Some local schools have partnered with their local after school programs and provided art access kits. This requires a few parent volunteers to monitor the kids, art supplies, flyers and some cell phones / computers to do the applications for the kids. 

Send a flyer home with the kids with their name and say that your kid submitted to the art competition. We just need your signature to say you approve and your email address and phone number.

Here is a link to an Amazon list of ideas to build an art access kit for kids who don't have art supplies at home. These were used at MacArthur, Brooks and a few other schools and access events last year. Make it a fun event with your committee to assemble them.  This list can provide kits for about $2-3/kit and can make up to 100 kits.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1IUO5PWUIX70?ref_=wl_share

If you can't get access to the list, please email us at alexPTACreflect@gmail.com

 We prefer outdoor workshops for safety.  You will need art access kits, volunteers, folding tables and chairs and promotion materials. You will also need to request permission to use the facilities and there may be a nominal fee.

Local School - Contact ACPS Facilities

Outdoor Performance Spaces in Alexandria City: Contact the city to book and reserve a space. We recommend - Polk ES or the Ft. Ward Amphitheatre  - Paula Dade. Polk ES will require a parent to sponsor you and Ft. Ward requires a fee.

Send an email to your art and music teacher and introduce the program. Ask if they would incorporate the application into their curriculum or help record music) submissions. Many of them can easily add the link to Canvas and send a note to parents to check it out.

Ask your School Principal or Vice Principal to be your Sponsor. This means helping with coordinating submissions from teachers, adding communications to newsletters and presenting the ribbons at the end of the program.