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REFLECTIONS
ABOUT REFLECTIONS
Reflections has been a staple arts program in many schools for over 50 years, inviting students to explore their creativity across six incredible art forms: dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, and visual arts. More than an art program, it's a journey of self-discovery where students find their voice and express what matters most to them.
2026/2027 THEME
Calling all Lakewood artists! This year's Reflections theme is What My Culture Means to Me. Create original works of art in whatever form tells the story of your culture!
Submissions due November 13, 2026.
Reflections Participation Rules
Questions? Looking for more info on guidelines, formats or submission requirement? Please reach out to PTA Reflections Chair, Rachel Rhoades - reflections@lakewoodelementary.net.
CATEGORIES
Literature: Accepted forms of fiction and nonfiction include: prose, poetry, drama, reflective essay, graphic novel, narrative and short story. Submit either electronically or physically printed.
Visual Arts: 2D original print, drawing, painting, collage (cut and pasted materials such as clippings and photos), metal etching or punch work, fiber work or computer-generated artwork. Submit either electronically or physically if 3 dimensional.
Dance Choreography: Solo and ensemble works of all dance styles are accepted. Entrant must be the choreographer and may also be a performer. Submit electronically via a video file (.mov or .mp4).
Film Production: Animation, narrative, documentary, experimental or multimedia. Entrant must be the screenwriter, cinematographer, director, editor and producer. Submit electronically via a video file (.mov or .mp4).
Music Composition: All music styles and combinations or instrumentation are accepted, including electronic. Entrant must be the composer and may also be the performer, or one of the performers. Submit electronically via a audio file (.mov or .mp4).
Photography: Photo must be a single print/digital image. Entrant must be the photographer and may use a variety of digital editing techniques including but not limited to, multiple exposure, negative sandwich and photogram. Submit electronically or physically printed.
