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Reflections Art


Attention! This program needs a Reflections Chair to continue for the fall of 2020. If you are interested in the position click below:
I want to be the Reflections Chair

About Reflections Art

The National PTA celebrates over 50 years of hosting a Reflections Art Program in which students are invited to participate in an art contest showcasing their expression of choice along the theme of the year. This amazing program increases community awareness of the importance of arts in education.  We encourage students to pursue artistic expression through participation in National PTA’s Reflections Art Program, however this is an optional program.

This year's theme: "I Matter Because".
How does this theme speak to you? Express it in several ways!


WHY? Reflections encourages students of all ages to:
  • Unleash creative talents and be inspired
  • Express themselves imaginatively in their artwork
  • Experience the fun and joy of making art
  • Tap into critical-thinking skills to create art inspired by the annual theme
  • Receive positive recognition for their original works of art.

Participate in Your Own Style!

Westlake participating students will be divided by age (K-2, 3-5) and are invited to participate and submit original artwork in one of six areas:
  • Dance Choreography
  • Literature
  • Photography
  • Film Production
  • Music Composition
  • Visual Arts
​
​Recognition and Participation!
​

Artworks are submitted, recognized and celebrated and judged first to school-level PTAs across 2 grade-level divisions, while a non-judged Special Artists division celebrates student artists with special needs. The school entries will be judged and are then sent on to councils and then districts for consideration. The final artworks submitted to California State PTA by districts are then considered for Outstanding Interpretation, Awards of Excellence or Awards of Merit. Outstanding Interpretation and Award of Excellence entries then go on to represent California in the final National PTA judging round.

2020-2021 Theme: 

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Submissions Deadline at Westlake Elementary:
Fall 2020
  • Student Packet (English)
  • Student Packet (Spanish)
  • ​Artist Statement​
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​Make Sure:
  • Artist Name is NOT on the front of the artwork. Back side is ok.
  • If it's digital send the acceptable file type to this email address: westlakereflections@gmail.com
  • Each submission requires an entry form and artist statement
Official Rules here.
​
Questions? Contact:
artswestlake@gmail.com

Dates to Know:

  • TBD until we have a Reflections Chair
  • Final Winners sent to 6th District by December 2020

2019-2020 Westlake PTA Reflections Art Contest Winners!

Ten entries for last year's theme: Look Within.
Congratulations to the Westlake Winners of the National PTA Reflections Art Contest:
  • Luca Berrios (grade 5) 
  • Toby Jaffe (grade 4)
  • ​Lucas Grewer (kindergarten)
2019-2020 Reflections Entries
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Join the Arts Committee!
reflections_official_rules.pdf
File Size: 175 kb
File Type: pdf
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category_requirements.pdf
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Good to Know:

  • General Reflections Rules
  • More info on the PTA Reflections webpage
  • Reflections Theme and winner
Westlake Elementary School 
1000 High Street
Santa Cruz, California 95060

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    • Community >
      • Spooky Story Night
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      • Family Arts Night
    • Enrichment Programs >
      • Chess Club
      • Young Scientists
      • Science Fair
      • Math Night
    • The Arts >
      • Arts Committee
      • Reflections Art >
        • 2018 Reflections
        • 2019 Reflections
      • Doodle for Google
      • Talent Show
      • Graphic Traffic 2021
  • Join
    • PTA Weekly News >
      • submit communications
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    • Volunteer
    • Annual Giving Campaign >
      • Ways to Contribute
      • How to Set Up Monthly Contributions
      • Employee Matching
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    • 2020-21 PTA Sponsors
    • Sponsorships
    • 2021 Westlake Auction >
      • Auction Prize Donations
      • Class Auction
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