National PTA Reflections® Art Contest
Embrace the Beauty of Imperfection!
We invite you to join the National PTA Reflections® art contest, where this year’s theme is “Accepting Imperfection.” Sometimes things don’t turn out perfectly—and that’s okay! This contest encourages you to celebrate mistakes, unique ideas, and the beauty that comes from being different. Please click HERE for details.
2024-2025 Theme: “Accepting Imperfection”
Whether it’s a crooked line, coloring outside the lines, or something that didn’t go as planned, imperfections can make art even more special. We want to see how you express this in your artwork! Show us how embracing imperfections can create something wonderful.
Contest Guidelines
- Size: Artwork should be no larger than 24 x 30 inches.
- Who Can Enter: This contest is open to all Barnard Elementary School students (UTK – 5th Grade).
- Art Style: You can use any materials you like! Paint, pencils, markers, crayons, collage, or digital art & graphics—whatever inspires you. However, computer-generated images cannot be accepted.
- Submission Deadline: All entries must be submitted by October 15, 2024.
How to Enter
- Create your artwork based on the theme “Accepting Imperfection.”
- Fill out the entry form (download HERE) and attach it to your artwork.
- Submit your entry by October 15, 2024: Drop it off at the front office or submit it to your homeroom teacher.
Prizes
Every entry will be celebrated, but a few special pieces will be selected for prizes, including art supplies, zoo or museum tickets, ice cream vouchers, gift cards, and more.
Judging Criteria
- Interpretation of the Theme (40%): How closely the piece relates to the theme based on the work itself and the artist’s statement.
- Creativity and Originality (30%): How well you show the idea of accepting imperfection. We love to see unique ideas!
- Artistic Techniques (30%): The level of skill demonstrated in the basic principles/techniques of the art medium.
