Next Steps:
1. Complete the entry form focusing on the artist statement.
(refer to Judges Rubric to understand how heavily "interpretation of theme is weighed)
Judges strongly consider the interpretation of the Reflections theme during the evaluation process. It is suggested that students give their submissions a title that stands out and describes how the piece relates to the student’s personal interpretation of the theme. The following guiding questions can be useful when developing a title and artist statement:
1. Complete the entry form focusing on the artist statement.
(refer to Judges Rubric to understand how heavily "interpretation of theme is weighed)
Judges strongly consider the interpretation of the Reflections theme during the evaluation process. It is suggested that students give their submissions a title that stands out and describes how the piece relates to the student’s personal interpretation of the theme. The following guiding questions can be useful when developing a title and artist statement:
- How does your work relate to the theme?
- What is your personal connection to the theme?
- What did you use to create your work (e.g., supplies, technology, instrumentation, props, etc.)?
- What/who was your inspiration?
2. Start creating "art" to reflect theme: Show Your Voice
3. Submit form and Entry by Wednesday, November 9th. Please submit to the child's teacher (label PTA Reflections Program) or TEXT Sophea at 917-544-6774 for drop off arrangements. You are encouraged to make a copy of the form and save a digital copy of the entry. Feel free to email a copy to meadowPTAReflections@gmail.com. All entries will receive a confirmation email by 11/14.
4. ALL participants will receive a ribbon. A winner from each category will receive a medal. Stay tuned for dates for Gallery Walk and Award Ceremony!
4. ALL participants will receive a ribbon. A winner from each category will receive a medal. Stay tuned for dates for Gallery Walk and Award Ceremony!
Reflect and be celebrated!
Everything you need to know about Reflections is on https://www.meadowpta.org/pta-reflections.
Here are helpful links:
Link to short video to help parents, students and teachers better understand the Reflections Program. https://bit.ly/MeadowReflectionsVideo
As always, if you have any questions, please reach out to me.
Best,
Sophea Sainsurin
Reflections Chair, 917-544-6774
Here are helpful links:
- Entry Form
- Official Rules
- Official Rules (Spanish)
- Dance Choreography Rules
- Dance Choreography Rules (Spanish)
- Film Production Rules
- Film Production Rules (Spanish)
- Literature Rules
- Literature Rules (Spanish)
- Music Composition Rules
- Music Composition Rules (Spanish)
- Photography Rules
- Photography Rules (Spanish)
- Visual Arts Rules
- Visual Arts Rules (Spanish)
- Special Artist Rules
- Special Artist Rules (Spanish)
Link to short video to help parents, students and teachers better understand the Reflections Program. https://bit.ly/MeadowReflectionsVideo
As always, if you have any questions, please reach out to me.
Best,
Sophea Sainsurin
Reflections Chair, 917-544-6774