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1 October 2015 Dear Faculty, Staff and Parents My name is Ilene Sanford and I am with the Par-Troy Council of PTAs. I am the school district s chair for the National PTA sponsored Reflections Program. Here is an overview of what the program is all about. What is Reflections? Reflections is an annual theme-based art program sponsored by the National PTA. While in essence a contest, the goal of the program is to encourage students to look at art as a way to express themselves. With six art categories from which to choose, a student may participate in the art area in which he or she is most comfortable and proficient or explore an art form that is new to the student. There is no limit to the number of entries a student may submit, and students in Pre-K thru grade 12 are eligible providing their PTA is in good standing. The six art categories are literature, music composition, visual arts, photography, film /video production and choreography/dance. I have included a cheat sheet of requirements for each category and a full sheet of requirements for each category. This year s theme is Let Your Imagination Fly. On the local level, I will need all entries by Sunday, November 15 th in order to ensure that all entry forms are filled out completely and correctly. County judging takes place mid-december. State judging is done in February/March and National judging takes place in April. Students may enter the Reflections Program in the appropriate division for their grade. The divisions are as follows: Primary (Pre-school grade 2) Intermediate (Grades 3-5) Middle School (Grades 6-8) Senior (Grades 9-12) Special Artist Division (All Grades) I have included the official entry form for our county here also. You can make as many copies of it as you need. To view the complete Reflections package and to take a look at last year s winning entries, I encourage you to visit the NJPTA website ( Parsippany has had a number of County winners in the past as well as an Honorable Mention at the National level. I feel that Reflections is a very worthwhile showcase for all of the talent that we have in our district and is in keeping with the curriculum. I d appreciate it if you would take a few moments to look at the program and introduce it to your children and students. Please don t hesitate to or call me if you have any questions. Thank you. Sincerely, Ilene Reflections Committee, Par-Troy Council of PTAs Ilene.Sanford@Pearson.com,

2 National PTA Reflections Program Student Entry Form Theme: Let Your Imagination Fly State County Local Unit Name ENTRY INFORMATION GRADE DIVISION (Check One) PRIMARY (Preschool- Grade 2) INTERMEDIATE (Grades 3-5) MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades 6-8) HIGH SCHOOL (Grades 9-12) SPECIAL ARTIST (All Grades) ARTS CATEGORY (Check One) DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY FILM PRODUCTION LITERATURE MUSIC COMPOSITION PHOTOGRAPHY Teacher/Room # IF NECESSARY Visual Art Dimensions: VISUAL ARTS: Brief Description TITLE OF ARTWORK (Required) : ARTIST STATEMENT (Required) : (At least 10 words, 100 words max describing how your work relates to the theme) STUDENT INFORMATION STUDENT S FULL NAME: GRADE: AGE: M/F: STREET ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: MAILING ADDRESS (IF DIFFERENT): PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME(S): PARENT/GUARDIAN PHONE: Ownership in any submission shall remain the property of the entrant, but entry into this program constitutes entrant s irrevocable permission and consent that PTA may display, copy, reproduce, enhance, print, sublicense, publish, distribute and create derivative works for PTA purposes. PTA is not responsible for lost or damaged entries. Submission of entry into the PTA Reflections program constitutes acceptance of all rules and conditions. Signature of student Signature of parent/legal guardian (necessary if child is under 18 years)

