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!

2022-2023 REFLECTIONS ART PROGRAM THEME

This Year's Theme is

SHOW YOUR VOICE!

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

All entries must be submitted BOTH in person and electronically.

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 FOWARD.

STEP 1: All entries and completed forms need to be submitted by the Due Date: Thusday, October 20, 2022.

STEP 2: All entries also need to complete this GOGGLE FORM. *Please note, the form does require images of the artwork.

We suggest submitting early to allow time for the Refections 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 20, 2022

Reflection Reception: Friday, Nov 18th, 6:00PM

Important Things to Keep in Mind:

- Please contact the 2022 Apollo PTA Reflections Chair, 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 Coordinator, Andrea McMillan 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: 2022 ENTRY FORM

Please also complete this Google 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.