Reflections Art Competition: The World Would Be A Better Place If…

September 21, 2014

The world would be a better place if… is the theme for the 2014-2015 school year. This theme by Mercedes Messer of Puyallup, Washington was selected through the Reflections Theme Search Contest. When asked what inspired her theme, Mercedes said, “Our world, because I care about it and wanted to know other kids’ ideas on how we could make it a better place.” Join the search for a future theme by entering the annual Theme Search Contest.

Reflections is an annual arts competition spearheaded by the National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and serves as their cornerstone arts program. Reflections helps highlight the importance of the arts as part of a well-rounded education. When children express themselves through words, pictures, music, dance, and other art forms, they grow intellectually and socially. They learn to analyze their thoughts, feelings, and ideas; learn to look at things, people, and experiences in a fresh and exciting way; and become more interested in the ideas and works of others.

Stillwater students of all grade levels are invited to submit original artwork inspired and created specifically for this year’s unique theme: The World Would Be A Better Place If…. Submissions can be entered in the form of visual art, photography, literature, film, music, and dance. Winners will be chosen from each category and all participants will be recognized in a Stillwater Reflections Gala on Thursday, November 20, 2014. The winning entries at Stillwater then move on to District judging along with the other school entries from the Riverview School District. Those that win at the District level move on to State and then National level judging. This is an exciting opportunity for your child!