It's time for the annual PTA Reflections Contest! Whether you're new to Reflections, or if you've entered before, this site will tell you everything you need to know to get involved this year.
WHAT IS REFLECTIONS? Reflections is a contest for students to display their talents in the arts. And whatever your interest, there is a category for you!
Visual Arts (drawing, painting, computer art, photo collage)
3-Dimensional Art (sculpture, mobiles, ceramics, jewelry, 3-D collage, textiles, Legos, anything not flat. These items must be original-- not made from a kit.)
Photography (photos taken by the student)
Literature (poetry, story, essay, illustrated books)
Music (original compositions for voice or instrument)
Dance (original choreography)
Film (screenwriting, video, animation, etc.)
1. Read the rules. There are specifications for entry size, length, and the way it is presented. Use these links to find the rules for your category. You must use the theme “Within Reach".
Dance Choreography
Film
Literature
Music Composition
Photography
2-D Visual Arts
3-D Visual Arts
2. Be creative! We want to see what you can do with your amazing talents! You can enter more than once, up to one entry in each category – every submission gets a prize!
3. Submit your entry online at utahpta.org/ref. If you are unable to digitally submit your entry, talk to your school secretary. There is a PTA member at your school in charge of Reflections and they will help you submit your entry.
4. Consent Form. If your entry has someone else's voice or image (for example, someone in a photo, film, or dance number, or someone's voice in a video you made), you will need that person to sign a consent form. Otherwise, you do not need this form. For specific rules and examples see Consent Form Guidelines. You'll be asked to scan and submit this form when you upload your entry.
5. Turn it in! Entries must be submitted online by the following dates:
Visual Arts (drawing, painting, computer art, photo collage)
3-Dimensional Art (sculpture, mobiles, ceramics, jewelry, 3-D collage, textiles, Legos, anything not flat. These items must be original-- not made from a kit.)
Photography (photos taken by the student)
Literature (poetry, story, essay, illustrated books)
Music (original compositions for voice or instrument)
Dance (original choreography)
Film (screenwriting, video, animation, etc.)
1. Read the rules. There are specifications for entry size, length, and the way it is presented. Use these links to find the rules for your category. You must use the theme “Within Reach".
Dance Choreography
Film
Literature
Music Composition
Photography
2-D Visual Arts
3-D Visual Arts
2. Be creative! We want to see what you can do with your amazing talents! You can enter more than once, up to one entry in each category – every submission gets a prize!
3. Submit your entry online at utahpta.org/ref. If you are unable to digitally submit your entry, talk to your school secretary. There is a PTA member at your school in charge of Reflections and they will help you submit your entry.
4. Consent Form. If your entry has someone else's voice or image (for example, someone in a photo, film, or dance number, or someone's voice in a video you made), you will need that person to sign a consent form. Otherwise, you do not need this form. For specific rules and examples see Consent Form Guidelines. You'll be asked to scan and submit this form when you upload your entry.
5. Turn it in! Entries must be submitted online by the following dates:
Liberty and Longview Elementary: October 1st
Viewmont Elementary: October 20th
Murray High School, Hillcrest and Riverview Jr. Highs, Grant, Horizon, McMillan and Parkside Elementary: October 21st
