2024-25 PTA Art Reflections is here!
PTA ART REFLECTIONS PROGRAM 2024
Calling all Chameleons to express their creativity! Carpenter Elementary is participating in the annual National PTA Reflections Art Competition! The artistic theme to respond to this year is Accepting Imperfection, and entries are due by October 15.
The National PTA Reflection Program is an arts recognition program to encourage artistic creativity in the classroom and at home. It offers students opportunities to express themselves creatively and to receive positive recognition for original works of art inspired by a preselected theme. Check out this video from the National PTA that gives an overview of the program.
There are six artistic categories to choose from for submission: visual arts (paintings, drawings, etc), music composition (an original song), photography, film production (video), literature (short stories, poetry, comics, essays), or dance choreography (captured on video). Students must include a title and an artist's statement with their work explaining how their artwork connects with this year's theme, Accepting Imperfection.
All entries will be submitted electronically via Google Form. SUBMIT AN ENTRY HERE
FAQ’s:
Can my student submit an entry in more than one category Yes! Students may enter a piece in just one category or as many as they would like.
What is the artist’s statement? The artist’s statement should be between 10 and 100 words, and should be written by the student. It communicates what inspired the work, how it relates to the theme “Accepting Imperfection,” and the content of the work. It is a large part of the scoring rubric for judges, so please do not leave it out of the entry!
What is the judging process like? Three judges will evaluate the entries, and the student identifiers will be hidden from the judges. Winners will be chosen for each category (dance, film, literature, musical composition, visual arts) and division (preschool - 2nd grade, 3rd - 5th grade, and accessible arts). Winning entries from Carpenter Elementary will be submitted to Wake County PTA. In January, Wake County winners will be announced. Any county winners will be submitted to North Carolina PTA, and NCPTA winners will be announced in March.
What is the Accessible Arts division? Students who identify as having a disability and may receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 may enter in the Accessible Arts division OR grade division most closely aligned to their functional abilities. The Accessible Arts Division offers non-artistic accommodations (e.g. adaptive technology; transcribing) for students to participate fully in PTA Reflections. Assistants must refrain from being involved in the artistic process (e.g. developing an artist statement, choreography, music lyrics, storyboards, etc.). More information here.
Can you give me more details about submission guidelines for each category?
The complete official rules are here, and here are the specifics for each category …
I have a question that is not answered here.
Please email [email protected] and we will get back to you as soon as possible!
Reflections Arts Program
The PTA Reflections Program is nationally acclaimed and designed to enhance quality arts education for students in preschool through grade 12. It encourages creativity and lifelong learning while offering recognition for artistic endeavors. For more info: www.pta.org/reflections
PTA ART REFLECTIONS PROGRAM 2024
Calling all Chameleons to express their creativity! Carpenter Elementary is participating in the annual National PTA Reflections Art Competition! The artistic theme to respond to this year is Accepting Imperfection, and entries are due by October 15.
The National PTA Reflection Program is an arts recognition program to encourage artistic creativity in the classroom and at home. It offers students opportunities to express themselves creatively and to receive positive recognition for original works of art inspired by a preselected theme. Check out this video from the National PTA that gives an overview of the program.
There are six artistic categories to choose from for submission: visual arts (paintings, drawings, etc), music composition (an original song), photography, film production (video), literature (short stories, poetry, comics, essays), or dance choreography (captured on video). Students must include a title and an artist's statement with their work explaining how their artwork connects with this year's theme, Accepting Imperfection.
All entries will be submitted electronically via Google Form. SUBMIT AN ENTRY HERE
FAQ’s:
Can my student submit an entry in more than one category Yes! Students may enter a piece in just one category or as many as they would like.
What is the artist’s statement? The artist’s statement should be between 10 and 100 words, and should be written by the student. It communicates what inspired the work, how it relates to the theme “Accepting Imperfection,” and the content of the work. It is a large part of the scoring rubric for judges, so please do not leave it out of the entry!
What is the judging process like? Three judges will evaluate the entries, and the student identifiers will be hidden from the judges. Winners will be chosen for each category (dance, film, literature, musical composition, visual arts) and division (preschool - 2nd grade, 3rd - 5th grade, and accessible arts). Winning entries from Carpenter Elementary will be submitted to Wake County PTA. In January, Wake County winners will be announced. Any county winners will be submitted to North Carolina PTA, and NCPTA winners will be announced in March.
What is the Accessible Arts division? Students who identify as having a disability and may receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 may enter in the Accessible Arts division OR grade division most closely aligned to their functional abilities. The Accessible Arts Division offers non-artistic accommodations (e.g. adaptive technology; transcribing) for students to participate fully in PTA Reflections. Assistants must refrain from being involved in the artistic process (e.g. developing an artist statement, choreography, music lyrics, storyboards, etc.). More information here.
Can you give me more details about submission guidelines for each category?
The complete official rules are here, and here are the specifics for each category …
- 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. 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, MOV, or AVI format.
- 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, MOV, or AVI format.
- 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 ½x11” paper, PDF file. *If handwritten, it must be converted to PDF to move up.
- 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. Software may be used to produce an audio recording. Entries containing algorithmic composition techniques are not accepted. Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. An audio recording of the composition must be included and 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, NO VIDEOS ALLOWED. Notation (score/tablature) in PDF format is only 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).
- 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.See rules about copyrighted material. 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.
- Visual Arts: Works of both fine and design arts are accepted, including but not limited to: architectural drawing and models, ceramics, collage, digital art and graphics (drawings/paintings/illustration), crafts, drawing, fashion clothes and jewelry, fiber work, mixed media, painting, printmaking and sculpture. See Official Rules for copyright details. 2D artworks must be no larger than 24x30 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.
I have a question that is not answered here.
Please email [email protected] and we will get back to you as soon as possible!
Reflections Arts Program
The PTA Reflections Program is nationally acclaimed and designed to enhance quality arts education for students in preschool through grade 12. It encourages creativity and lifelong learning while offering recognition for artistic endeavors. For more info: www.pta.org/reflections
