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. This program encourages students to explore an idea, centered around a theme in visual arts, photography, dance choreography, film making, literature, or music composition. Participation is organized by student age and grade levels. Student works are critiqued against others in the same grade division. This allows recognition and judging of artworks by appropriate developmental age and skill levels.

Reflections is for everyone!

Student Submission Forms
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English Forms	Spanish Forms
Student Entry Submission Form	Student Entry Submission Form
Student Entry Packet	Student Entry Packet

The 2024-2025 Reflections theme: Accepting Imperfection

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Deadline: November 1, 2024

Judging: November 4th - 8th

Announcement of Winners: November 10th - 17th

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Reflections FAQ

https://maplehillspta.com/Page/Reflections/Reflections%20FAQ?GoBackUrl=%2fPageManager%2fViewAll

Submission Guidelines

All entries must be submitted BOTH in person and electronically.

PLEASE READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW TO ENSURE THAT SUBMISSIONS ARE MADE CORRECTLY SO THAT WE CAN CONFIRM THAT EACH ENTRY IS ABLE TO MOVE FORWARD.

All entries and completed forms need to be submitted by the Due Date: TBD Late Oct.

We suggest submitting early to allow time for the Reflections committee to review images and verify quality to allow for the best judging possible. Please contact us with any questions and we will do our best to help with any step of the process.

Entries Due: November 1, 2024

Important Things to Keep in Mind:

- Please contact the ReflectionsMapleHills@MapleHillsPTA.com if you have any questions.

- We encourage entries in all categories.

To learn more about the National PTA Reflections Program in Issaquah District click here: https://www.issaquahptsa.org/reflection-program

General Rules

It is important that all students follow the rules laid out by the Reflections program and that entry forms be filled out completely and signed by a parent or guardian to avoid being disqualified.

Please review the GENERAL RULES.

Questions? Contact ReflectionsMapleHills@MapleHillsPTA.com

Art Categories

Dance Choreography

Originally choreographed dance composition.

Dance Rules

Dance Rules in Spanish

Music Composition

Original musical composition, with or without words.

Music Rules

Music Rules in Spanish

Film Production

Original works, with or without sound, of animation, narrative, documentary, experimental or music video/film.

Film Rules

Film Rules in Spanish

Photography

Prints up to 11 x 14 inches in color or black and white, including techniques: photogram, retouched, montage, sandwich and multiple exposure.

Photography Rules

Photography Rules in Spanish

Literature

Works of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, prose, drama, short stories and lyrics.

Literature Rules

Literature Rules in Spanish

Visual Arts 2D/3D

Drawing, painting in tempera, oil, acrylic, watercolor & t-shirt paints, computer generated art, two-dimensional collage, printmaking, needlework & leather tooling.

Visual Arts Rules

Visual Rules in Spanish

Special Artist Division

Qualifying students entering this non-graded division create their own artwork, but may receive non-artistic accommodation and assistance from an adult.

Special Artist Rules

2023-2024 Reflections Winners

Click on picture for last years awards.