Reflections is a national art competition where students are invited to create theme-based artwork in one or more of the following categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts. To learn more: Watch - Reflections Introduction Video or Visit - Reflections Website
This year’s theme is “Accepting Imperfection”.
To participate, please scan the QR code below and fill out the Interest Form by 9/20.
We will provide more information & guidelines for submission in the coming weeks. Submissions are due by 10/21. Winners will be announced at the NFE Reflections Award Ceremony in November.
Lyuba Merchant and Michelle Doll are the NFES PTA Coordinators this year and can answer any questions you might have via email at nfereflections@gmail.com
We can't wait to see all the wonderful ideas and projects that come to life!
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Program Background
In 1969, Colorado’s PTA President Mary Lou Anderson developed the first Reflections program to encourage students to explore their talents and express themselves by giving positive recognition for their artistic efforts. Since that time, millions of students have benefited from the program.
The program is designed to enhance quality arts education for students in Pre-K through grade 12. As participants in the program, students are encouraged to create works in various art categories.
Students submit artwork to Local PTAs. Works are judged by Local PTAs and the winning entries advance to the Council, District, and/or State PTA round, depending on the State structure. Top entries from each State PTA Reflections contest advance to National PTA for the final round of judging.
Each Spring, PTA districts present state winners with Certificates and Ribbons for Excellence in each grade division and category as well as Awards of Merit for in each grade division and category. There are also Outstanding Interpretation winners in each grade division and category that are recognized at the Virginia PTA’s Annual Conference with certificates and medals.
Each June, National PTA awards 6 outstanding Interpretations awards, 3 Awards of Excellence for each category in each division and 5 Awards of Merit for each category in each division.
