Reflections Art Program

Hope to see you there!

Reflections® is a theme focused National PTA and Washington State PTA arts recognition program.  The Reflections program celebrates K-12 student creativity and encourages school age youth to express themselves through the arts.  Student art is judged first at the school level (Meridian Park). Finalists from the school level will move on to the district level (Shoreline) and then the state and national levels for judging.

January 2024 update:

Please give a round of applause for four of our Meridian Park Cheetah student artist finalists! Their artwork is moving on to the state for judging in the 2023-24 Reflections Art Program! Congratulations and good luck to you four!

  • Emma Deng – Kindergarten
  • Kiara Wang – 2nd grade
  • Sooyoung A. Choi – 4th grade
  • Sebastian Lambie – 5th grade

Your works of art, as well as all the other Meridian Park and district student artist’s art, were on display at the recent reception & artwork showcase at the Shoreline Center. Thank you for sharing your wonderful artwork you created for the world to see.

December 2023 update:

Great work, Cheetah artists!  Meridian Park’s student artists who submitted artwork in the Reflections Program now have their work currently being judged at the district level. We had incredible participation–the highest of any school in the district!

There will be an in-person reception for all the Shoreline School District Reflections artists, grades K-12. Please put this date on your calendar to come out and support our student artists, and to see the work of other students in the district.

Reflections Art Showcase and Artist Reception

Wednesday, January 10, 2023
6:15-7:45PM

Shoreline Center
18560 1st Ave NE
Shoreline, WA 98155

All Meridian Park students are encouraged to participate in the Reflections Art Program! (Previous art experience not required | Special Artist Category for students identified as having a disability)

There are 6 art categories for student artists to choose from.

Step 1:
Reflect on the theme “I am Hopeful Because…”		This step is important!
Step 2:
Select and art category in which to express your reflection on the theme		See below for a list of art categories and their descriptions.
Step 3:
Create a work of original art		Student artists should be mindful of how their work reflects the theme, as well as the artistic technique (skill in process, use of materials, etc.) and presentation (attention to details).  Do not put names in front of art or writing. It is recommended that students (parents) review the full  Student Entry Rules (EN ESPAÑOL) prior to starting their art.
Step 4:
Complete the REFLECTIONS ENTRY FORM / EN ESPAÑOL including artist statement		The artist statement should thoughtfully communicate the content and inspiration of the work and how it relates to the theme.
PLEASE NOTE: The statement will be considered part of the art during the judging process
Step 5:
Submit art and entry form.
Please email your entry form as a PDF attachment and an image of your artwork as a JPG attachment via email to MPPTSAreflections@gmail.com
Deadline for submission is November 17, 2023. Submissions before this date are welcome and appreciated!

The categories for entry are: 

  • Music:  musical composition, with or without words
  • Writing:  fiction, nonfiction, poetry, prose, drama, short stories, lyrics
  • Photography: color or black and white photography (various photographic techniques accepted)
  • Visual Arts: 2D – drawing, painting, computer generated art, collage, printmaking, or 3D – sculptural works (clay, wood, glass, leather, fabric, etc.)
  • Film/ Video Production: animation, narrative, documentary, experimental or music video (with or without audio)
  • Dance: choreographed dance composition

Students may submit/enter in as many different arts categories as they would like, however only one entry per category is allowed.  A separate entry form is required for each submission.  Only new, original works of art, inspired by the current year’s theme, may be submitted. For more detailed descriptions and guidelines for each category, go HERE, scroll down the page, and click the arrow next to Student Entry Rules.

Looking for inspiration? Check out last year’s
Shoreline Entries and Finalists!

Shoreline student art showcase/exhibit scheduled for January 10, 2024. Details above.

Questions? Email Jenny at MPPTSAreflections@gmail.com