What is Reflections?

Reflections® is a theme-based PTA arts recognition program.  The Reflections program celebrates student creativity and encourages school age youth to express themselves through the arts.  Student art is judged first at the school level (Lake Forest Park). Finalists from the school level will move on to the district level (Shoreline). Finalists from that level then move onto the state level (WA) and finally the national PTA level for judging.

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REFLECTIONS ART CONTEST WORKSHOPS

Accepting Imperfection

Wed 12/4 1:55 - 3:30 PM

Fri 12/6 3:35 - 5:15 PM

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Workshop.pdf

How Do I participate?

The 2024-2025 Reflections Theme is: 

“Accepting Imperfection”

There are 6 art categories for student artists to choose from 

Click images below for category guidelines

*** Deadline for entry is December 11, 2024 ***

All submissions are done via email 

To enter students must submit a JPG image (or other digital file) of their artwork along with the required entry form attached as a PDF emailed to lfpartdocent@gmail.com


REQUIRED ENTRY FORM |  en español  
Rules for entering
Para español, haga clic aqui, abre “Student Entry Rules” y haga clic en “español”

Accessible Arts Division Guidelines  |  en español
Additional information online at Washington State PTA website
2023-2024 Award Winners

Participation in Reflections is easy! 

Students should follow these steps for entry:

Step 1 – Reflect on the theme “Accepting Imperfection”
This step is important 

Step 2 – Select an art category
See below for list of art categories and descriptions

Step 3 – Create a work of original art
Student artists should be mindful of how their work REFLECTS the theme, as well as the artistic TECHNIQUE (skill in process, use of materials, etc.) and PRESENTATION (attention to details).  Do not put your name on front of art or writing.

Step 4Complete the REFLECTIONS ENTRY FORM / EN ESPAÑOL including title of the artwork and artist statement
The artist statement should thoughtfully communicate the content and inspiration of the work and how it relates to the theme.
NOTE: The statement will be considered part of the art during the judging process!

Step 5 – Submit art and entry form. 

Email your entry form as a PDF attachment and an image of your artwork as a JPG attachment via email to lfpartdocent@gmail.com  Works or music, film or video may be attached as different file types per the rules. 

Students may submit/enter in as many different arts categories as they would like, however only one entry per category is allowed.  A separate entry form is required for each submission.  Only new, original works of art, inspired by the current year’s theme, may be submitted.

The categories for entry are: 

       Accessible Arts Division | en español:  option for students with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

       Music Composition | en español:  musical composition, with or without words

        Literature | en español:  fiction, nonfiction, poetry, prose, drama, short stories, lyrics

        Photography | en español: color or black and white photography (various photographic techniques accepted)

       Visual Arts | en español

2D – drawing, painting, computer generated art, collage, printmaking
3D – sculptural works (clay, wood, glass, leather, fabric, etc.)

        Film/ Video Production | en español: animation, narrative, documentary, experimental or music video (with or without audio)

        Dance | en español : choreographed dance composition


For brief descriptions of each category see the Rules for Entry.  It is recommended that students review the Rules prior to starting their art.  

Click on the image below for detailed rules for each category.