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!
2023-2024 Reflections Theme
"I Am Hopeful Because..."
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: TBD Late Oct.
Important Things to Keep in Mind:
- Please contact the Reflections@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 Reflections@MapleHillsPTA.com
Art Categories
Dance ChoreographyOriginally choreographed dance composition. |
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Music CompositionOriginal musical composition, with or without words. |
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Film ProductionOriginal works, with or without sound, of animation, narrative, documentary, experimental or music video/film. |
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PhotographyPrints up to 11 x 14 inches in color or black and white, including techniques: photogram, retouched, montage, sandwich and multiple exposure. |
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LiteratureWorks of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, prose, drama, short stories and lyrics. |
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Visual Arts 2D/3DDrawing, painting in tempera, oil, acrylic, watercolor & t-shirt paints, computer generated art, two-dimensional collage, printmaking, needlework & leather tooling. |
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Special Artist DivisionQualifying students entering this non-graded division create their own artwork, but may receive non-artistic accommodation and assistance from an adult. Special Artist Rules |