Rule Highlights

• Each entry must be the original work of one student only.
• An adult may not alter the creative integrity of a student’s work (except for the special artist category).
• Each entry must have a title and an artist statement. The artist statement must be at least 1 sentence and no more than 100 words. In the artist statement, students should tell us about their work and what it means to them. 
  • How does your work relate to the theme?
  • What is your personal connection to the theme?
  • What did you use to create your work (e.g. supplies, technology, instruments, props, etc.)?
  • What/Who was your inspiration?
• Entries are judged by local artists. Student names are hidden for judging.
• Students may only submit one work per category, however they can submit an entry for as many categories as they'd like.
• The Special Artist division is an option for students with disabilities who receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 to have the opportunity and accommodations they may need in order to participate fully in the program. The Special Artist Division offers modified rules and guidelines to ensure that every student has the chance to be part of the National PTA Reflections® program. Download the Special Artist Rules/Guidelines.

• In addition to the general Reflections rules, there are also rules specific to each category. Competition guidelines for each of the art categories is available for download below:
  
  

  • Dance Choreography Rules (en español)

  • Film Production Rules (en español)

  • Literature Rules (en español)

  • Music Composition (en español) 

  • Photography (en español)

  • Visual Arts (en español)

  • Special Artist (en español)

How to Participate

Take inspiration from this year's theme, "I am Hopeful Because..." and create! Complete the 2023-2024 Entry Form; including the student and parent signature lines! Turn in one entry form with each art submission on or before Monday, November 27, 2023.

English Entry Form 2023 - 2024

Spanish Entry Form 2023 - 2024

Printed copies of the entry forms and competition guidelines are also available upon request. Email the Reflections Chair, Laura Lee.

Submitting Entries

Check the guidelines for your category on how to submit your artwork. If you are submitting a file, please upload your artwork and student entry form to the:

Dropbox Folder for Submissions

Entries must be uploaded on or before Monday November 27, 2023.

Please drop off visual art, 3D art, photography, and literature entries along with your student entry form in the PTA mail slot in the school office.

Entries must be uploaded or turned in on, or before, Monday, November 27, 2023.

Entries will be collected and stored so they can be displayed at the Council for Reflections celebration in January and the HHE Art Walk taking place later in the year. If you do not want your artwork to be displayed, please reach out to: Reflections Chair, Laura Lee

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We can't wait to see the ways our students are inspired by this year's theme, "I am Hopeful Because..."!

Questions? Contact Reflections Chair, Laura Lee.

! Remember: Submissions are due Monday, November 27, 2023 !