Reflections Art Competition

Reflections is a National PTA cultural arts competition. This is an opportunity for ALL Bryant students to express themselves through their original work in film, literature, music, dance, visual arts, and photography. Each year, a number of Bryant students are selected as finalists to move on to the city level, and all contributions are displayed at school. reflections@bryantschool.org.

Art Committee 2025 Kickoff – Y’all are invited!

Lily Chan

Want to learn about or help with the arts at Bryant?

Come hang out with us and get excited for the 2025-26 programs including Reflections, Art Adventure field trips, Family Art Night, and more.

The Kickoff meeting is open to all; returning volunteers, new faces, or anyone just curious. No art skills necessary. Organizers, communicators, and helpers of all kinds are welcome!

Wednesday, October 8th 7-9pm (timing is flexible, drop in anytime and stay as long as you want)
Project 9 Brewery (grab dinner too – there is a taco truck on the site)

Come say hi, we’d love to have you there! Bryant PTSA Art Committee

Call for Entries: You belong in the National PTA Reflections arts program and contest!

Lily Chan

Bryant students, it’s time again to show off your creativity! Join other creative Bryant Hawks and enter your creative masterpiece in the 2025/26 National PTA Reflections art program and contest. Participants will celebrate together at Bryant’s annual Reflections Showcase in December and select students will be recognized at the city, and possibly state or even national levels of Reflections competition.

Deadline for entries is November 6.

 

How it Works:

  • Reflect on this year’s theme: “I Belong!” 
  • Create and submit original works of art inspired by the theme in the categories of Visual Arts, Literature (fiction, poetry, essays), Photography, Film Production, Music Composition, and Dance Choreography. 
  • Entries must include an Artist Statement explaining how the artwork connects to the theme. 
  • Please carefully read the entry guidelines for your art category (below) to avoid works being disqualified.
  • Complete the Student Entry Form 
  • All the artworks will be featured in the Reflections Showcase in the Bryant Library on December 9th at 7pm

 

More details and the rules for each category are included below (be sure to read!):

2025-26 Dance Choreography Category Guidelines | en Español

2025-26 Film Production Category Guidelines| en Español

2025-26 Literature Category Guidelines | en Español

2025-26 Music Composition Category Guidelines | en Español

2025-26 Photography Category Guidelines | en Español

2025-26 Visual Arts Category Guidelines | en Español

2025-26 Accessible Arts Guidelines | en Español

The National PTA Accessible Arts Division is an option for students who identify as having a disability and may receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504.  

Contact Vanya at silvervanja@yahoo.com with questions or for more information on Reflections.

Two Bryant artists recognized by WA State PTA!

Lily Chan

Congratulations to Bryant student artists, Drew Condit (Film) and Kavya O’Connor (Music) for both earning Awards of Excellence from the Washington State PTA for their submissions to the Reflections arts recognition program. They will be celebrated at the Washington State PTA’s convention in May. 
 
Thank you to all of our Bryant artists who participated in Reflections this year.
 
For more information on Reflections, please visit: https://www.wastatepta.org/events-programs/reflections/
 
Information on how to enter next year’s Reflections program will be posted here in the fall.

It’s not too late, Bryant artists! Deadline extended for the National PTA Reflections arts program and contest to November 13!

Lily Chan

Bryant students, there’s still time to show off your creativity! Enter your masterpiece in the National PTA Reflections art program and contest. All entrants are invited to celebrate together at Bryant’s annual Reflections Showcase event in December and select students will be recognized at the city, and possibly state or even national levels of Reflections competition.

How it works: Create and submit original works of art in the categories of Visual Arts, Literature (fiction and poetry as well as essays), Photography, Film Production, Music Composition, and Dance Choreography. This year’s theme is “Accepting Imperfection.” Entries must include an Artist Statement explaining how the artwork connects to the theme. 

Deadline for entries is now November 13, 2024.

Student Entry Form is below. Contact silvervanja@yahoo.com with questions.

 

More details and the rules for each category are included below (be sure to read!):

*The Accessible Arts Division is for students with disabilities who receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 to have the opportunity and accommodations they may need in order to participate fully in the program.

