The Reflections Program is a National PTA and Washington State PTA cultural arts competition. The purpose of this program is to provide an opportunity for students to use their creative talents by expressing themselves through their own original works. This program encourages students to explore an idea, centered around a theme in visual arts, photography, dance choreography, film making, literature, or music composition. Participation is organized by student age and grade levels. Student works are critiqued against others in the same grade division. This allows recognition and judging of artworks by appropriate developmental age and skill levels.

Your child doesn’t have to be a protégé of Monet,

Gene Kelly or Steven Spielberg to participate…

Reflections is for everyone!

2023-2024 REFLECTIONS ART PROGRAM THEME

This Year's Theme is

I am Hopeful Because...

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

PLEASE READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW TO ENSURE THAT SUBMISSIONS ARE MADE CORRECTLY SO THAT WE CAN CONFIRM THAT EACH ENTRY IS ABLE TO MOVE FORWARD.

Do you love to paint, write, dance, draw, take photos, make videos or create music? If so, you should do the PTA Reflections Contest!

How to participate:

Read this guidelines.
Decide what type of artwork you want to create. Follow the theme, ‘I am hopeful because…’
Create it!
Complete the entry form with a few sentences of what your artwork means.
All entries and completed forms need to be submitted to your teacher by Wednesday, October 25, 2023. **All entries must be submitted in person**.
Celebrate at the Apollo Reflections Night on November 17, 2023 at 6PM.
7. Have your work displayed in the Multi-purpose Room for all of Apollo to enjoy!

We suggest submitting early to allow time for the Reflections committee to review images and verify quality to allow for the best judging possible. Please contact us with any questions and we will do our best to help with any step of the process.

Entries Due: Thursday, October 25, 2023

Reflection Reception: Friday, Nov 17th, 6:00PM

Important Things to Keep in Mind:

- Please contact the 2023 Apollo PTA Reflections Chairs, Lauren Fernandez and Amita Nair, if you have any questions at reflections@apollopta.org.

- We encourage entries in all categories. For information about special artists please contact the Apollo PTA Special Needs Coordinators, Jessica Braswell and Jennifer Khumalo at star@apollopta.org.

To learn more about the National PTA Reflections Program in Issaquah District click here: https://www.issaquahptsa.org/reflection-program

ENGLISH: 2023 ENTRY FORM

General Rules

It is important that all students follow the rules laid out by the Reflections program and that entry forms be filled out completely and signed by a parent or guardian to avoid being disqualified.

Please review the GENERAL RULES.

Questions? Contact reflections@apollopta.org.

ART CATEGORIES

Dance Choreography

Originally choreographed dance composition.

Dance Rules

Dance Rules in Spanish

Music Composition

Original musical composition, with or without words.

Music Rules

Music Rules in Spanish

Film Production

Original works, with or without sound, of animation, narrative, documentary, experimental or music video/film.

Film Rules

Film Rules in Spanish

Photography

Prints up to 11 x 14 inches in color or black and white, including techniques: photogram, retouched, montage, sandwich and multiple exposure.

Photography Rules

Photography Rules in Spanish

Literature

Works of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, prose, drama, short stories and lyrics.

Literature Rules

Literature Rules in Spanish

Visual Arts 2D/3D

Drawing, painting in tempera, oil, acrylic, watercolor & t-shirt paints, computer generated art, two-dimensional collage, printmaking, needlework & leather tooling.

Visual Arts Rules

Visual Rules in Spanish

Special Artist Division

Qualifying students entering this non-graded division create their own artwork, but may receive non-artistic accommodation and assistance from an adult.