The Reflections Theme for the 2017-18 school year is:
"Within Reach"
Forms for 2017-2018
Required Student Entry Form / Artist Statement (combined into one for this year)
Consent Form - you only need this if another persons face or voice is recognizable
This Consent Guideline form explains when you would need it in more detail.
Please review the rules for each category they can be found on the State PTA website, all forms and rules are also available in SPANISH
EACH student can enter ONE entry in each category
Choose one or more categories below to submit original work that interprets the 2017-18 PTA Reflections theme: Within Reach.
Escoge una o más de las categorías que están a continuación para presentar una obra original que interprete la temática de
2017-18 PTA Reflections: Al alcance.
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. Accepted formats: AVI, FLV, WMV, MOV, MP4.
Film Production: Accepted short film styles include: Animation, narrative, documentary, experimental or media presentation. Use of
Power Point 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. Accepted formats: AVI, FLV, WMV, MOV, MP4.
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: Singlesided
print on 8 1⁄2x11” paper, PDF file.
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. Accepted formats: MP3, WMA, WAV, ACC, FLAC. Notation (score/tabulature) in PDF format is only required for middle
and high school divisions.
Photography: Photo must be a single print/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. Print image dimensions must be no smaller than 3x5 inches and no larger
than 8x10 inches. Accepted print formats: Mounted on mat or poster board no larger than 11x14 inches. 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.
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. 2D artworks must be mounted on sturdy material and no larger
than 24x30 inches with matting. Framed entries are not accepted. Include one digital image of artwork with your submission.
3D
artwork submissions must contain 3 digital images of artwork at different angles. Image(s) are used for artwork identification, judging
and exhibition purposes.
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.
By submitting an artwork to the “National PTA Reflections Program,” entrants accept and agree to
be bound by the official rules for participation as well as the entry requirements for their specific arts
category and division. Additional state program requirements may apply. Any violation of these rules may, at PTA’s discretion, result in disqualification. All decisions of the reviewers regarding this program are final and binding in all
respects. (The “PTA” referred to in these rules include all PTAs reviewing the submission).
