PTA's Reflections Arts Program
The PTA is thrilled to announce the launch of this year’s Reflections Arts Program. Students are invited to showcase their creativity and express their perspectives on this year’s theme of "Accepting Imperfection" through art of all kinds. Entries can be submitted using this Google Form through Friday, November 1.
What’s in it for Your Child?
Fun for All: Every participant will experience the joy that comes with making art!
Skill Building: Students learn to express themselves imaginatively, think critically about this year’s theme, and gain confidence through participation and recognition.
Special Recognition: Up to 30 LP students will be included in an area-wide showcase in Walnut Creek and receive a beautiful ribbon for participation. Some entries may be chosen by our area PTA governing body, Las Trampas Creek Council ("LTCC"), to advance to state and national levels of competition.
how CAN YOUR student participate?
Students create artwork under the theme "Accepting Imperfection" in any of the following six categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts.
Students submit their artwork by the deadline of Friday, November 1 using this Google Form. Students who enter in the categories of visual art, photography, and literature must deliver their original artwork to LP's Front Office by Monday, November 4. All artwork will be returned to students.
Judges at the LTCC level will select some entries to continue to higher levels of competition. They will give equal weight to the personal statement and the artwork. The personal statement (up to 100 words) should clearly explain how the artwork connects to the theme. The artwork will be evaluated on technique, creativity, and interpretation.
Students are limited to one entry per category. Students can enter artwork in one or more (or all!) categories. Artwork can feature additional students and other people, but artwork must be created by just one student. Visit the California Parent Teacher Association ("CAPTA") website to review art produced by last year's winners and for more specific requirements and rules.
Awards and Recognition
Every participating LP student will be recognized by our PTA, with the opportunity for local, state and national awards and recognition through the California Parent Teachers Association ("CAPTA") and the national PTA. Up to 30 LP students will be eligible to participate in an arts and awards showcase to be held in early December at the Walnut Creek Intermediate School.
CATEGORY RULES & Guidelines
Questions?
Please reach out to Caroline Stevens (parliamentarian@lppta.org) and Kristin Kraetsch (historian@lppta.org), Reflections Co-Chairpersons, with any questions.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Friday, October 18
- Monday, October 21
- Tuesday, October 22
- Wednesday, October 23
- Thursday, October 24
- Friday, October 25
