Reflections Checklist

Entry Tips and Checklist

Think 

• What does ‘Accepting Imperfection’ mean to me? 
• How might I show it through writing, dance, music, film, photography or visual art? 
• Consider several ideas before moving forward

Do 

• Gather supplies and get started! 
• Consider making a quick and dirty version, or a rough draft, before creating your final entry
• Make a complete entry before evaluating or critiquing your work. Your best work is finished work!
• Note: judging is blind so keep identifying information like your name or the title of your work out of your work. It will go on the entry form only.

Self-evaluate 

• Does this work reflect the theme? 
• Am I proud of my work in my chosen medium? 
• Is this my unique perspective? 
• If you answered ‘no’ to any of the questions, and you have time to revisit your work, take another stab at your entry!

Prepare Entry

• Give your work a title (that doesn’t include the name of this year’s theme)
• Write a 100 word (or less) statement about your work. The best artist statements explain how the work was created and elements of the work you want to call attention to. Be brief and concise, and proofread your work!
• Format your work to the following: 
  • Visual Arts & Photography: JPG/JPEG/PNG
  • Literature: PDF
  • Dance & Film: MP4 and AVI
  • Music Composition: MP3 and WAV/Notation - PDF
• Please KEEP your physical entry (art work and entry form)! They may be needed if the work is advanced to the next phases of the competition!

Submit by November 1st!

Fill out entry form and email digital work to [email protected]