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reflections art contest & exhibit 2024-2025

Reflections Art Contest is a fun opportunity for students to showcase their creativity and be recognized at local, state, and national levels. Art discipline categories include: dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, & visual arts.

category guidelines & submission requirements

dance choreographyfilm productionliteraturemusic compositionphotographyvisual arts

reflections art contest info

What is Reflections Art Contest?

The PTA Reflections program is a national arts competition that encourages students to create original art based on a yearly theme. This year’s theme is “Accepting Imperfections.”

Age Groups

K-2nd / 3rd-5th / 6th

Art Disciplines

Dance Choreography / Film Production / Literature / Music Composition / Photography / Visual Arts

How does judging work?

Judges are a group of local professional artists and community volunteers. Scores include:

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

Awards

  • Award of Excellence: Highest recognition—only one per age group & art discipline. Advances to compete with the area, state, and nation.
  • Award of Merit: Honoring outstanding works that receive recognition but do not advance.
  • Honorable Mention: Recognizing entries that demonstrate creativity and interpretation of the theme.

Contact Us

reflections@davismagnetpta.org

“This theme is a reminder to myself that mistakes are welcome because they are a part of being human. Our flaws are as much a part of us as our strengths, so being imperfect should be perfect enough for us.”


—PAIGE OPASKA, CREATOR OF 2024 REFLECTIONS THEME

PROMPTS TO HELP STUDENTS GET CREATIVE!

questions? click here to email the Reflections chair

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