Reflections Arts Program
The 2022-23 Reflections Art Program theme is Show Your Voice!
Entries are due to the office by 10/20/22!
Each student may submit ONE entry per category. The categories are:
- Dance Choreography
- Literature
- Photography
- Film Production
- Music Composition
- Visual Arts
To Enter:
- Fill in the Entry Form completely. Make sure your Artist Statement is complete!
Student Entry Packet
Entry Form Espanol - Make sure to read all of the rules of submission requirements on the Entry Form. (ie. Dimensions and file size requirements)
- Submit your entries to the school office BY THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20th
This program has been bringing 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 on to councils and then 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.
Email Liz at Reflections@SmithPTA.org with any questions!