3 Summary of Rules for Participation Students must participate through a local PTA/PTSA in good standing and may enter in one or more arts categories. Only new pieces of artwork inspired by the theme may be submitted. Each entry must be the original work of one student only. Only one student may be recognized as the award recipient for each entry. Other individuals may appear in or perform a student s work, but the work itself must be the creative product of one student. Use of copyrighted material is prohibited, except for background music in dance choreography and film production entries when cited. Entries will be judged on how well the student uses his or her artistic vision to portray the theme, originality and creativity. Dance Choreography. Accepted styles include solo/ensemble include: ballet, contemporary, ethnic and folk, hip hop, jazz and tap. Choreographer may be the perfomer, or one of the performers, but does not have to be. Video recording must not exceed 5 mintues and must be less than 1GB (one gigabyte) in file size. Accepted file formats include: AVI, Quicktime (.mov), MPEG (.mpg,.mpeg,.mp4), Windows Media (.wmv), and Flash Video (.flv,.f4v). Film Production. Accepted forms include: Animation, narrative, documentary, experimental, or a media presentation (PowerPoint is prohibited). Entrant must be the director, screenwriter, and camera person including all storyboarding and editing. Video recording must not exceed 5 minutes and must be less than 1GB (one gigabyte) in file size. Accepted file formats include: AVI, Quicktime (.mov), MPEG (.mpg,.mpeg,.mp4), Windows Media (.wmv), and Flash Video (.flv,.f4v). Literature. Accepted forms of fiction and nonfiction include: Prose, poetry, drama (screen play and play script), reflective essay, narrative, and short story. Entry must not exceed 2,000 words and must be handwritten or typed; one side only. Students for whom English is not their first language may submit literature entries in their own langauge. An interpretive translation in English must accompany the entry. Accepted formats include: Single-sided print on 8 ½ x 11 paper, or PDF (.pdf) file format. Music Composition. All instruments, sounds, styles and combinations are accepted. Copyrighted material is prohibited. The composer may be the perfomer, or one of the performers, but does not have to be a performer. Notation, score or tabulature is required for middle and high school division. Audio recording must not exceed 5 minutes. Accepted file formats include: MP3, MP4, WMA, WAV, ACC (M4A) and FLAC formats. Music videos are not accepted. Photography. Accepted forms of photography include: A single photo, panoramic, photomontage (one seamless print of multiple original photos), a multiple exposure, negative sandwich or photogram. Original black-and-white and color images are accepted. Entrant must be the one to take the photograph. Must be mounted or matted on cardboard matte, poster board, or other sturdy material. Accepted formats include: Matted print, or digital image (.jpeg,.jpg,.gif,.png,.bmp). Visual Arts. Accepted forms include: Architecture (2D/3D), carpentry, ceramics, collages, photographic collages (multiple photos cut/pasted), computer-generated image, crafts, design, dioramas, drawing, fiber work, jewelry, kites, metal etching/punch work, mobiles, painting, printmaking, sculpture and wind chimes. Framed entries not accepted. Paper entries must be mounted on sturdy material and 3D works must include packaging materials and 3 photos of the entry for judging and ID purposes. Submit Student Entry Form & Artwork to: Submission Deadline:

4 NOTE: Upon completion of the local program, students whose entries are selected to advance to the next level of competition will be entered online by the County Coordinator. This advancing process may include an electronic upload of their artwork - please follow submission guidelines below. Acceptable file formats are specified in each individual art category description. Save it before you send it! THEME: All entries in all art categories must be new pieces of artwork inspired by the current year s theme ( Let Your Imagination Fly ) and the entry must be created expressly for the program. All entries must demonstrate creativity and theme interpretation and must be the artistic creation of one student only. VISUAL ARTS Includes: Original print, drawing, painting, collage, photographic collage, metal etching or punch work, fiber work, computer generated art, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry or other 3-D art (no noodles, beads, stained glass, etc.). Works Not Accepted: *Reproductions or enlargements of other artwork *Use of copyrighted material, including copyrighted cartoon character material *No entries with student s name on front *No laminated entries *No wood, metal, plastic or glass frames Presentation: *Take a picture of the entry and save as a.jpg file *Submissions must be flat, no thicker than 3/8, including mat. 3-D works submit photograph of the work ONLY. *No larger than 24x30, including mat *Mount all paper or canvas entries on sturdy cardboard mats *Label back of entry with: student name, art category, division, state *Shrink wrap or other plastic covering strongly suggested. *Pack entry form in a large clasp envelope (at least 8 ½ x 11 -do not fold entry form). Do not glue or