The Reflections Art Contest is now open! This year's theme is “I Am Hopeful Because..."
Reflections National Art Context is here! This year's theme is "I Belong!" Explore the arts and express yourself! Encourage your kids to participate and submit in one of the following categories. Submissions are due by 11/21/25.
Film production - is the process of making a film. The producer (student submitting the entry) is not required to appear in the film but if the student chooses a tripod may be used. All screenwriting, directing and editing must be done by the student producer. PowerPoint presentations are not allowed. Consider creating a film with the following styles: animation, narrative, documentary, experimental, multimedia
Literature - is the art of writing. The author (e.g., student submitting the entry) is a person who expresses their own thoughts and ideas through the use of words. Collections of literary work, such as multiple poems or short stories are not accepted.
Consider the following literary styles: prose, poetry, drama, reflective essay, narrative, short story
Music composition- is the process of creating a new piece of music. The composer (e.g., student submitting an entry) is a person who expresses their own thoughts and ideas through the use of sound.
Consider the following musical styles and instruments: A Cappella, Blues, Choral, Country, Electronic, Hip hop, Jazz, Latin, Musical, Orchestral, Pop, R&B, Religious, Rock, Symphonic/Concert Band and Traditional.
Photography - is the process of creating an image. By focusing on objects using various lenses, filters and light sources, photographers may demonstrate the use of photographic techniques conventionally or digitally. Collages and collections of photos are not accepted.
Consider the following accepted forms of photography: a single photo, panoramic, photomontage (one print of multiple original photos), a multiple exposure, negative sandwich or photogram and original black-and-white and color images.
Visual arts - includes many art forms that are visual in nature. Through combined elements like color, shape, and texture, visual artwork is not only pleasing to look at but also expresses an idea or thought. Collections are not accepted.
Consider the following accepted forms of visual arts: Architecture (2D/3D), carpentry, ceramics, collages (combined non-photographic and/or photographic elements), digital art and graphics (drawings/paintings/illustration), crafts, design, dioramas, drawing, fiberwork, jewelry, kites, metal etching/punch work, mobiles, painting, printmaking, sculpture and wind chimes.
All entries must include a completed entry form with a unique title and artist statement.
Please email Lisa Jenkins at reflections@ephesuspta.org for any questions.
Submissions can be dropped off in a box by the cafeteria or coordinated with Lisa Jenkins
Volunteers are needed for judging the entries - email Lisa Jenkins if you are interested!