Reflections

Only original works of art are accepted. This year Opstad Elementary will be accepting entries in 4 of the categories: 

• Literature: works of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, prose, drama, short stories and lyrics.
• Music Composition: original musical composition, with or without words.
• Photography: color or black and white, included techniques: photogram, negative sandwich, and multiple exposure.
• Visual Arts: drawing, painting in tempera, oil, acrylic, watercolor & t-shirt paints, computer generated art, two-dimensional collage, printmaking, needlework & leather tooling.

Participation is organized by student age and grade levels. Student works are critiqued against others in the same grade division. This allows recognition and judging of artworks by appropriate developmental age and skill levels. The grade divisions are:

• Primary: Kindergarten – Grade 2
• Intermediate: Grades 3 – 5
• Accessible Arts: Grades K-5 (see WSPTA Website: Accessible Arts Division for more information)

Entries are judged on creative ability and interpretation of the theme.

Entries will be submitted digitally. However, if an entry advances to the National level, a physical copy may be requested, so please keep your original work. Selected works may also be displayed at the school.

All entries need the following:

• A Title
• An Artist Statement
• Do not place Artist Name on the front of the piece.