The Urbana High School PTSA is participating in the National PTA Reflections Arts Program that gives students the opportunity to submit artwork for a chance at recognition and possible advancement to higher levels of competition.  

This year's theme is "I Belong" and your artwork should interpret this theme in your own way.  Students will interpret this theme in some way in their artwork and in the artist statement which describes how the artwork relates to the personal interpretation of the theme. Local judges determine which artwork is advanced to the next level. Artwork will also be displayed and celebrated at Urbana High School! 

DEADLINE: TBD

If you have any questions about any part of this program, email TBD. Good luck and have fun! 

LAS REGLAS OFICIALES DEL PROGRAMA REFLECTIONS

How to Enter: Use the arts to share your personal Reflections on this year’s theme "I Belong". Focus on interpretation of the theme in your artwork from one or more of the artwork categories and describe its impact in the artist statement. 

Submit a completed entry form with your artwork by: TBD. 

Place Literature, Photography and Visual Arts in the collection box by 4pm, and email digital entries (video and audio) for Dance Choreography, Film Production and Music Composition to UHSPTSA61801@gmail.com by 10pm on: TBD.

Experienced artists will review your work for interpretation of theme, creativity and technique. We look forward to celebrating your artistry and achievement in the arts! 

Dance Choreography: Solo and ensemble works of all dance styles are accepted. Entrant must be the choreographer and may also be the performer, or one of the performers. List names of all performers on the entry form. If background music is used, cite it on the entry form. Video file must not exceed 5 minutes in length and 1,000 MB (1,000 megabyte) in file size and be in MP4 or AVI format.

Review these category guidelines for more details, ask any questions as you need to, and have fun!

COREOGRAFÍA DE DANZA – PAUTAS ESPECIFICAS

Film Production: Accepted short film styles include: Animation, narrative, documentary, experimental or media presentation. Use of PowerPoint is prohibited. Entrant must be the screenwriter, cinematographer, editor and producer. If background music is used, cite it on the entry form. Video file must not exceed 5 minutes in length and 1,000 MB (1,000 megabyte) in file size and be in MP4 or AVI format.

Review these category guidelines for more details, ask any questions as you need to, and have fun!

PRODUCCIÓN CINEMATOGRÁFICA – PAUTAS ESPECIFICAS

Literature: Accepted forms of fiction and nonfiction include: Prose, poetry, reflective essay, screen play and play script, narrative, and short story. Entrants may write in their primary language as long as an interpretive English translation is also attached. Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. Writing must not exceed 2,000 words and may be handwritten or typed. Accepted formats: Single-sided print on 8 1⁄2x11” paper, PDF file.

Review these category guidelines for more details, ask any questions as you need to, and have fun!

LITERATURA - PAUTAS ESPECIFICAS

Music Composition: All music styles and combinations of instrumentation are accepted. Entrant must be the composer and may also be the performer, or one of the performers. Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. Audio recording must not exceed 5 minutes in length and 1,000 MB (1,000 megabyte) in file size. Accepted audio file formats include: MP3 and WAV. Notation (score/tablature) in PDF format is required for middle and high school divisions. In place of a notated score entrant may include a written reflective statement that provides a musically technical explanation of how you wrote the music (100 words or less).

Review these category guidelines for more details, ask any questions as you need to, and have fun!

COMPOSICIÓN MUSICAL – PAUTAS ESPECIFICAS

Photography: Photo must be a single print/digital image. Collages and collections of photos are not accepted. Entrant must be the photographer and may use a variety of digital editing techniques including but not limited to, multiple exposure, negative sandwich and photogram. Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. Print image dimensions must be no smaller than 3x5 inches and no larger than 8x10 inches. Accepted print formats: Mounted on mat or poster board no larger than 11x14 inches. Framed prints are not accepted. Digital image dimensions must be at least 640x960 (pixels) and 300 dpi (resolution). Accepted file formats: JPEG, JPG, and PNG. 

Review these category guidelines for more details, ask any questions as you need to, and have fun!

FOTOGRAFÍA – PAUTAS ESPECIFICAS

Visual Arts: Works of both fine and design arts are accepted, including but not limited to: architectural drawing and models, ceramics, collage, computer generated images and graphics, crafts, drawing, fashion clothes and jewelry, fiber work, mixed media, painting, printmaking and sculpture. Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. 2D artworks must be mounted on sturdy material and no larger than 18x24 inches with matting. Framed entries are not accepted. Include one digital image of artwork with your submission. 3D artwork submissions must contain 3 digital images of artwork at different angles. Image(s) are used for artwork identification, judging and exhibition purposes. Accepted file formats: JPEG, JPG, and PNG. 

Review these category guidelines for more details, ask any questions as you need to, and have fun!

ARTES VISUALES – PAUTAS ESPECIFICAS

Accessible Art Division: Students who identify as having a disability and may receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 may enter in the Special Artist Division OR grade division most closely aligned to their functional abilities. See Official Rules for details. 

Review these category guidelines for more details, ask any questions as you need to, and have fun!

DIVISIÓN DE ARTE ACCESIBLE – PAUTAS ESPECÍFICAS