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Reflections is a National PTA program that encourages students to explore the arts and express themselves through a nationwide contest. Students can submit art in the form of visual arts, literature, music composition, film production, photography or dance choreography. Entries are judged on how well the art relates to the theme, creativity and technical aspects of the medium.
This contest is open to all students attending Kenbrook Elementary School.
The 2026-2027 theme is...
What My Culture
Means to Me!
Due Date: Friday, November 20, 2026
Electronic Submissions ONLY
Please see all instructions and rules below. Keep your student's artwork safe at home. We will notify you if we need a physical copy of the project if your child advances to the district level and beyond.
Unfortunately we cannot accept any submissions after 11/20/26.
General Participation Rules - FOR ALL CATEGORIES
Each entry is the work of only one student.
Music Composition, Dance Choreography and Film Production entries can have performers other than the entering student but the composer, choreographer or producer/camera person is the student entering the contest. We cannot recognize any other participants.
Entries must be original and inspired by this year's theme "What My Culture Means to Me".
Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. Plagiarized entries will be disqualified.
Look for updates to come through Kenbrook News to Use, Eucalyptus Weekly, Kenbrook PTA Facebook page and Kenbrook morning announcements.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns ~ kenbrookreflections@gmail.com
~ Natasha Kearney & Whitney Walsh
Visual Arts Rules
2D Art cannot exceed 24" by 30".
Submit your electronic entry by following the instructions below.
Photography Rules
Student must be the person taking the picture.
Submit your photo as a JPEG, JPG or PNG file.
Digital image dimensions must be at least 640x960 (pixels) and 300 dpi (resolution). Accepted file formats: JPEG, JPG, and PNG.
Submit your electronic entry by following the instructions below.
Literature Rules
Cannot exceed 2000 words, one side of paper only, handwritten or typed.
Parents can type for a student but original handwritten entry must also be attached. ESL students can write in their native language and have someone else translate the entry into English (native language version must be attached to the English version).
Submit your electronic entry by following the instructions below.
Music Composition Rules
Cannot exceed 5 minutes or 1 GB in filesize.
Student must be composer - does not need to be performer
Acceptable audio file formats include: MP3 and WAV. Must be an audio file, not a video file.
Pdf or scan of Music notation/score required.
Submit your electronic entry by following the instructions below.
Dance Choreography Rules
Cannot exceed 5 minutes or 1 GB in filesize.
Student must be choreographer - does not need to be performer. Background music needs to be cited on student entry form.
Acceptable file formats: AVI and MP4.
Submit your electronic entry by following the instructions below.
Film Production Rules
Cannot exceed 5 minutes or 1 GB in filesize.
Student must be the producer (solely responsible for screenwriting, directing and editing).
All entries must be original student footage. Footage taken for purposes other than this contest is not acceptable.
Acceptable file formats include: AVI, MP4, MOV.
Submit your electronic entry by following the instructions below.
Judging
We conduct blind judging, so please do not write your name on your entry. Judges are selected from the community and are knowledgeable in the category. Click here to read how judges are asked to determine their scores. Note that the Interpretation of the Theme receives more points than creativity or skill, so a strong artist statement is important.
Awards
Participation certificate for all participants
Award for top 3 entries in each category
Top 3 places in each category will represent Kenbrook at the district level Reflections contest
Kenbrook Reflections Art Gallery Gala for all participants and loved ones to attend
Entry Form Options
Each individual entry needs its own student entry form and personal statement. Multiple entries per student permitted, however, only 1 entry per student per category will advance to the district Reflections contest. You will document the project as specified in the rules and upload to the form.
ACCESSIBLE ARTS DIVISION is an option for students who identify as having a disability and may receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504. The division welcomes students of all ages and offers division-specific accommodations to ensure that every student has the chance to participate fully in the program.~ click here for Special Artist Division Guidelines and click here for Understanding Accommodations
Please submit your entry electronically through the Submission Form link below.
Please send any questions to kenbrookreflections@gmail.com and we will get back to you in a timely manner.
Ready to plan for next year?
The 2027-2028 theme will be...
DREAMS BUILD TOMORROW
(NOTE: THIS IS NOT THE THEME FOR 2026-2027)
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