Reflections
REFLECTIONS OVERVIEW:
Created over 50 years ago, Reflections is an art program sponsored by the National PTA
- Encourages students’ creative expression and helps them find their own voice through art
- Focuses on recognition, rather than competition
- Open to all students of all ages and abilities
- 6 different categories: dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, and visual arts
- Students are encouraged to submit as many entries in as many categories as they would like
Accepting Imperfection, will be the next Reflections theme for the 2024-2025 Reflections program. Plan your projects now as it is never too early to start!
- Parent or guardian must be a PTA member to participate
- Full eligibility including Participation Rules and Entry Form are included in the Reflections packets below
- Art entry collection will be starting in the fall.
- Entries are collected and displayed in Library
- OFE entries will be collected the week of October 21 - October 25 and displayed in the library
- Reflections Award Ceremony (by invitation only, date to be announced at a later time)
Things to know!
- Parent must be a member of the OFE PTA.
- Entry form must be signed by parent and include a Title and Artist Statement.
- No 3D artwork or sculpture.
- Photography must be single print or digital image taken by the student (phone pics ok), no larger than 8×10 inches, unframed.
- Visual arts dimensions must not exceed 24×30 inches, including mat.
- Dance Choreography, Music Composition and Film Production must not exceed 5 minutes.
- Literature must not exceed 2000 words and may be hand written or typed.
- Refer to the Official participation rules for detailed guidance for each category.
REFLECTIONS RULES AND ENTRY FORMS
Download the entry form and rules (English and Spanish versions) on the buttons below, or pick up a printed version at the OFE Library or Front Desk through October 2024. OFE entries will be collected the week of October 21 - October 25 and displayed in the library.
Contact reflections2@oakforestpta.com with questions.
Official Participation Rules English
Official Participation Rules Spanish
