The Reflections Program is a National PTA and Georgia PTA cultural arts competition. Since 1969, over 10 million students across the nation have taken part in this popular PTA program.
The purpose of this program is to provide an opportunity for students to use their creative talents by expressing themselves through their own original works. The excitement and enthusiasm that the program generates for students, parents, schools and communities is unmatched with the majority of Georgia PTAs participating in the program at all PTA levels.
Young artists get involved through their local PTA or PTSA. A student may submit an entry in any of six arts areas. Only original works of art are accepted. The six art areas are: Visual Arts Photography, Literature, Music Composition, Dance Choreography, and Film Production.
That's why the Reflections Program provides an excellent opportunity for students of all ages to:
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Unleash their creative talents and be inspired
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Express themselves imaginatively in their artwork
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Experience the joy and fun of making art
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Tap into critical thinking skills to create art inspired by the annual theme
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Receive positive recognition for their original works of art
2024-25 Submission Information
Deadline: November 2, 2024
Program Rules - Click on PDF
*Please note you will need to log in with a Gmail account to complete the entry form (due to our file submission process). If you do not have an account, create a free account at gmail.com.
No paper entries will be accepted this year.
Reflections Contest 2024-25
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Theme: Accepting Imperfection
Reflections is a National PTA sponsored arts recognition program that encourages artistic expression. Kell PTSA is excited to announce that this year’s Reflections contest will soon be underway. It is time for Kell students to explore the arts and express themselves through one or more of the six entry categories listed below. We hope that all students will participate and reflect on this year’s theme: Accepting Imperfection.
Each student can enter in one or all of the six categories: Literature, Visual Arts, Dance Choreography, Music Composition, Photography, and Film Production.
Awards and Exhibits:
All participants will be awarded a Certificate of Recognition from the PTSA President and Dr. Giles. Those students with entries placing 1st and 2nd in each category at our local school level will move on to the East Cobb Council level for judging. Winning entries at the East Cobb Council level can then move on to State and from there to National.
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Student entries submitted to the national level go through two rounds of review by esteemed arts professionals across the country. Over 200 students are recognized for their achievements in the arts and their works are exhibited throughout the year. Top national-level winners are provided prizes and scholarships and their works are showcased and exhibited.
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Merit Award: Bronze Medal; Certificate of Merit; Work featured in the traveling exhibition
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Award of Excellence: $200 Young Artist Scholarship; Silver Medal; Certificate of Excellence; Work featured in the traveling exhibition
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Outstanding Interpretation Award: $800 Young Artist Scholarship; Gold Medal; Certificate of Outstanding Interpretation; Work featured in the traveling exhibition; $200 Prize for Local PTA Unit​
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If you have any questions or need more information, please contact us at PRESIDENT@KELLPTSA.COM