 

Contact Vanya at silvervanja@yahoo.com with questions or for more information on Reflections.

Call for Entries: National PTA Reflections arts program and contest

Lily Chan

Bryant students, it’s time to show off your creativity! Enter your masterpiece in the National PTA Reflections art program and contest. All entrants are invited to celebrate together at Bryant’s annual Reflections Showcase event in December and select students will be recognized at the city, and possibly state or even national levels of Reflections competition.

 

How it works: Create and submit original works of art in the categories of Visual Arts, Literature (fiction and poetry as well as essays), Photography, Film Production, Music Composition, and Dance Choreography. This year’s theme is “Accepting Imperfection.” Entries must include an Artist Statement explaining how the artwork connects to the theme. 

Deadline for entries is November 6, 2024.

 

Student Entry Form is below. Contact silvervanja@yahoo.com with questions.

 

More details and the rules for each category are included below (be sure to read!):

*The Accessible Arts Division is for students with disabilities who receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 to have the opportunity and accommodations they may need in order to participate fully in the program.

 

Contact Vanya at silvervanja@yahoo.com with questions or for more information on Reflections.

Calling all student artists, writers, filmmakers, dancers, photographers, composers!

Lily Chan
Do you have kids who enjoy art, music, and dance or have an interest in writing, producing films, and taking photos? Encourage them to have fun and unleash their inner artist by entering PTA Reflections! All participants will celebrate together at our annual Bryant Showcase in December and have the chance to be recognized at the city, state, and even national levels!
 
To participate, students submit original works of art on a set theme in the categories of Visual Arts, Literature (fiction and poetry as well as essays), Photography, Film Production, Music Composition, and Dance Choreography.
 
This year’s theme is “Accepting Imperfections”
 
To learn more about Reflections visit: https://www.pta.org/home/programs/reflections
 and watch this space for more info on how to submit artwork soon! 
 
The Reflections Team

REFLECTIONS DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6!

Lily Chan

There’s still time to get creative and join in the National PTAs Reflections Art Program.

Kids, create your own works of art inspired by the theme “I am Hopeful Because…” and follow the entry instructions below to participate.

We will celebrate your participation at Bryant’s Reflections Exhibition and Showcase party in December and, if selected, you may have a chance to be recognized at city, state and even national levels!

ABOUT THE REFLECTIONS ENTRY PROCESS:

LINK TO ENTRY FORM – en español

1. You’ll see an artist’s statement section on the entry form. That statement is definitely worth some thought. This should be kid-generated, but parents can help transcribe/type as needed. For the signature, just type in the name. Once filled out, please rename the file with your child’s name and grade and email it to reflections@bryantschool.org.

2. Click on any of the following entry categories to see the submission guidelines for each. Please follow the instructions closely: Dance Choreography – en español; Film Production – en español; Literature – en español; Music Composition – en español; Photography – en español; Visual Arts – en español; Special Artist Rules – en español; 

3. You may choose to submit up to two artworks, however, only one entry per arts category is allowed.

4. Drop off physical works of art in the Reflections Drop Off Bin located outside the Main Office by November 6th, clearly labeled on the backside only, and preferably with a copy of the form. Digital entries should be sent via email or provide a link for download.

Questions? Contact reflections@bryantschool.org

Watch these videos to learn more about Reflections!
The National PTSA video 
2023 Call for Entries

We look forward to celebrating your creativity!

Still have time to join in Reflections!

Lily Chan

Every year, thousands of kids around the country – including here at Bryant – create original works of art inspired by a specific theme and enter their work in the National PTAs Reflections Art Program. At Bryant, we celebrate all of our Reflections artists with a special Exhibition and Showcase party. If selected, you may also be recognized at city, state and even national levels.

This year’s theme is “I’m Hopeful Because. . .”

There are six categories to choose from – Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts. You may choose to submit up to two artworks, however, only one entry per arts category is allowed. 

Deadline: Wednesday, November 1st

Want to learn more?
Contact reflections@bryantschool.org for more information about categories and how to submit your work.

Watch these videos to learn more about Reflections!
The National PTSA video 
2023 Call for Entries