2023-2024 School Year Reflections Theme: "I am Hopeful Because...."
Students create and submit original works of art in the categories of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, and/or visual arts. Entries will be judged on three criteria: interpretation of theme, creativity, and technical skills. Each school will execute their own Reflections Art Contest at the local level and electronically submit the Outstanding Interpretation (1st place) winners to HCC PTA for participation at the county level.
Who: All CTES Students are eligible to participate!!
What: The Reflections Program is a competition that encourages students to explore the arts and express themselves by providing positive recognition for their artistic efforts.
When:
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Nov. 3rd: CTES Student Reflections Art Submissions are due
Where: Entries will be submitted digitally via Dropbox (click/tap link)
How:
- Fill out entry form (Student Reflections Entry Form)
- Submit entry form with digital file of the art submission here (Dropbox).
- Please label all entries with the following naming convention:
School.Art.Division.LastName.Filetype
- Examples (KeystoneES.Dance.Intermediate.Gupta.Art & KeystoneES.Dance.Intermediate.Gupta.Entry)
- If applicable, submit original physical artwork in the school dropbox
- FOR PHYSICAL COPY SUBMISSION: Please submit all physical entries to your teacher in an envelope that includes the completed entry form. Ensure that the envelope is labeled in the same way as you would for a digital submission.
Entry categories:
Visual Arts
Rules / Guidelines for Visual Arts
Literature
Rules / Guidelines for Literature
Dance Choreography
Rules / Guidelines for Dance Choreography
Film Production
Rules / Guidelines for Film Production
Music Composition
Photography
Rules / Guidelines for Photography
Need information regarding the Special Artist Category? Check the link below:
Rules / Guidelines for Special Artist Category
Helpful Resources:
REFLECTIONS 101 Powerpoint Presentation
Student Reflections Entry Form (with Rules)
Local Leader's Guide (contains scoring rubric for judges)
If you have any questions please contact our VP of Student Programs, Srujana Samineni at ctesstudentprograms@gmail.com.
