It’s time for REFLECTIONS, the National PTA Creative Arts Contest.

This year’s theme is Let Your Imagination Fly!

The deadline for all entries is Wednesday, Oct. 14.

Students can enter as many times and categories as they’d like – there is no limit. Every student who enters will be invited to a special REFLECTIONS Participation Cookie Party that will take place during school hours. At the party we will serve refreshments and announce winners.

Click here for the entry form.

Here is key information about the six categories:

• VISUAL ARTS: entries may be no larger than 24 x 30 inches, and two-dimensional only (no sculptures)
• LITERATURE: 2,000 words or less, either handwritten or typed (first grade and younger may dictate to a typist)
• PHOTOGRAPHY: no larger than 11 x 14 inches, photo montage, collage, and other manipulated images are fine, but no words or graphics can be added after
• FILM: less than five minutes long
• MUSICAL COMPOSITION: less than five minutes long, notation NOT required, and we can help record if needed
• DANCE COMPOSITION: less than five minutes long, copyrighted music OK if fully cited, and we can help record if needed

Students do not need to be amazing artists to do well in this competition. Judges focus on interpretation of theme, creativity and artistic merit.

All entries must include the “Artistic Statement” (found on the entry form). Both the idea and the creative work behind each entry must be 100% from one child.

Click here for a summary of the rules for each category. Please note that there is a Special Artist Division for any students who are covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Entry Collection: For your convenience we will collect entries at school on Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 7:30 -8:30 a.m. and again on Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. We can’t wait to see your student’s work!

Please let us know what questions you have.

Thank you,

Frostwood’s PTA REFLECTIONS 2015 Co-Chairs:

Kristin Schroer, [email protected]

Katherine Vukadin, [email protected]