“Show Your Voice!” is the theme for the 2022-23 Reflections Art Program

1. Click the entry form below to download and include it with each submission. Multiple submissions require multiple applications.
2. Links to the national PTA reflections winners from last year’s Collection: 2021-2022 I Will Change the World By… National PTA Reflections Award Recipients (flickr.com)
3. Submit your entry to ERHS PTSA by November 18 (In-Person) or November 23 (Online) via (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc55oXysipTVD07YdJbVSaJd8bbYl32TtOl89caHyCu23F_vQ/viewform?usp=sharing)
4. Students must use a NON-LAUSD EMAIL in order to be contacted and verify their submission.
5. Email reflections@eaglerockhsptsa.org for additional information

National Level Reflections Awards

 State PTAs are able to submit up to 30 entries in total to the national level for review – one entry per arts category, per division. Of the national-level submissions, over 200 student Reflections participants will receive the following awards from National PTA:

·       Merit Award: Bronze Medal; Certificate of Merit; Work featured in the virtual exhibition

·       Award of Excellence: $200 Young Artist Scholarship; Silver Medal; Certificate of Excellence; Work featured in the virtual exhibition

·       Outstanding Interpretation Award: $800 Young Artist Scholarship; Gold Medal; Certificate of Outstanding Interpretation; Work featured in the virtual exhibition; $200 Prize for Local PTA Unit

National PTA celebrates the national Reflections winners and their artwork starting May 1 through the following calendar year. We feature our Outstanding Interpretation winners during National PTA’s Convention in June and select featured artists at the Reflections Student Arts Showcase in January.

Selection Criteria

 Student entries submitted to the national level go through two rounds of review by esteemed arts professionals across the country. During the evaluation process, judges will consider the following criteria:

1. Interpretation: How closely the piece relates to the theme, based on the work itself and the artist statement. 

2.   Creativity: How creative and original the piece is in its conception of the theme and its presentation. 

3.   Technique: The level of skill demonstrated in the basic principles/techniques of the arts area.

Judges strongly consider the interpretation of the Reflections theme during the evaluation process. It is suggested that students give their submissions a title that stands out and describes how the piece relates to the student’s personal interpretation of the theme. The following guiding questions can be useful when developing a title and artist statement: 

·       How does your work relate to the theme?

·       What is your personal connection to the theme?

·       What did you use to create your work (e.g., supplies, technology, instrumentation, props, etc.)?

·       What/who was your inspiration?

State-level Outstanding Interpretation honorees receive:

Onstage recognition at the California State PTA Annual Convention

The opportunity to showcase their artwork at the California State PTA Convention Reflections Gallery

Prizes including an Outstanding Interpretation plaque, award and certificate

State-level Award of Excellence honorees receive:

• The opportunity to showcase their artwork at the California State PTA Convention Reflections Gallery
• Prizes including an Award of Excellence medallion, award and certificate

State-level Award of Merit honorees receive:

• The opportunity to showcase their artwork at the California State PTA Convention Reflections Gallery
• Prizes including an Award of Merit medallion and certificate