HOW TO ENTER: Heroes Around Me

Use the arts to share your personal Reflections on this year’s theme: HEROES AROUND ME

Use the following guidelines and official program rules to enter. Submissions are due to __________________
the front office by
________________.
October 22nd-26th Experienced artists will evaluate your work for interpretation of theme, creativity and technique.
We look forward to celebrating your artistry and achievement in the arts! Save the date for this year’s Reflections
TBD
Celebration ______________________________________.

Students who identify as having a disability and may receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 may enter in the
Special Artist Division or grade division most closely aligned to their functional abilities. See Official Rules for details.
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Dance Choreography: Solo and ensemble works of all dance styles are accepted. Entrant must be the choreographer and
may also be the performer, or one of the performers. Cite background music AND composer on the entry form. Video
file must not exceed 5 min. and 200 MB in size. Accepted formats: AVI, FLV, WMV, MOV, MP4.

Film Production: Accepted short film styles include: Animation, narrative, documentary, experimental or media
presentation. Use of PowerPoint is prohibited. Entrant must be the screenwriter, cinematographer, editor and producer.
If background music is used, cite it and composer on the entry form. Video file must not exceed 5 min. and 200 MB in
size. Accepted formats: AVI, FLV, WMV, MOV, MP4.

Literature: Accepted forms of fiction and nonfiction include: Prose, poetry, reflective essay, screen play and play script,
narrative and short story. Entrants may write in their primary language as long as an interpretive English translation is
also attached. Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. Writing must not exceed 2,000 words and may be handwritten
or typed. Accepted formats: Single-sided print on 8 ½x11” paper, PDF file.

Music Composition: All music styles and combinations of instrumentation are accepted. Entrant must be the composer
and may also be the performer, or one of the performers. Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. Audio file must not
exceed 5 min. and 200 MB in size. Accepted formats: MP3, MP4. Notation (score/tablature) in PDF format is only
required for middle and high school divisions.

Photography: Photo must be a single print/digital image. Collages and collections of photos are not accepted. Entrant
must be the photographer and may use a variety of digital editing techniques including but not limited to, multiple
exposure, negative sandwich and photogram. Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. Print image dimensions must be
no smaller than 3x5 inches and no larger than 8x10 inches. Accepted print formats: Mounted on mat or poster board no
larger than 11x14 inches. Framed prints are not accepted. Digital image dimensions must be at least 640x960 (pixels)
and 300 dpi (resolution). Accepted file formats: JPEG, JPG. Cannot exceed 3MB in file size.

Visual Arts: Works of both fine and design arts are accepted, including but not limited to: architectural drawing and
models, ceramics, collage, computer generated images and graphics, crafts, drawing, fashion clothes and jewelry, fiber
work, mixed media, painting, printmaking and sculpture. Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. 2D artworks must be
mounted on sturdy material and no larger than 24x30 inches with matting. Framed entries are not accepted. Include one
digital image of artwork with your submission. 3D artwork submissions must contain 3 digital images of artwork at
different angles. Image(s) are used for artwork identification, judging and exhibition purposes. Digital photo must be
high resolution. Accepted file formats: JPEG, JPG. Cannot exceed 3MB in file size.
 OFFICIAL RULES: Heroes Around Me
By submitting an artwork to the “National PTA Reflections Program,” entrants accept and agree to be bound by the official rules for
participation as well as the entry requirements for their specific arts category and division. Additional state program requirements
will apply. Any violation of these rules may, at PTA’s discretion, result in disqualification. All decisions of the reviewers regarding this
program are final and binding in all respects. (The “PTA” referred to in these rules include all PTAs reviewing the submission).

