National PTA’s 50+ year Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boost student confidence and success in the arts and in life. Every year, over 300,000 students participate in the program, advancing from the local to the state to the national level, earning recognition and prizes for their talents.The student-created theme for the 2023-2024 Reflections program is I AM HOPEFUL BECAUSE…
Students of all grades and abilities are encouraged to participate and submit entries and student entry forms online by Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Instructions are as follows:
1. CREATE original works of art in the following categories and enter under their grade-level (Middle School) division. (students can submit one piece in each of the 6 arts categories)
Visual Arts (guidelines)
Dance Choreography (guidelines)
Film Production (guidelines)
Literature (guidelines)
Music Composition (guidelines)
Photography (guidelines)
Special Artist division (guidelines) – for students with disabilities who receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504
2. Save and upload a file of the student artwork (photos of the Visual Arts pieces will be accepted) to the Google Drive under the appropriate category with the following title:
Student First and Last Name_Grade_Arts Category_Title of Work
e.g. Amy Weinberg_Grade 6_Dance Choreography_World Peace
3. Download, complete and upload the completed 2023 Student Entry Form, including a student-written artist statement and typed student and parent/guardian signatures, to the WMS Google Drive under the appropriate category with the following title:
Student First and Last Name_Grade_Arts Category_Title of Work_ Student Entry Form
e.g. Amy Weinberg_Grade 6_Dance Choreography_World Peace_Student Entry Form
*All pieces must be uploaded to the Google Drive by Tuesday, November 21, 2023 with a complete Student Entry Form to be considered*
4. Save your artwork and stay tuned! Student entries will be judged by professional artists in three areas: interpretation of the theme (I Am Hopeful Because…), originality and technique. Winners will be announced and awards, prizes and celebrations will follow in the winter. Students who are awarded top honors will advance to the county level and then have the chance to advance to the district, state and national level for awards and prizes. The pieces that advance will be physically collected, so be sure to save and carefully store your artwork!
We hope all WMS students will participate and make this the best Reflections year ever!
Quick Links
- 2023 Student Entry Form
- Visit Virginia PTA’s Reflections and National PTA’s Reflections websites for more information about the program and awards.
Questions? Read these FAQs and feel free to email Amy Weinberg or Sara Crummett, WMS Reflections Chairs, at ReflectionsWMSPTA@gmail.com.