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Art Program

The PTA provides resources and programs that encourage and celebrate student participation in arts dedication.  

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Come back soon for more information...

REFLECTIONS ART CONTEST

Reflections is the National PTA program that encourages students to reflect on a specific theme and create original artwork for fun and recognition.  We invite all students whose families are members of our PTA to participate in this opportunity to showcase their creative talents.

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Students in Kindergarten through 6th grade whose families are members of our PTA are invited to create theme-based artwork in the categories of dance choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography, or visual arts and submit to the National PTA Reflections Arts Contest.  This competition encourages students to explore the arts and express themselves by providing positive recognition for their artistic efforts.  

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"I am Hopeful Because..." is the new PTA Reflections theme for 2023-24.  Use it as inspiration for your creative submissions to this year's Reflections program.

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How It Works

  1. Students submit their completed work of art with an artist statement to reflections@centrevillepta.org in the Fall.

  2. A panel of judges select winners from the school and forward the winning entries in each age division and art category to the Fairfax County Council PTA.  

  3. Council PTAs select winning entries and submit the winning entries for each age division and art category to the Virginia PTA.  Council PTAs hold Student Awards Celebrations in late winter/early spring.

  4. Virginia PTA selects and submits state winning entries to National PTA to compete against students from across the United States and holds a Student Awards Celebration in April.

  5. National PTA selects and announces winners of the national-level contest in May.

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National PTA Awards

  • Merit Award: Bronze Medal; Certificate of Merit; Work featured in the virtual exhibition

  • Award of Excellence: $200 Young Artist Scholarship; Silver Medal; Certificate of Excellence, Work featured in the virtual exhibition.

  • Outstanding Interpretation Award: $800 Young Artist Scholarship; Gold Medal; Certificate of Outstanding Interpretation; Work featured in the virtual exhibition; $200 Prize for Local PTA Unit.

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2023-24 Reflections Due Dates

  • Nov 15th:    Deadline for students to submit entries to CES PTA.

  • Dec 15th:    CES 1st place submissions are submitted to Fairfax Council PTA.

  • Jan 17th:     Council winners submitted to Virginia PTA.

  • Feb 20th:     Virginia PTA winners are announced.

  • Apr 13th:     Student Award Celebration (Richmond)

  • May 2024:   National PTA Winners announced.

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