CALLING ALL ARTISTS!

Enter Parmalee PTA’s Reflections Art Contest. Students can create works of art reflecting this year’s theme, “I Matter Because...”, in the following categories:

• Visual Art (drawing, painting, collage & new this year – 3D artwork)
• Photography
• Literature 
• Dance Choreography
• Music Composition
• Film Production

Winners will advance to the District Reflections Contest.

All rules and entry forms are available for download at the bottom of this web page. More information can also be found at: http://www.jcpta.org/programs/reflections/reflections-students/ 

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OVERVIEW

All children deserve the opportunity to be involved in the arts. The arts play a critical role in students’ success in school and beyond, enhancing their reading and language skills, mathematical skills, thinking skills, social skills, motivation to learn and positive school environment. The Reflections program encourages students in pre-K through grade 12 to explore the arts. The National PTA Reflections program is PTA’s cornerstone arts program. It offers students the opportunity to earn local, state and even national recognition for original artwork they create in response to a specific theme. 

The themes for the 2020-21 school year is “I Matter Because...". Students will reflect on the theme and create original works of art in the categories of dance choreography, film production, music composition, literature, photography and visual arts. Students who participate in the Reflections Program get an opportunity to explore the arts and culture, develop creative thinking and problem-solving skills, and recognize themselves as artists.

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HOW TO ENTER    

*Note: All forms and list of rules are available for download at the bottom of this web page.

1. See the link at the bottom of this page for Detailed Category Rules. 

2. Choose a category/categories to enter: 

            Dance Choreography                    Film/Video Production                Literature                

            Music Composition                        Photography                               Visual Arts                                    

3.  It is important to abide by the guidelines of each category. Failure to do so could result in disqualification from advancing to the next round.

4. Fill out the Entry Form (google form emailed to you). All entries must be accompanied by an Entry Form

5. Create and have fun! For any questions, contact Meredith Bockmon at mjbockmon@gmail.com.

6. Submit completed artwork along with the required forms through Google Drive (if interested, email Meredith at reflections.parmalee@gmail.com  and the entry form and instructions on preparing entries for online submission will be emailed to you).

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TIPS FOR PARENTS

• Only new pieces of artwork inspired by the theme may be submitted. Each entry must be the original work of one student only.

• Families can support their children’s participation by creating time and space for students to work on their entries, provide encouragement and needed materials, and supporting the Reflections program.

• This program is age based and should be age appropriate. A student’s best work may include crooked lines or misspelled words. You may give them feedback—for example, showing them how to brainstorm or suggesting that they proofread their work. However, their final work should be a true reflection of their efforts.

• Entries should represent the student’s unique creativity. Adults are welcome to encourage students but are not asked to assist in any way with their interpretation of the theme or artistic expression. 

• Make sure that all submissions fit the category rules.

• Other considerations:

• Submissions will be judged by an expert in the category according to the following criteria:

• The top three students per age division per category will move on to the District (Jefferson County) Reflections Contest. 

Create and have fun! For questions or suggestions, contact Meredith Bockmon at mjbockmon@gmail.com.