tape envelope closed. Attach the envelope to the back of entry with masking tape, taping only the sides of the envelope. PHOTOGRAPHY Includes: Original print, retouched print, collage, photogram, montage, sandwich, multiple exposure. Student s image(s) may be digitally manipulated. The student MUST take all photos! Photo may include products, etc. that are trademarked, BUT trademarked products must be incidental to the subject matter. Works Not Accepted: *No multiple page, 3-D or framed entries *No slides, film or transparencies *No added graphics over images including lettering (NOTE: This would be visual arts) *No frames, stretcher boards or glass *No laminated entries or entries with students name on front Presentation: *Save entry as a.jpg file, no larger than 1G *Print entry on any type of paper or other 2 dimensional materials *Mount all prints on a cardboard mat or poster board. *Label back of entry with: student name, art category, division, state *Must be flat - No thicker than 3/8, no larger than 11 x 14, including mat *Shrink wrap or other plastic covering strongly suggested. *Pack entry form in a large clasp envelope (at least 8 ½ x 11 -do not fold entry form). Do not glue or tape envelope closed. Attach the envelope to the back of entry with masking tape, taping only the sides of the envelope. LITERATURE Includes: Original works of fiction or non-fiction in prose, poetry, drama or story form. Students may have their entry typed by another person as long as the original work or a copy is attached. Students who are physically challenged or those in Pre-K through 1 st grade MAY dictate to another person. Transcribers must retain same level of language and accuracy as original work. Only literary content is judged. Works Not Accepted: *Collection of short stories or poems *2-sided entries or names on front of paper *Entries that do not have pages numbered. Presentation: *Save entry as either a.doc or.pdf file *No 2-sided entries, staples or report covers *No longer than 2,000 words *Submit 2 copies of entry *Can be handwritten or typed, 8 ½ x 11 paper only *Number all pages, student s name on back of each *Must reflect grade-appropriate grammar, punctuation and spelling *For students to whom English is not their primary language, entry may be submitted in native language, accompanied by translation. Translation must retain same accuracy and level of writing, grammar and punctuation as the original. *Pack the entry and entry form in a large clasp envelope (at least 8 ½ x 11 do not fold papers inside). Do not glue or tape envelope closed. Write student s name, art category, division and state on back of envelope. 10/2/2015

5 MUSIC COMPOSITION Student may submit original music compositions (voice, instrument or a combination) with or without lyrics, not to exceed 5 minutes in length and 1 GB in file size. Use of composition software is permitted. While composition must be the work of one student alone, his or her composition may be performed by another person or a group. Must be saved in.mp3,.wav. or.wma format on CD only. Works Not Accepted: *Algorithmic composition software cannot be used *Entry may not include commercially preprogrammed imported MIDI or other source files. *No spiral notebooks *Copyrighted material may not be used Presentation: *Save as.mp3,.wav or.wma format to CD 1G max file size *Label cd with student name, art category, division, and state *Notation, including traditional, tablature or electronic, is required for Middle and Senior levels *Must start and end with 2 seconds of silence *Score, as required, can be submitted by hand or on computer paper, 8 ½ x 11 inches & saved as.doc or.pdf *Submit the CD in a plastic or cardboard container. Pack entry form, notation, lyrics (if applicable) & CD in a large clasp envelope (at least 8 ½ x 11 -do not fold any papers inside). Do not glue or tape envelope closed. Label outside of envelope with student name, art category, division and state. DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY Student may submit original choreographed dance composition. A number of diverse forms of dance are acceptable; however, the primary choreography must utilize some of the core principals of dance. Must be a clear relation of the choreography or song to the theme and this should be explained in the artist s statement. Entry may not exceed 5 minutes. A number of dancers may perform; however, choreography must be the work of 1 student and entry is to be submitted under that student s name only. Must be submitted in single file format on CD/DVD only. Presentation: *Make sure background music (if any) is audible on the recording