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.
2024-25: December
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!
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
Entries are due on Monday, November 4th. Entry forms went home with your students; there is a box to turn in submissions in the library.
Reflections is a national multi-media art program for K-12 students
https://www.wastatepta.org/events-programs/reflections/
Don’t miss this opportunity for your kids to create a collage, write a story or poem, paint or draw a picture, choreograph a dance, take a photograph, create a computer-generated image – almost anything that the theme, “Heroes Around Me,” inspires them to think up. Several Bryant submissions will be selected for entry at City level. ALL entries will be displayed in our hallway for Family Art Night in April. Make sure to help your kids understand the requirements for each category and for packaging and labeling their entries.
Theme: “Heroes Around Me”
Submissions: place in box in Bryant Library with completed entry form.
Deadline: Monday, November 5th.
Program Details: contact Kristin Zwiers or Amber Calo or visit the program website.