Reflections
2023-2024 Theme: “I a hopeful because....”
That’s the theme for the 202 Reflect3-2024 ions Art Program which has been bringing the arts to life for more than 10 million students since 1969. Alaska PTA and its members, families and kids are on the forefront of this amazing program, which increases community awareness of the importance of arts in education.
Local Unit Packet here.
I dont have a PTA but want to join the Reflections Contest. You can submit your work through our Alask VIP PTA.
The Reflections categories include:
Dance Choreography -Rules
Literature - Rules
Photography- Rules
Film Production -Rules
Music Composition - Rules
Visual Arts- Rules- Rules
Special Artists (Special Needs)- Rules
The Grade divisions include:
Primary (PreK - Grade 2)
Intermediate (Grades 3 - 5)
Middle School (Grades 6-8)
High School (Grades 9 - 12)
Special Artists (Special Needs)- Rules
Reflections encourages 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.
REFLECTIONS: IT'S ALL ABOUT THE ARTS
PARTICIPATION IS EASY, EXCITING AND EMPOWERING
Students must participate in the National PTA Program through a local PTA/PTSA in good standing. All student entries must adhere to the following guidelines:
Each entry must be the original work of one student only
A student may create their entry inside or outside of school
A student may submit entries is more than one category
Each entry must be accompanied by a competed and signed Student Entry Form
Student entries must include a title and artist statement that communicates their inspiration for the work and how it relates to this year’s theme I Matter Because......
All Reflection entries are submitted first to local PTAs/PTSAs where they are recognized and judged in their grade level divisions. The Special Artist division celebrates all student artists with special needs. PTAs then choose a selection of entries to be judged by local PTA units, which may then be sent on to councils or districts for consideration. The final Reflection entries submitted to Alaska PTA are then judged at the state level and are considered for Award of Excellence (1st), Award of Outstanding Achievement (2nd) and Award of Merit. (3rd). Award of Excellence (1st) entries are then sent on to National PTA to represent Alaska PTA in the final National PTA judging round.
State-level Award of Excellence (1st) honorees receive
Invitation to the Alaska PTA Reflections Celebration
The opportunity to showcase their artwork at the Alaska State PTA Convention Reflections Gallery
Recognition at the Reflections Celebration
State-level Award of Outstanding Achievement (2nd) honorees receive:
Invitation to the Alaska PTA Reflections Celebration
The opportunity to showcase their artwork at the Alaska State PTA Convention Reflections Gallery
Recognition at the Reflections Celebration
State-level Award of Merit (3rd) honorees receive:
Invitation to the Alaska PTA Reflections Celebration
The opportunity to showcase their artwork at the Alaska State PTA Convention Reflections Gallery
Recognition at the Reflections Celebration
State-level Judges Favorite Award honorees receive: