Reflections
PTA REFLECTIONS 2024-2025
Does your child enjoy art, music, dance, writing, making films or taking photos?
Does your child enjoy art, music, dance, writing, making films or taking photos?
Then have them get their talent recognized by PTA Reflections! Student winners here at Beckford will be honored with trophies and certificates at the awards ceremonies and will have their work displayed! They will have the opportunity to move up through the district and state PTA programs to the national level. National Reflections winners are announced in May and celebrated throughout the following year and receive prizes and awards, including scholarships! For any questions: [email protected]
All submissions are ONLINE ONLY, artwork is submitted only in digital form.
Complete Rules for each category and Submission Forms located HERE:
Deadline for entries: November 11, 2024
This year’s theme is: “Accepting Imperfection”
Students participate in the appropriate division for their grade: Primary (Pre-K - Grade 2), Intermediate (Grades 3-5), and Accessible Arts** (**Students who identify as having a disability and may receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 may enter in the Accessible Arts Division).
Students submit their completed works of art in one or all of the available arts categories:
Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts.
During the evaluation process, independent judges will consider the following criteria:
Interpretation: How closely the piece relates to the theme, based on the work itself and the artist statement. ***The artist statement (10-100 words) is heavily considered in the judging!***
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. Judges strongly consider the interpretation of the Reflections theme during the evaluation process. It is suggested that students give their submissions a title that stands out and describes how the piece relates to the student’s personal interpretation of the theme.
Interpretation: How closely the piece relates to the theme, based on the work itself and the artist statement. ***The artist statement (10-100 words) is heavily considered in the judging!***
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. Judges strongly consider the interpretation of the Reflections theme during the evaluation process. It is suggested that students give their submissions a title that stands out and describes how the piece relates to the student’s personal interpretation of the theme.
The following guiding questions can be useful when developing a title and artist statement:
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?
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?