Accepting Imperfection
The Reflections Program is a National PTA and Washington State PTA cultural arts competition. The purpose of this program is to provide an opportunity for students to use their creative talents by expressing themselves through their own original works.
A student may submit an entry in any of six arts areas. Only original works of art are accepted. The six art areas are:
- Literature: works of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, prose, drama, short stories and lyrics.
- Music Composition: original musical composition, with or without words.
- Photography: color or black and white, included techniques: photogram, negative sandwich, and multiple exposure.
- Visual Arts: drawing, painting in tempera, oil, acrylic, watercolor & t-shirt paints, computer generated art, two-dimensional collage, printmaking, needlework & leather tooling.
- Film/Video: original works, with or without sound, of animation, narrative, documentary, experimental or music video/film.
- Choreography/Dance: originally choreographed dance composition.
Rules and Quick Reference are here.
Submission Details:
Students will take photos or scan their finished work and Submit Online
Physical Entries will be required in the later part of the competition.
Due Date: November 7, 2024 by 11 PM (PST).
Additional theme search contest:
Complete the online form to enter the contest by November 4th, 2024, 12 PM (PST). The student who submits the winning entry will receive $100 and the theme will be presented at the annual National PTA Convention in 2025. Repeat themes will not be considered.
FAQ:
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Can the student submit multiple entries in the same Category?
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NO
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Can the student submit one entry but different categories?
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YES
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Can the student submit 3D art?
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NO as Washington PTA does not accept 3D art entries.
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What is due on Nov 7th?
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The student entry form and the related art submission.
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Submission Details: Students will take photos or scan their finished work and Submit Online
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Student Entry form will also need to be uploaded with all information.Physical Entries will be required in the later part of the competition.
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What if there are issues with my entry after the submission?
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The Reflections chair will contact you directly to resolve the issue.
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What if I have issues during the submission?
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DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO SUBMIT/UPLOAD YOUR ENTRIES. No Late entries will be entertained as we need to be fair to all. Reach out to reflections@icsptsa.org right away to resolve the issue.