WHAT IS REFLECTIONS?

Founded in 1969, Reflections is an annual art competition for grades PK-12, sponsored by the National PTA. The goal of PTA's arts in education programming is to provide additional opportunities for all students to explore and be involved in the arts. Students submit

their interpretation of "Show your Voice" in the category of their choosing and compete in one of three age groups: grade PK-2, grade 3-5, or Special Artists for all ages who have a disability and may be served by an IEP or 504. All entries will be showcased in Golden and three winners from each category in each age group at Mitchell will have the opportunity to move on to the Jeffco district competition, then the state, and then to the national level. National Reflections winners are announced in May and celebrated throughout the following year. Winners receive an $800 scholarship.

WHAT ARE JUDGES LOOKING FOR?

Interpretation: How closely the piece relates to the theme, based on the artwork itself and the artist statement. This is the most heavily weighted part of judging.

Creativity: How creative and original the piece is in its idea and its presentation.

Technique: The level of skill demonstrated in the basic principles/techniques of the arts area.

HOW DO I GET MY CHILD INVOLVED?

Choose a Category: Dance, Visual Arts, Literature, Film Production, Photography, Music Composition. Students can compete in more than one category, but only one entry per student per category.

1. Fill out student interest form here https://forms.gle/2p4m6QaXei8nHaXB8. This does not commit your child, it only helps us plan for judging and keeps you in the loop on deadlines and info on where to collect submission materials, and where to submit.

2. Read entry guidelines for your category.

3. Submit art piece and artist's statement. The statement should tell us about what the work means to your child and their inspiration written by your child. This artist statement is an important part of the submission and weighed heavily in the judging so please don't overlook this piece.

4. Help your child follow the rules and meet the deadline, but let the creativity be theirs and theirs alone.

5. Help make the program possible by volunteering! Contact below!

IMPORTANT LINKS

• Mitchell Student Interest Form (first step)

• Student info flyer 2022 – Quick one page summary of what the program is about for students and parents

• Student packet 2022-23– a summary of all rules and an entry form

• Specific, detailed category rules:

  • Photography Rules 22-23 | Pautas Específicas Fotografía 22-23

  • Music Composition Rules 22-23 | Pautas Específicas Composición Musical 22-23

  • Literature Rules 22-23 | Pautas Específicas Literatura 22-23

  • Film Rules 22-23 | Pautas Específicas Producción Cinematográfica 22-23

  • Dance Choreography Rules 22-23 | Pautas Específicas Coreografía de Danza 22-23

  • Visual Arts Rules 22-23 | Pautas Específicas Artistes Visuales 22-23

  • Special Artist Division Rules 22-23 | Pautas Específicas Artistas Especiales 22-23

• Jeffco PTA Reflections Student Information 2022 –

FOR DETAILS or QUESTIONS:

Mitchell Reflections co-chairs: Angela Wolf & Heather Klenske

reflectionsmitchell@gmail.com

305-803-8827