FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 

PTA Reflections Art Program asks young artists to ponder “Wow” 

August 18, 2008 (Hudson, Ohio):   The Hudson PTA announces its annual Reflections Art Program, where students in grades Pre-K through 12 are invited to submit their artistic creations. The 2008-2009 school year theme is: “Wow!”  Students are encouraged to express what “Wow” means to them artistically in one or more of the following areas: literature, musical composition, photography, two-dimensional visual arts, dance, and film production. Participation in the Reflections Program is organized by grade level, and student works are critiqued against others in the same grade division. 

Entries will be accepted from October 1 through October 31, and may be dropped off at designated collection boxes located in all school offices. Additional information, including entry forms and rules, will be sent home with students, and can also be downloaded from Hudson PTA's website at: www.hudson-pta.org. 

Reflections Art Program is a creative arts program of the National PTA. In its more than 30-year history, the PTA’s Reflections Program has encouraged millions of students across the nation to explore their artistic talents.

The Reflections Art Show will be held at The Hudson Library and Historical Society  during the month of November. During this time, the entries will be judged by a local panel of experts in each of the six categories. 

All children will be recognized for their efforts with a reception in the spring. However, those entries honored with first place ribbons at the local level will be forwarded to the state level in Columbus to compete among other local winners. Those with top honors at the state level will compete on the national level in the spring of 2009.

Questions regarding the Reflections Program should be directed to           Melissa Otto  at (330) 653-8397 or motto@hudson-pta.org.