1. Reflections

2. Reflections Theme

3. Participation
Unit must be in Good Standing for students to participate
Officer’s List turned in to INPTA office
Annual financial review done and submitted to the INPTA
Remits first Dues Installment by Nov. 15th
Bylaws approved every 3 years
Current year’s 990/990 ez or 990-N filed with the IRS by Nov. 15th
Current years’s NP-20 filed with the IN Dept. of Revenue
Adheres to the purpouses and basic policies of the PTA

4. Age Divisions Primary: grades Pre K-2 Intermediate: grades 3-5
Middle School: grades 6-8
High School: grades 9-12
Special Artist students who identify
As having a disability or receive
Services under IDEA, ADA, or
Section 504

5. How to Enter
Students must submit their own artwork inspired by this year’s theme; the student entry form must be attached
Entries must meet program guidelines and requirements specific to each category and division
Each piece of art must have a title and an Artist Statement (at least 10 words no more than 100)
Entries must be submitted or postmarked by January 15th to be eligible
Projects may be hand delivered or posted to the chairman
Julie Klingenberger
5624 Countess Drive
Fort Wayne, In 46815

6. Categories
Music Composition
Film Production
Photography

7. Visual Arts 2D and 3D
Both fine and design arts accepted: drawings, models, ceramics, jewelry, collage, crafts, fashion clothes, fiber work , computer generated images or mixed media
2D works must be mounted on sturdy materialand no larger than 24x30 including matting; framed pieces will not be accepted
Include on digital image with your artwork
3D must contain 3 digital images at different angles; for judging purposes

8. Dance choreography
Solo and ensemble work of all dance styles are accepted
Entrant must be the choreographer and may also be one of the performers
If background music is used, cite it on the entry form
Video file must not exceed 5 minutesand 1 GB in size
Accepted formats AVI, FLV, WMV, MOV, and MP4

9. Film Production
Acceptrd short film styles include:animation, narrative, documentary, experimental or media presentation
Powerpoint may not be used
Entrant must be screenwriter, cinematographer, editor, and producer
If background music is used, cite it on the entry form
Video file must not exceed 5 minutes or 1 GB in size
Accepted formats include AVI, FLV, WMV, MOV, MP4

10. Literature
Acceptable forms of fiction or nonfiction: prose, poetry, reflective essay, screen play, play script, narrative, and short story
Students may write in their native language as long as an interpretive english translation is attached
Writing must not exceed 2000 words
May be handwritten or typed
Single-sided print on 8 ½’11 paper or PDF file

11. Music Composition
All music styles and combinations of instrumentation are acceptable
Entrant must be the composerand may also be a performer
Audio file must not exceed 5 minutesand 1 GB in size
Acceptable formats: MP3, WMA, WAV, ACC, FLAC
Score needs to be in PDF format (only MS and HS)

12. Photography Photo must be a single print/digital image
Collages and collections are not accepted
Student must be the photographer
Digital editing techniques which may be used are multiple exposure, negative sandwich and photogram
Print image dimensions must not be larger than 8x10 or smaller than 3x5
If mounted on mat or poster board it may not exceed 11x14
Framed prints are not accpted
Dimensions must be at least 640x960 pixelsand 300 dpi
Acceptable formats: JPEG, JPG, GIF, PNG

13. Artist Statement
The statement communicates what inspired the work, how it relates to the theme, and the content of the work. The statement must be at least 10 words and not exceed 100.

14. Awards Outstanding Interpretation Award of Excellence Award of Merit
Photos of project uploaded to the National Reflections contest
Invitation to regional awards ceremony
Name listed in the INPTA Convention program booklet
Invitation to regional awards ceremony
Name listed in the INPTA Convention program booklet
Invitation to regional awards ceremony
Name listed in the INPTA Convention program booklet

15. Regional Celebrations
Congratulatory letters sent to students, Principals, PTA presidents
Invitations to parents and teachers
Showcase of the art work by artists in that region
Medals and certificates given to all students
Refreshments served (differs from region to region)