PTA REFLECTIONS PROGRAM
Be Inspired!
Watch below to learn about and be inspired to join the Reflections program.
CATEGORIES
PLEASE OPEN THE LINK AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR SPECIFIC CATEGORY TO REVIEW ALL OF THE SPECIFIC RULES TO AVOID HAVING YOUR PIECE DISQUALIFIED.
This is your chance to express who you are as an individual through one or more of the following categories:
Solo and ensemble works of all dance styles are accepted. Entrant must be the choreographer and may also be the performer, or one of the performers. If background music is used, cite it on the entry form. Video file must not exceed 5 min. and 1 GB in size. Video files must be MP4 (preferred) or AVI format.
Read all Dance Choreography Guidelines
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Accepted short film styles include: animation, narrative, documentary, experimental, or media presentation. Use of PowerPoint is prohibited. Entrant must be the screenwriter, cinematographer, editor, and producer. If background music is used, cite it on the entry form. Video file must not exceed 5 min. and 1 GB in size. Video files must be MP4 (preferred) or AVI format.
Read all Film Production Guidelines |
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Accepted forms of fiction and nonfiction include: prose, poetry, reflective essay, screen play and play script, narrative, and short story. Entrants may write in their primary language as long as an interpretive English translation is also attached. Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. Writing must not exceed 2,000 words and may be handwritten or typed. Accepted formats: PDF file.
Read all Literature Guidelines
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All music styles and combinations of instrumentation are accepted. Entrant must be the composer and may also be the performer, or one of the performers. Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. Audio file must not exceed 5 min. and 1 GB in size. Audio Files must be MP3 (preferred) or WAV. Notation (score/tabulature) in PDF format is only required for middle and high school divisions.
Read all Music Composition Guidelines
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Photo must be a single digital image. Collages and collections of photos are not accepted. Entrant must be the photographer and may use a variety of digital editing techniques including, but not limited to, multiple exposure, negative sandwich, and photogram. Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. Framed prints are not accepted. Digital image dimensions must be at least 640x960 (pixels) and 300 dpi (resolution). Accepted file formats: JPEG, JPG, GIF, PNG.
Read all Photography Guidelines
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Works of both fine and design arts are accepted, including but not limited to: architectural drawing and models, ceramics, collage, computer generated images and graphics, crafts, drawing, fashion clothes and jewelry, fiber work, mixed media, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. Use of copyrighted material is prohibited.
Read all Visual Arts Guidelines
Visual Arts 3-D: All of the "visual arts" category rules apply. One exception: 3D artwork submissions must contain 3 digital images of artwork at different angles.
Read all Visual Arts Guidelines
Accessible Arts Category Eligibility: The National PTA Accessible Arts Division is an option for students with disabilities who receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 to have the opportunity and accommodations they may need in order to participate fully in the program.
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Submit Your EntryReady to get started? Next steps:
Use the Avoiding Common Mistakes Checklist to ensure your entry is ready for submission! For inspiration, and to see past winners, visit: Collection: 2023-2024 "I am Hopeful Because..." National PTA Reflections Award Recipients.
Win Awards and Prizes! Be considered for local, regional, state and national level awards and prizes.
QUESTIONS?If you have any questions, you can contact our Reflections chairs at ptareflections@gmpta.org. |
Upcoming Events
- Tuesday, October 7
- Wednesday, October 8
- Thursday, October 9
- Friday, October 10