Reflections is a National PTA arts recognition program for young artists
 
 
 
The 2021 theme is "I Will Change the World By..."
 

Every fall, student submissions are professionally critiqued on creative ability (60%) and interpretation of the theme (40%). EVERY student will receive recognition for their work, along with a PRIZE! All students and all abilities may submit an original entry in any of these 6 artistic categories (1 entry per category): 

 

Visual Arts

Dance Choreography

Music Composition

Photography

Literature

Film Production

 

Submissions will be displayed in the library and later at our annual Reflections Art Gala! (in-person in the auditorium on November 18th!) The top (2) students in each category will be awarded a medal and have the opportunity to advance to state and national levels. 

 

Submissions (with attached entry forms) will be collected during the month of October in the Main Office. Please send questions and submissions to Krysta Whittemore at

dixiereflections@gmail.com

 
 
 
Good luck, happy creating, and we look forward to your entries! 
 
READY TO ENTER??
 
Please submit your Reflections entry (or entries!) digitally:
The form appears to be 10 pages long, but don't be intimidated! 
All of the entry info is on page 1. After that, just need to click through and upload a jpeg of your student's art, an mp4 of their dance or film, or an mp3 of their song. It's super easy! 
 

 

 

 

2021 Reflections Rules

 

 

Selection Criteria

 

Student entries submitted to the national level go through two rounds of review by esteemed arts professionals across the country. During the evaluation process, judges will consider the following criteria:

 

  1. Interpretation: (40 POINTS MAX) How closely the piece relates to the theme, based on the work itself and the artist statement. 
  2. Creativity: (30 POINTS MAX)How creative and original the piece is in its conception of the theme and its presentation. 
  3. Technique: (30 POINTS MAX)The level of skill demonstrated in the basic principles/techniques of the arts area.

 

Judges strongly consider the interpretation of the Reflections theme during the evaluation process. It is suggested that students give their submissions a title that stands out and describes how the piece relates to the student’s personal interpretation of the theme. The following guiding questions can be useful when developing a title and artist statement:

 

  • 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, instrumentation, props, etc.)?
  • What/who was your inspiration?

 

 

 

 

 

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