1. ELIGIBILITY. Students must participate through a local PTA/PTSA. Each student’s eligibility is determined by the state, councils
and local PTA/PTSA. A student may develop an entry inside or outside of school.
2. ARTS CATEGORIES. There are six arts categories—dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition,
photography and visual arts. Students may enter the National PTA Reflections Program in one or more arts categories. See each
arts category rules for additional entry requirements.
3. GRADE DIVISIONS. Students may enter in the appropriate division for their grade (Primary: Preschool-Grade 2; Intermediate:
Grades 3-5; Middle School: Grades 6-8; High School: Grades 9-12; Special Artist: All grades welcome).
The Special Artist Division welcomes students from all grades and abilities and offers non-artistic accommodations (e.g.
adaptive technology; transcribing; holding a camera) for students to participate fully in PTA Reflections. Assistants must refrain
from being involved in the artistic process (e.g. developing an artist statement, choreography, music lyrics, storyboards, etc.)
Student recognition and awards are announced as part of the Special Artist Division.
4. HOW TO ENTER. Entrants must submit their artwork and COMPLETED student entry form to their local PTA/PTSA program
according to local, council and state PTA procedures. Entrants must follow requirements and instructions specific to each arts
category and division. Contact local PTA programs for deadlines and additional information.
5. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS. (All participants must also follow arts category and if applicable, Special Artist Division rules)
 Only new pieces of artwork inspired by the current year’s theme may be submitted.
 Each entry must be the original work of one student only. An adult may not alter the creative integrity of a student’s work.
Because the program is designed to encourage and recognize each student’s individual creativity, help from an adult or
collaboration with other students is not allowed except in the Special Artist Division. Other individuals may appear in or
perform a student’s work, but the work itself must be the creative product of one student only. Only one student may be
recognized as the award recipient for each entry. See the specific arts category rules and special artist division rules for details.
 Each entry must contain a title and all entries must include an artist statement. The artist statement communicates what
inspired the work, how it relates to the theme, and the content of the work. The statement must include at least 10 words and
not exceed 100 words.
 Use of copyrighted material is prohibited, except for background music in dance choreography and film production entries.
If used in dance choreography and film production entries, background music must be cited on the entry form. Plagiarized
entries will be disqualified. Use of PowerPoint templates are prohibited.
6. FINALIST SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION. Entries are reviewed at local, council, state and national levels. Each PTA determines
its own reviewers for the program. Entries will be reviewed primarily on how well the student uses their artistic vision to
portray the theme, their originality and creativity. The National PTA Reflections® program makes no restrictions on content or
subject matter in artwork. Under no condition may parents or students contact a reviewer to dispute the status/score of any
entry. Each PTA in its sole discretion will select finalists for exhibition and provide awards/prizes. Awards are announced per
local and state procedures. National awards and events are announced May 1, 2018 at PTA.org/Reflections.
7. OWNERSHIP AND LICENSE. Ownership in any submission shall remain the property of the entrant, but entry into this program
constitutes entrant’s irrevocable permission and consent that PTA may display, copy, reproduce, enhance, print, sublicense,
publish, distribute and create derivative works for PTA purposes. PTA is not responsible for lost or damaged entries. Submission
of entry into the PTA Reflections program constitutes acceptance of all rules and conditions.
8. PARTICIPATING ENTITIES. This program is administered by the National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and PTA affiliates.
Parent groups not affiliated with National PTA are not eligible to sponsor this program.
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To be completed by PTA before distribution.

NCPTA
LOCAL PTA ___________________________________________ 00005940
LOCAL PTA ID ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

Manjri Lall
LOCAL REFLECTIONS CHAIR________________________________ [email protected]
EMAIL_____________________________ 919-757-5870
PHONE_____________________

Wake
COUNTY__________________

All Contact Info Fields Are REQUIRED.

STUDENT NAME _______________________________ GRADE ______ AGE ______ CLASSROOM __________
PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME ______________________ PHONE (REQUIRED)____________________________
EMAIL (REQUIRED)_________________________________________________________________________
MAILING ADDRESS _____________________________ CITY ______________ STATE _________ ZIP _______
Ownership in any submission shall remain the property of the entrant, but entry into this program constitutes entrant’s irrevocable
permission and consent that PTA may display, copy, reproduce, enhance, print, sublicense, publish, distribute and create derivative
works for PTA purposes. PTA is not responsible for lost or damaged entries. Submission of entry into the PTA Reflections program
constitutes acceptance of all rules and conditions. I agree to the above statement and the National PTA Reflections Official Rules.

STUDENT SIGNATURE _______________________ PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE ____________________

GRADE DIVISION (Check One) ARTS CATEGORY (Check One)

 PRIMARY (Pre-K-Grade 2)  DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY
 INTERMEDIATE (Grades (3-5)  FILM PRODUCTION
 MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades 6-8)  LITERATURE
 HIGH SCHOOL (Grades 9-12)  MUSIC COMPOSITION
 SPECIAL ARTIST (All Grades)  PHOTOGRAPHY
 VISUAL ARTS

TITLE OF WORK ____________________________________________ DETAILS _________________________

ARTIST STATEMENT (In 10 to 100 words, describe your work and how it relates to the theme)
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ARTWORK DETAILS (Required):

Dance:
Cite background music (title and artist):
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Cite all performers: ______________________________________________________________________________________

Cite length of piece: ______________________________________________________________________________________

Film:
Cite background music (title and artist):
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Cite all performers: _______________________________________________________________________________________

Cite who filmed the entry and how it was filmed (ex: tripod/selfie
stick):___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Cite who edited entry: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Cite length of piece: _______________________________________________________________________________________

Literature:
Word count: ______________

Music:
Musician/performer(s): ____________________________________________________________________________________

Instrumentation: __________________________________________________________________________________________

Cite length of piece: _______________________________________________________________________________________

Photography:
Dimensions: ___________ Cite Photographer: _________________________________________________________________
Please list any Photography editing/processing software if used:
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Visual Arts:
Check the line that applies to your entry:
____ 2D artwork (ex: painting/collage/drawing)
____ 3D artwork (ex: sculpture/jewelry/metal work)

Materials: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Dimensions: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
3D artwork submissions only
_____ Check to confirm that 3 photos of the entry (a combination of angles) for judging, ID and exhibition purposes have been
submitted.