and turn off all noise making devices in room (a/c, telephones, etc.) *Cite background music on entry form. *Choreographer need not be one of the dancers performing. *Costumes not necessary; however, if they are used, they must either be created by the choreographer or it must be noted that they were not created by the choreographer. *Acceptable file formats:.avi,.mpeg,.mov,.wmv only. One single file only - NO MOVIE FILES. * Save to CD. 1G max size *Label CD with student name, art category, division, and state *Submit the CD in a plastic or cardboard container. Pack entry form & CD in a large clasp envelope (at least 8 ½ x 11 -do not fold any papers inside). Do not glue or tape envelope closed. Label outside of envelope with student name, art category, division and state. FILM PRODUCTION Student may submit an original work of fiction or non-fiction with or without sound. Not to exceed 5 minutes. Any number of actors may appear in the entry; however, one student must be the director, screenwriter and cameraperson and entry can only be submitted under that student s name. Entry must be all original content. All storyboarding, editing, music selection (if any), etc. must be done by the student. Must be submitted in file format (no movie files) on CD/DVD ONLY. Works Not Accepted: *PowerPoint presentations, use of stock images or video *Copyrighted material (other than background music) may not be used *Films that include cut and paste of other s work Presentation: *Acceptable file formats:.avi,.mpeg,.mov,.wmv only. One single file only - NO MOVIE FILES. *Cite background music on entry form. *Save to CD/DVD. 1G max size *Student submitting entry is not required to appear in video *Label CD with student name, art category, division, and state *Submit the CD in a plastic or cardboard container. Pack entry form & CD in a large clasp envelope (at least 8 ½ x 11 -do not fold any papers inside). Do not glue or tape envelope closed. Label outside of envelope with student name, art category, division and state. PLEASE NOTE: This document is meant as a summary only of the rules for each of the arts categories and has been created to help you decide which art category/ies you wish to pursue. For complete rules for each art category, go to (go to Programs ) or contact your PTA s Reflections Coordinator. 10/2/2015

6 DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY is the act of creating movement. The choreographer (student submitting entry) may be the performer or one of the performers, but the choreographer does not have to perform in the entry. Reflect on the Theme: Let Your Imagination Fly Consider the following styles and ensembles to portray your original choreography: Ballet, contemporary, ethnic and folk, hip hop, jazz, and tap. Consider use of background song(s), props and the location to show a clear relation of the dance choreography to the theme. An explanation of the origin of the dance and/or the significance of the choreography might be a useful addition to the artist statement when submitting a dance choreography entry that involves traditional, cultural or regional dances. Whether an entry displays formal dance technique or a simple approach, it will be judged primarily on how well the student uses his or her artistic vision to portray the theme, originality and creativity. Suggestions for Audio/Visual Quality: Use a tripod to hold the camera still. Make sure there is plenty of lighting, especially if shooting indoors. Turn off all noise-making devices in the room (air conditioners, fans, telephones, etc.). Record a short test and watch it. If needed, change the record volume or microphone location. Make sure the background music (if any) is audible on the recording. Allow for two seconds of silence at the beginning and end of your recording. Copyright: Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. Plagiarized entries will be disqualified. Use of background music must be cited on the student entry form. Submission Requirements: Only new pieces of artwork inspired by the theme may be submitted. Each entry must be the original work of one student only. Video must not exceed 5 minutes in length and 1GB (one gigabyte) in file size. Accepted file formats include: AVI, MOV, MPG, MPEG, MP4, WMV, FLV and F4V. Cite background music (if any) on the student entry form. Label CD/DVD/flash drive with title of artwork, arts category, and division. Submit dance video and student entry form according to your PTA s instructions. State Specific Instructions: Students must follow state specific requirements and instructions. All participants must also follow Official Rules for Participation.

