The Reflections Program is a National PTA and WSPTA cultural arts competition. The purpose is to provide an opportunity for students to use their creative talents by expressing themselves through their own original works.

The 2010-2011 Reflections theme is: "Together We Can". The deadline for entries: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 by 3:30pm (to the office).

Young artists get involved in Reflections through their local PTA.  A student may submit an entry in any of six arts areas. Only original works of art are accepted. The six art areas are: Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts, Film/Video and Choreography/Dance.

What is Reflections?
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 creatively express themselves through their own original works of art created around a specific theme. This year’s theme is “Together We Can”.

Who can participate?
Students from Kindergarten to 6th grade are invited to participate. During the judging portion, works are critiqued against others in the same grade division. There are 3 grade divisions:

• Primary – preschool through 2nd grade
• Intermediate – 3rd through 5th grade
• Middle/Junior – 6th grade

What do I, the student, do?

• Decide what the theme means to you and communicate that through art.
• Arts categories: Visual Arts, Literature, Photography, Dance, Music Composition and Film/Video.
• Entries are created outside of school work.
• All artwork must be the ORIGINAL work of the student.

Can I make it any size and shape? 

Because there are so many entries from across the country, there are specific size guidelines on all of the entry types. A copy of these guidelines can be found in the front office or online at http://www.wastatepta.org/programs/reflections/forms.html.

Do I need to fill out all the information on the Student Entry Form?
Yes, you do! In order to be considered in the judging portion, you have to have it all filled out. It is very important to give your work a title and complete the Required Artist Statement. These are no longer optional. Please have your parent/legal guardian sign the form, too. STUDENT ENTRY FORM available in the office only.

How will my participation be recognized?
Your artwork will be displayed in the school for a day and evening in November. You and your family will be invited to a special showing on that date. Your artwork will go through a judging process and some entries will advance to the district competition.

When is it due?
Entries are due to the office on Wednesday, October 27th by 3:30pm.

I still have questions? If you have questions, please contact Pam Hay  at reflections@mybenfranklinpta.org