Reflections Arts Contest
Reflections is a national PTA program to honor student creativity in six categories. For Garfield’s first year of participation, the PTSA will be accepting original student work in two categories: 2D / 3D Visual Arts and Photography. We are excited to have the help of Garfield teachers Anita West and Corey Louviere.
In 2023-24, the national theme is “I am Hopeful Because….”
Submission deadline at Garfield was Nov. 17.
Judges will choose a limited number of entries to forward to the citywide Reflections contest, run by Seattle Council PTSA. Winners at the citywide level are entered in a statewide level and might even make it to the national level.
—> ENTRIES ARE FREE! More info below.
Category Details
2D or 3D VISUAL ARTS entries may include but are not limited to:
Fine and design arts, architectural drawing & models, collage, computer generated images & graphics, crafts, drawing, fashion, clothes and jewelry, fiber work, mixed media, painting, printmaking, sculpture.
See Visual Arts category guidelines for 2023-24
PHOTOGRAPHY entries may include but are not limited to:
Single photo, panoramic, photomontage (one print of multiple original photos), a multiple exposure, negative sandwich or photogram. Original black-and-white or color images are accepted.
See Photography category guidelines for 2023-24
Submission Process
- Read the category guidelines, which include detailed instructions.
- Download a Reflections Entry Form and fill out one for each entry (including artist statement and parent/guardian signature!
- Bring and/or email your forms and entries. You may need to contact a teacher or the Reflections Coordinator for guidance.
To get paper entry forms or to turn in completed forms and entries contact/visit:
2D or 3D VISUAL ARTS — Ms. WEST (atwest@seattleschools.org) in Room 302
PHOTOGRAPHY — Mr. LOUVIERE (celouviere@seattleschools.org) in Room 301.
For further information, contact:
Reflections Coordinator — Karen LEWIS (parent volunteer, arts@garfieldptsa.org)
To get a better sense of Reflections, see
- Gallery of 2022-23 national winners in PHOTOGRAPHY
- Gallery of 2022-23 national winners in VISUAL ARTS