2022-2023 theme, "I am hopeful because…"
Due Date: Friday, November 19, 2023
Reflections Art Program
Reflections® is a National PTA program that has been bringing the arts to life for more than 10 million students since 1969 and increasing community awareness of the importance of arts in education. The purpose is to provide an opportunity for students to use their creative talents by expressing themselves through their own original works for the theme. Click here to read more on the WA State PTA Reflections site.
Why enter the competition
Reflections is so much more than "just an art contest." It helps kids take risks, be inspired, think creatively, and receive positive recognition and be celebrated for their works of art. Each year, over 300K students create original works of art in one or all of the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts, in response a student-selected theme. Student winners from each PTA have the opportunity to move up through their district, region, council, and state PTA programs to the national level. National Reflections winners are announced in May and celebrated annually at the National PTA Convention & Expo in June. National PTA then collects and curates the traveling exhibit for the next year.
And locally, every student who participates will receive a ribbon and their work will be displayed in the Virtual Art Show for the school community to see. Stevenson students will even have a chance to vote for their favorite, which will receive the Student Choice Award!
How to enter
Reflections is going virtual this year! We encourage all Stevenson students to participate by following these simple steps.
- Create an original artwork based on this year’s theme: "I Will Change The World By…" One submission per category per student. Please ensure this is solely the student's original work specifically for this competition. No parent participation please. If your student wishes to borrow art supplies, please contact your student's teacher to set up a time to collect them from the art teacher, Ms. Eggink.
- Complete your digital Entry Form including all fields, typed signatures, and a short artist statement about how your artwork relates to this year’s theme (2022-23 Entry Form: English, Español). Students may dictate their statement to an adult to type, if necessary. Please make sure it is in their own words. You may also scan the completed paper Entry Form sent home with your child. Make sure your student signs the form. A typed signature is permitted on the digital form.
- Type your artist statement in a separate document and save it as a .pdf. Students may dictate their statement to an adult to type, if necessary. Please make sure it is in their own words. If you have any difficulty with this step, please include the typed statement in the body of the email to [email protected].
- Photograph, scan, record your artwork to digital format. You will need to create an electronic version of your artwork. We will accept .jpg, .pdf, .img, .png file formats for visual arts and literature. If you have any questions about file formats or are only able to submit a phyical artwork for any reason, please contact us at [email protected]. Please rename your file with the following format (with no spaces): ArtCategory_Grade Division_Art Title_Parent phone number, Student First and Last Initials For example: visualarts_primary_MyDog_2069817651CK.png
- Email your Digital Artwork, typed Artist Statement, AND completed Entry Form by November 19, 2021. Please email your student's completed artwork and entry form to [email protected]. Digital copies of artwork must be less than 1 GB and less than 5 minutes duration. If your student is entering a large digital file, please email [email protected] in advance for upload details. The entire program will be online only this year.
- TIP: Avoid some common errors. Make sure your student signs the entry form (This can be digitally typed this year) and the form is complete. Make sure your students name is NOT on the front of their work.
- TIP: You will need to submit a digital picture of your Visual Arts artwork. When taking a photo of visual art to upload, make sure the entry is in good light, camera is aligned straight with artwork, and crop everything else out.
Categories
PTA Reflections welcomes all grades and abilities to explore and be involved in the arts. All entries this year must be submitted virtually. The catagories will be limited to Visual Arts, Music Composition, and Literature this year. Go to the Washington State Reflections website for more information on submitting artwork in each of the categories. (And see details for each category below.)
Visual Arts entry rules: English, Español
Music Composition entry rules: English, Español
Literature entry rules: English, Español
Judging
All eligible entries will be judged by art category and grade division based on:
- 40% - Interpretation of Theme
- 30% - Creativity
- 30% - Technique
The Stevenson students will have an opportunity to vote for their favorite entries. The winners will be awarded the Students Choice Award!
Reflections Art Celebration
Every work of art deserves its time in the spotlight. Look forward to seeing all the students' masterpieces in a Virtual Art Show after the November 19th deadline. More details to follow.
Volunteers Needed
Do you have expertise in a particular art category? Help us digitally from home as a judge.
Do you have a child who loves art and you want to see this program continue at our school? Join the PTSA Reflections Committee. We need your help to make this program run!
Contact us at [email protected]
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