Reflections 2023: I am Hopeful Because...

Be Inspired!

Watch and be inspired to participate in the I am Hopeful Because...Reflections program.

CATEGORIES

PLEASE OPEN THE LINK AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR SPECIFIC CATEGORY TO REVIEW ALL OF THE SPECIFIC RULES TO AVOID HAVING YOUR PIECE DISQUALIFIED.

This is your chance to express who you are as an individual through one or more of the following categories:

	Dance Choreography: Solo and ensemble works of all dance styles are accepted. Entrant must be the choreographer and may also be the performer, or one of the performers. If background music is used, cite it on the entry form. Video file must not exceed 5 min. and 1 GB in size. Video files must be MP4 (preferred) or AVI format. Read all Dance Choreography Guidelines
	Film Production: Accepted short film styles include: animation, narrative, documentary, experimental, or media presentation. Use of PowerPoint is prohibited. Entrant must be the screenwriter, cinematographer, editor, and producer. If background music is used, cite it on the entry form. Video file must not exceed 5 min. and 1 GB in size. Video files must be MP4 (preferred) or AVI format. Read all Film Production Guidelines

	Literature: Accepted forms of fiction and nonfiction include: prose, poetry, reflective essay, screen play and play script, narrative, and short story. Entrants may write in their primary language as long as an interpretive English translation is also attached. Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. Writing must not exceed 2,000 words and may be handwritten or typed. Accepted formats: PDF file. Read all Literature Guidelines
	Music Composition: All music styles and combinations of instrumentation are accepted. Entrant must be the composer and may also be the performer, or one of the performers. Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. Audio file must not exceed 5 min. and 1 GB in size. Audio Files must be MP3 (preferred) or WAV. Notation (score/tabulature) in PDF format is only required for middle and high school divisions. Read all Music Composition Guidelines
	Photography: Photo must be a single digital image. Collages and collections of photos are not accepted. Entrant must be the photographer and may use a variety of digital editing techniques including, but not limited to, multiple exposure, negative sandwich, and photogram. Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. Framed prints are not accepted. Digital image dimensions must be at least 640x960 (pixels) and 300 dpi (resolution). Accepted file formats: JPEG, JPG, GIF, PNG. Read all Photography Guidelines
	Visual Arts: Works of both fine and design arts are accepted, including but not limited to: architectural drawing and models, ceramics, collage, computer generated images and graphics, crafts, drawing, fashion clothes and jewelry, fiber work, mixed media, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. Read all Visual Arts Guidelines Visual Arts 3-D: All of the "visual arts" category rules apply. One exception: 3D artwork submissions must contain 3 digital images of artwork at different angles. Read all Visual Arts Guidelines

Special Artist:

Students who identify as having a disability and may receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 may enter in the Special Artist Division or grade division most closely aligned to their functional abilities. The Special Artist Division welcomes all grades and all abilities and offers non-artistic accommodations (e.g. adaptive technology; transcribing; holding a camera) for students to participate fully in PTA Reflections. Student assistants must refrain from being involved in the artistic process (e.g. developing an artist statement, choreography, music lyrics, storyboards, etc. Student recognition and awards are announced as part of the Special Artist Division.

Read all Special Artist Guidelines

For inspiration, visit our national award-winning Art Gallery.

Submit Your Entry

Ready to get started? Next steps:

Please read rules listed under your specific category (above).
PLEASE NOTE THIS YEAR ALL ENTRIES WILL BE SUBMITTED ONLINE: please click here for the link to the online entry form (please note you must use a google account to submit the entry - if you do not have one, please create a free google account to enter your submission).
Submissions must be entered online by Monday, October 9, 2023.
In your artist statement, tell us about your work and what it means to you.
a) How does your work relate to the theme?
b) What is your personal connection to the theme?
c) What did you use to create your work (e.g. supplies, technology, instrumentation, props, etc.)?
d) What/Who was your inspiration?
Review Criteria
a) Interpretation: How closely the piece relates to the theme, based on the artwork itself and the artist statement.
b) Creativity: How creative and original the piece is in its conception of the theme and its presentation.
c) Technique: The level of skill demonstrated in the basic principles/techniques of the arts area.

Use the Avoiding Common Mistakes Checklist to ensure your entry is ready for submission!

Win Awards and Prizes!

Be considered for local, regional, state and national level awards and prizes.

QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions, you can contact our Reflections chair-person Leslie Karamitas at reflectionsrockymount@gmail.com.

THANK YOU!

We would like to thank Blick Art Materials for donating three $25 gift cards for our artists that we’ll be distributed at the awards ceremony.