Reflections

Important Updates:

  • The submission deadline has been extended to Monday, November 11
  •  Entries must be submitted using the online form linked below using a personal email address.
    • PLEASE NOTE: The form will not accept entries submitted using an SBunified email!
  • Upon successful submission, students will receive a confirmation email.
  • Visual Arts and Photography entries must be submitted digitally; however, we will also arrange to collect the original artworks so that judges may view them in person.
  • If anyone has questions, please contact Hannah Parrish: reflections@dphsptsa.org

Reflections, A National Art Contest

Reflections is a national arts recognition and achievement program for students, preschool through high school. Since 1969, over 10 million students across the nation have taken part in this popular PTSA program.

This year, Reflections is back again at DPHS and is better than ever!

Calling all performing artists, visual artists and writers! 

All students are eligible to enter in the following six categories:

  • Dance Choreography

  • Film Production

  • Literature

  • Music Composition

  • Photography

  • Visual Arts

Entry Guidelines:

Please review the specific entry guidelines by category at: https://capta.org/resource/participant-forms/

Participants are welcome to submit entries in multiple categories with a maximum of one entry per category. 

All entries are due by Monday, November 11th!

Submission Form: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqll4ALSSVi7l1jn03IZ4WYx1y3RSi0ctsBdSvMP_AlaGevQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Additional Information:

Any additional questions can be answered by the DPHS PTSA Reflections Chair, Hannah Parrish at reflections@dphsptsa.org

We are excited to see what you create!

Each entry will be scored as follows:

  • Artist Statement (40 points! In 10 to 100 words, describe the work and how it relates to the theme)

  • Creativity (30 Points) 

  • Technique (30 Points)

DPHS will then choose a selection of entries to be reviewed districtwide. The final artworks submitted to California State PTA by districts are then considered for Outstanding Interpretation, Awards of Excellence, or Awards of Merit. Outstanding Interpretation and Award of Excellence entries then go on to represent California in the final National PTA judging round.

More Information

If you have any questions, please contact the DPHS PTSA Reflections Chair, Hannah Parrish at reflections@dphsptsa.org. We are excited to celebrate your creativity and insights!