REFLECTIONS 

"I am hopeful because...”

Entries are due September 29, 2023

"I am Hopeful Because..." is the theme for the 2023-24 Reflections Art Program, which has been bringing the arts to life for more than 10 million students since 1969. California State PTA and its members, families and kids are on the forefront of this amazing program, which increases community awareness of the importance of arts in education.

Reflections encourages students of all ages to:

• Unleash creative talents and be inspired
• Express themselves imaginatively in their artwork
• Experience the fun and joy of making art
• Tap into critical thinking skills to create art inspired by the annual theme
• Receive positive recognition for their original works of art.

This year students may create a project in any of the following areas: Visual Arts, Literature, Photography, Dance Choreography, Film Production, and Music Composition

Please see the specific category rules for each category here. (Simplified category rules can be found below.)

All entries must be the original work of the student.  Entries will be judged on creativity and technique, but mostly on how well they relate to the theme!  There will be prizes for winners in each category and first-place winners will move on to be judged at the district level.

All entries must be turned into the front office by Friday, September 29th.

Please fill out the ONLINE STUDENT ENTRY FORM for each entry submitted.

If you prefer, you can turn in a Printable Entry Form with your entry. 

Simplified Category Rules:

Visual Arts: 2D Artwork - dimensions must not exceed 24x30 inches, including matting. Paper entries should be mounted on sturdy material.  3D Artwork - must include 3 photos of the project from different angles.

Photography: Photos must be taken by the student and must be between 3x5 inches and 8x10 inches in size. All entries must be mounted on a sturdy material. Do not exceed 11x14 inches, including matting.

Literature: Must not exceed 2000 words. Hand written and typed entries accepted. Please number each page.

Dance Choreography: Must be an original choreographed dance composition and not exceed 5 minutes. Accepted files .mp4, .mov, .avi file forms. 

Film Production:  Student must be the director, screenwriter, and cameraperson as well as do the storyboarding and editing.  Must not exceed 5 minutes. Accepted file formats include: .mp4, .mov, .avi.

Music Composition: May be voice, instruments, or a combination of both.  Music must be composed by the student.  Notation is required for 6th graders. Audio must not exceed 5 minutes in length. Accepted audio file formats include: MP3 and WAV. 

For more general information, click here.   

Questions? Email reflections@mhpta.com

Program Details  

General Rules

Category Rules

Please email any questions to reflections@mhpta.org