PTA REFLECTIONS CONTEST
Reflections is a national competition organized annually by the National PTA to encourage arts in education. This competition is open to kids in grades Pre-K through 12 and entries are encouraged from all children across six different categories:
Dance Choreography
Film
Literature
Music
Photography
Visual Arts
The 2020-2021 school year theme is "I Matter Because...". Students submit their completed works of art in one or all of the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts. There is also a Special Artist category for our students with special needs. Their works will be submitted with the Arlington Special Education PTA (SEPTA).
All entries should be connected to the theme via a 10-100 word artist's statement. Children may submit entries in multiple categories but only one entry is allowed per category.
The 2020-2021 are available here:
The deadline for entries is Thursday, October 22, 2020. Instructions for entry drop off will be given closer to the deadline. For information, please email reflections@acmpta.com.
To learn more about the Reflections Competition, visit PTA.org/Reflections.

Art Techniques
with local artist Patrick Kirwin
Artist (& MPSA parent) Patrick Kirwin presents tips and techniques to help you with your Reflections art projects.

How to Make an iMovie
Are you interested in entering a submission under the "Film" category? Then this tutorial on how to use the iMovie feature on your iPad is for you!
Help for Writers
Do you want to submit a written piece of work? Click here for some helpful ideas on how to get started by MPSA resident author, Hannah Grieco.