7 FILM PRODUCTION is the process of making a film. The producer (student submitting the entry) is not required to appear in the film but if the student chooses to, a camera tripod may be used. All screenwriting, directing, camera/filming and editing must be done by the student producer. PowerPoint presentations are prohibited. Reflect on the Theme: Let Your Imagination Fly Consider the following styles to portray your original work of fiction or nonfiction: Animation: Demonstrates motion by sequencing still objects or using computer-generated graphics. Narrative: Tells a fictional story developed by the student. Documentary: Presents facts and information. Experimental: Explores movement, light and montage. Multimedia: Uses a combination of different contents (text, audio, still images, animation, etc.). An explanation of the storyline and/or the significance of the film style might be a useful addition to the artist statement. Whether an entry displays use of technologies or a simple approach, it will be judged primarily on how well the student uses his or her artistic vision to portray the theme, originality and creativity. Software used to create an entry should only enhance and present the work, not provide the primary design. Copyright: Entry may include public places, well-known products, trademarks or certain other copyrighted material as long as that copyrighted material is nonessential to the subject matter of the piece and/or is a smaller element of a whole. Use of background music must be cited on the student entry form. Suggestions for Audio/Visual Quality: Use a tripod to hold the camera still. Make sure there is plenty of lighting, especially if indoors. Turn off all noise-making devices in the room (air conditioners, fans, telephones, etc.). Record a short test and watch it. If needed, change the record volume or microphone location. Make sure the background music (if any) is audible on the recording. Allow for two seconds of silence at the beginning and end of your recording. Submission Requirements Only new pieces of artwork inspired by the theme may be submitted. Each entry must be the original work of one student only. Video must not exceed 5 minutes in length and 1GB (one gigabyte) in file size. Accepted file formats include: AVI, MOV, MPG, MPEG, MP4, WMV, FLV and F4V. Use of background music must be cited on the student entry form. Label CD/DVD/flash drive with title of artwork, arts category and division. Submit film and student entry form according to your PTA s instructions. State Specific Instructions: Students must follow state specific requirements and instructions. All participants must also follow Official Rules for Participation.

8 LITERATURE is the art of writing. The author (student submitting entry) is a person who expresses their own thoughts and ideas through the use of words. Authors submit a single literary work, handwritten or typed, using grade-appropriate grammar, punctuation and spelling. Collections of literary work (such as poems and short stories) are not accepted. Reflect on the Theme: Let Your Imagination Fly Consider the following literary styles to portray your original work of fiction or nonfiction: Prose, poetry, drama (screen play and play script), reflective essay, narrative, or short story. An explanation of the storyline and/or the significance of the literature style might be a useful addition to the artist statement. Whether an entry displays formal writing technique or a simple approach, it will be judged primarily on how well the student uses his or her artistic vision to portray the theme, originality and creativity. Spoken word audio recordings and illustrated entries including books with pictures drawn by the student author are acceptable; however, only literary content is judged. Acceptable Use of Type, Dictation and Translation: Be typed by another person as long as the original work or a copy of the original work is attached. Be dictated to another person and printed or typed in exact words as spoken by the student if the student is in pre-school, kindergarten or 1st grade. (Transcribers should make every attempt to retain the same level of language and accuracy that is reflected in the student s original work). Students for whom English is not their first language may submit literature entries in their own language. An interpretive translation in English must accompany the entry. Translators should make every attempt to retain the same level of language and accuracy that is reflected in the student s original work. Copyright: Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. Plagiarized entries will be disqualified. Submission Requirements: Only new pieces of artwork inspired by the theme: Let Your Imagination Fly may be submitted. Each entry must be the original work of one student only. Entry must not exceed 2,000 words. Hand written and typed entries are accepted on 8.5x11 paper (one sided only). Number each page. Include student name, entry title, arts category and division on back of entry. Submit literature and student entry form according to your PTA s instructions. State Specific Instructions: Students must follow state specific requirements and instructions. All participants must also follow Official Rules for Participation.

