2022-23 Reflections Submissions

Tuesday, October 11, 2022 ~ 7:45 AM - 10:30 AM

West Creek Academy PTA is thrilled to participate in the National PTA Reflections Arts Program.

PTA Reflections is a nationally acclaimed student recognition program to encourage artistic creativity in the classroom and at home. Students of all grades and abilities may participate and explore the arts based on the 2022-2023 theme:

SHOW YOUR VOICE!

Create an Original Work

Only new and original works inspired by the theme: SHOW YOUR VOICE! will be accepted.

Enter in one or more of the following arts categories.

Dance Choreography
Film Production
Literature
Music Composition
Photography
Visual Arts

View the general rules for the program here.

Submit Your Entry

All digital works and/or performances can be submitted on a jump drive.

We will need volunteers to help ensure that collection goes as quickly and smoothly as possible for all. If you are available to lend a hand, please let our Reflections Chair know by sending her a message via the website contact form (select 'Reflections' from the pull-down). Thank you!

Entries are due in the West Creek Academy Multi-Purpose Room on Tuesday, October 11th between 7:45am and 10:30am. Your submission must include a completed and signed Student Entry Form, available here: Reflections 22-23 Student Packet.

In your artist statement, tell us about your work and what it means to you.

How does your work relate to the theme?
What is your personal connection to the theme?
What did you use to create your work (e.g. supplies, technology, instrumentation, props, etc.)?
What/Who was your inspiration?

Judging Criteria

Volunteer arts and education experts review submissions without knowledge of the entrants’ identity. Judges look for personal interpretations on the program theme that best exemplify creativity and technical skill.

Interpretation: How closely the piece relates to the theme, based on the artwork itself and the artist statement.
Creativity: How creative and original the piece is in its conception of the theme and its presentation.
Technique: The level of skill demonstrated in the basic principles/techniques of the arts area.

Learn more about Reflections
The Reflections Arts Program is a national arts recognition program sponsored by PTA. Students are given a theme and may choose to enter in one of the arts categories. Current categories include Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts. All students who submit an entry are recognized at a West Creek Academy Reflections Gala. Winners in each of the categories will have their entries moved on to the SCV Council PTA competition. Winners from the Council level will move ahead to the 34th District PTA competition followed by the California State PTA level and ultimately the National PTA level. All students are encouraged to share their creativity and talent and participate in this worthwhile program.