VALRICO PTA REFLECTIONS
The National PTA Reflections Program is an arts recognition and achievement program for students. The Reflections Program provides opportunities for students to express themselves creatively and to receive positive recognition for original works of art inspired by a pre-selected theme, while increasing community awareness on the importance of the arts in education. Participation in the Reflections Program is a great way for students to explore and learn about various art forms. Creating art is a valuable learning process that challenges students to use their critical thinking skills as well as their creative talents to create art that supports a specific theme.
The National PTA Reflections theme for the 2018-2019 school year is
"Heroes Around Me"
Students at Valrico can qualify for the following award categories. (Only original works of art are accepted.)
Visual Arts
Accepted forms of visual art include: original print, drawing, painting, collage (cut and pasted materials such as clippings and photos), metal etching or punch work, fiber work or computer-generated artwork.
To continue reading the rules and guidelines for the visual arts competition, please click here.
Poetry
Accepted forms of poetry may be a work of fiction or nonfiction. The entry must relate to the current National PTA Reflections Program theme. Whether an entry uses a variety of techniques or a simple approach, it will be judged primarily on how well the student uses his or her artistic vision to portray the theme.
To continue reading the rules and guidelines for the photography competition, please click here.
Photography
Accepted forms of photography include: A single photo, panoramic, photomontage (one print of multiple original photos), a multiple exposure, negative sandwich or photogram. Original black-and-white and color images are accepted.
To continue reading the rules and guidelines for the photography competition, please click here.
Timeline of Process & Due Date
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Review the rules for the category you are entering. The student then completes his/her artwork submission inspired by this year's theme,
"Heroes Around Me"
Thursday, 10/11
Between now and October 11th, submissions for both categories should be turned in to Mrs. Tyler in the Art Room, along with a Student Entry Form.
All submissions must include
an entry form.
Judging
Submissions for each category will be judged by three local community members.
Winners will be announced by Thursday, October 25th and their pieces displayed in the media center.
District Competition
Winners from each category at Valrico Elementary will move on to the District Level later this fall.