9 MUSIC COMPOSITION is the process of creating a new piece of music. The composer (student submitting entry) is a person who expresses their own thoughts and ideas through the use of sound. The student composer may submit an entry performed by an individual or group and/or make use of a sound library generated performance of a composed score. Student composers are not required to perform their composition. Middle and high school grade divisions require music score/tablature/notation, either traditional or tablature. Reflect on the Theme: Let Your Imagination Fly Consider the following musical styles and instruments to portray your original composition: A cappella, blues, choral, country, electronic, hip hop, jazz, world music, musical, orchestral, pop, R&B, religious, rock, symphonic/concert band and traditional. All instruments, sounds, styles and combinations are accepted. Software may be used to produce an audio recording that does not include commercially pre-programmed imported MIDI or other source files. Entries containing algorithmic composition techniques are not accepted. An explanation of the origin of the music and/or the significance of the music style might be a useful addition to the artist statement when submitting a music composition that involves traditional, cultural or regional instruments. Whether an entry displays formal composition technique or a simple approach, it will be judged primarily on how well the student uses his or her artistic vision to portray the theme, originality and creativity. Suggestions for Audio Quality: Do not place the recording device on top of an instrument(s) or speakers. Turn off all noise-making devices in the room (air conditioners, fans, telephones, etc.). Record a short test and listen to it. If needed, change the record volume or microphone location. Allow for two seconds of silence at the beginning and end of your recording. Notation & Score: (Middle School & High School Divisions Only) Music score/tablature/notation required for middle school and high school divisions. Accepted file types include PDF and DOC. Notation software may be used to create a score. Whether the score is handwritten or computer-generated, appropriate instrumentation and voicing are required for the performance. Copyright: Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. Plagiarized entries will be disqualified. Submission Requirements: Only new pieces of artwork inspired by the theme may be submitted. Each entry must be the original work of one student only. Audio recording must not exceed 5 minutes in length and 1GB (one gigabyte) in file size. Accepted audio file formats include: MP3, MP4, WMA, WAV, ACC (M4A) and FLAC. Label CD/DVD/flash drive with title of artwork, arts category and division. Submit entry and student entry form to your PTA Reflections Chair. State Specific Instructions: Students must follow state specific requirements and instructions. All participants must also follow Official Rules for Participation.

10 PHOTOGRAPHY is the process of creating an image. The photographer (student submitting entry) is a person who captures their own thoughts and ideas with a camera. By focusing on objects using various lenses, filters and light sources, photographers may demonstrate the use of photographic techniques conventionally or digitally. Reflect on the Theme: Let Your Imagination Fly Accepted forms of photography include: A single photo, panoramic, photomontage (one seamless print of multiple original photos), a multiple exposure, negative sandwich or photogram. Original black-and-white and color images are accepted. Non-accepted forms of photography include: Entries with added graphics over the image, including lettering, are not accepted. Original film (negatives or transparencies) and multidimensional pieces are not accepted. Consider use of objects, lighting and the location to show a clear relation of the photo to the theme. An explanation of the photography process/form might be a useful addition to the artist statement. Whether an entry displays use of technologies or a simple approach, it will be judged primarily on how well the student uses his or her artistic vision to portray the theme, originality and creativity. Copyright: Use of copyrighted material, including copyrighted cartoon characters or other such material, is not acceptable in any photography submission, with the following exception: Photographs may include public places, well-known products, trademarks or certain other copyrighted material as long as that copyrighted material is incidental to the subject matter of the piece and/or is a smaller element of a whole. The resulting work cannot try to establish an association between the student and the trademark/business/material, or influence the purchase/non-purchase of the trademarked good. Submission Requirements: Only new pieces of artwork inspired by the theme may be submitted. Each entry must be the original work of one student only. Print must not exceed 11x14 inches, including matting. Print must be mounted on sturdy material such as cardboard or poster board. Framed photos are not accepted. Submit photo and student entry form according to your PTA s instructions. State Specific Instructions: Students must follow state specific requirements and instructions. All participants must also follow Official Rules for Participation.

