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Reflections Arts Program

The 2023-24 Reflections Art Program theme is I AM HOPEFUL BECAUSE…

All students at Smith are eligible to participate in this juried art contest, and we encourage every student to enter.

All entries must be submitted online and are due by 10/20/23. Visual arts and literature must ALSO submit a hard copy to the office, labeled with their name, grade, and teacher.

Each student may submit ONE entry per category.  The categories are:

  • Dance Choreography
  • Literature
  • Photography
  • Film Production
  • Music Composition
  • Visual Arts

TO ENTER

  1. Create an original piece of art inspired by this year’s theme: I AM HOPEFUL BECAUSE… 
  2. More information on the program can be found online at the PTA website 
  3. Submit your art through the Online Entry Form. Ensure you receive confirmation at the end of the submission process that you completed and submitted your form. 
  4. If you are entering the literature or visual arts categories, please submit your entry form online and ALSO  turn the physical piece of work into the office, labeled with your name, grade, and teacher. 
  5. Projects will be reviewed in November, and participants will be notified if their work is advanced to the next level. Winners will be announced in April 2024, and all participants will be showcased in a school-wide gallery showing at Open House. 
  6. Email reflections@smithpta.org with any questions.
  7. Have fun! Be creative! 

ABOUT

This program has brought the arts to life for more than 10 million students since 1969. California State PTA and its members, families, and kids are at the forefront of this amazing program, which increases community awareness of the importance of arts in education.

Reflections encourage students of all ages to:

  • Unleash creative talents and be inspired
  • Express themselves imaginatively in their artwork
  • Experience the fun and joy of making art
  • Tap into critical thinking skills to create art inspired by the annual theme
  • Receive positive recognition for their original works of art

Artworks are submitted first to school-level PTAs, where they are first recognized, celebrated, and judged by five grade-level divisions, while a non-judged Special Artists division celebrates student artists with special needs. School PTAs then choose a selection of entries to be judged by local PTA units, which are then sent to councils and districts for consideration. The final artworks submitted to California State PTA by districts are then considered for Outstanding Interpretation, Awards of Excellence, or Awards of Merit. Outstanding Interpretation and Award of Excellence entries, then go on to represent California in the final National PTA judging round.

  • State-level Outstanding Interpretation honorees receive:
    • Onstage recognition at the California State PTA Annual Convention
    • The opportunity to showcase their artwork at the California State PTA Convention Reflections Gallery
    • Prizes include an Outstanding Interpretation plaque, award, and certificate
  • State-level Award of Excellence honorees receive:
    • The opportunity to showcase their artwork at the California State PTA Convention Reflections Gallery
    • Prizes include an Award of Excellence medallion, award and certificate
  • State-level Award of Merit honorees receive:
    • The opportunity to showcase their artwork at the California State PTA Convention Reflections Gallery
    • Prizes including an Award of Merit medallion and certificate

National-level Outstanding Interpretation honorees are recognized at the National PTA Convention, plus their artwork, along with any National Award of Excellence and Merit winners, are featured in Reflections’ popular traveling national exhibit.

 

Questions?

Email Heather at Reflections@SmithPTA.org with any questions!