11 Student Eligibility. The National PTA Special Artist Division is an option for students with disabilities who receive services under IDEA or Section 504 to have the opportunity and accommodations they may need in order to participate fully in the program. The Special Artist Division offers modified rules and guidelines to ensure that every student has the chance to be part of the National PTA Reflections program. Who qualifies as a disabled individual under the law? The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines an individual with a disability as a person who: (1) Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of that person; (2) Has a record of such an impairment; or (3) Is regarded as having such impairment. Student Entry Process: Students who identify as having a disability have two ways to enter the National PTA Reflections Program. Option 1: Enter in Traditional Grade Divisions: Regardless of age, students with special needs may enter in the grade division most closely aligned to their functional abilities. Students may not receive assistance other than that which is allowed for all children. The divisions are as follows: Primary (preschool grade 2); Intermediate (grades 3-5); Middle School (grades 6-8); High School (grades 9-12). Students are recognized and awarded prizes as part of the general student population without regard to special needs or challenges. Option 2: Enter in Special Artist Division: Qualifying students entering the Special Artist Division create their own artwork, but may receive non-artistic accommodation and assistance from an adult. Parent/legal guardian signature is required. Students are recognized and awarded prizes as part of the Special Artist Division. Special Artist Accommodations and Guidelines. Special artists should follow the general rules and guidelines outlined in the arts category student rules specific to their submissions, modified only by accommodations for individuals with disabilities. The accommodation, in general, should be both specific and limited to the student s disability. Allowable Accommodations: Given the diverse range of physical and mental disabilities that exist, it would be impossible to outline specific accommodations for each and every disability, but the following provides a non-exhaustive list of allowable accommodations: o The Special Artist Division will not be divided by age or traditional school grade level. o Use of adaptive technology is allowed. o All submissions must be solely created by the special artist. However, a parent, teacher or other adult may assist the special artist with typing, holding a camera, etc. Accommodations that are Not Allowed: Individuals providing assistance to special artists may not, in any way, involve themselves in the actual artistic process by: o Personally selecting a title for artwork. o Writing, editing or interpreting a student s artist statement, story, poetry or script. o Choreographing a dance, composing music or writing lyrics. o Drawing, painting or personally creating a visual arts submission, choosing a camera angle, etc. The Special Artist Division of the National PTA Reflections program is optional at state and local levels. Please check with your state PTA regarding availability in your state of residence.

12 VISUAL ARTS include many art forms that are visual in nature. The artist (student submitting entry) is a person who captures their own thoughts and ideas to create a visual piece of art. Accepted forms of visual art include: Architecture (2D/3D), carpentry, ceramics, collages, photographic collages (multiple photos cut/pasted), computer-generated image, crafts, design, dioramas, drawing, fiber work, jewelry, kites, metal etching/punch work, mobiles, painting, printmaking, sculpture and wind chimes. Reproductions or enlargements of other artwork are not accepted. Reflect on the Theme: Let Your Imagination Fly An explanation of the art form might be a useful addition to the artist statement. Whether an entry displays use of formal technique or a simple approach, it will be judged primarily on how well the student uses his or her artistic vision to portray the theme, originality and creativity. Copyright: Use of copyrighted material, including any copyrighted cartoon characters or likeness thereof, is not acceptable in any visual arts submission, with the following exceptions: Visual artwork may include public places, well-known products, trademarks or certain other copyrighted material as long as that copyrighted material is incidental to the subject matter of the piece and/or is a smaller element of a whole. The resulting work cannot try to establish an association between the student and the trademark/business/material, or influence the purchase/non-purchase of the trademarked good. Visual arts collages may include portions of existing copyrighted works, such as photographs, magazine clippings, internet images and type cut out of a newspaper, as long as those portions of copyrighted works are used to create a completely new and different work of art. Submission Requirements: Only new pieces of artwork inspired by the theme may be submitted. Each entry must be the original work of one student only. 2D artwork (e.g. painting) o Dimensions must not exceed 24x30 inches, including matting. o Paper entries must be mounted on sturdy material. 3D artwork (e.g. sculpture) o Must be able to move for display purposes. o Must include packaging materials and 3 photos of the entry (a combination of angles) for judging, ID and exhibition purposes (entries that require assembling/repairing from transporting will be disqualified). Framed artwork and artwork containing loose materials is not accepted. Matting is accepted. Label back of entry/entry packaging with student name, title of artwork, arts category and division. Submit artwork and student entry form according to your PTA s instructions. State Specific Instructions: Students must follow state specific requirements and instructions. All participants must also follow Official Rules for Participation.