Reflections Packaging Rules“Believe, Dream, Inspire…”

• Visual Arts– Submit entry backed by canvas board or pressboard not exceeding 3/8”– Clear plastic covering is highly recommended to protect artwork– Do not laminate or use food wrap– Place entry form in a sheet protector; secure with masking tape on the back of

artwork (on top of protective wrap)

• Photography– Mount photo on cardboard mat or some sort of sturdy material– Clear plastic covering is highly recommended to protect artwork – NO FRAMES!– Place entry form in a sheet protector; secure with masking tape on the back of

artwork (on top of protective wrap)

• Literature– Submit 1 original and 2 copies, in a manila folder with entry form stapled at the

top to the back of the folder– Have student make a copy – original is not returned

• Film Production– Submit entries on CD/DVD with name, grade, school, category and title of your

artwork on DVD and cover (we recommend that you submit 2 copies of your film)– Submit entry in a 9x12” brown clasped envelope with a sheet protector stapled to

outside of envelope with entry form inside protector– Have student make a copy – original is not returned

• Dance Choreography– Submit entries on CD/DVD with name, grade, school, category and title of your

artwork on DVD and cover (we recommend that you submit 2 copies of your video)

– Submit entry in a 9x12” brown clasped envelope with a sheet protector stapled to outside of envelope with entry form inside protector

– Have student make a copy – original is not returned

ALL entries must have a completed and signed Student Entry Form (2 pages) and an Artist Statement

Keys for all entries: The Artist Statement is very important! Do NOT put your name on your work of art.. Your name should only be on the Entry Form and on the back of your artwork.

Visual Arts Packaging Sample

MAX 30”

MAX

24”

Mount on something sturdy (ex: cardboard)

Place Entry Form (with Artist Statement) in sheet protector and tape to

the back

Do not put Entry Form inside the plastic

covering as we need to get it out multiple

times.

MAX 3/8” thickClear plastic covering is

recommended to protect artwork

No Names on front!

No Frame!

PhotographyPackaging Sample

MAX 11”

MAX

14”

Mount on something sturdy (ex: cardboard)

Place Entry Form (with Artist Statement) in sheet protector and tape to

the back

Do not put Entry Form inside the plastic

covering as we need to get it out multiple

times.

Clear plastic covering is

recommended to protect photo

No Names or added graphics, including lettering, on front!

No Frame!

Literature Packaging Sample

Include 1 original and 2 copies

Put Student Name on the BACK of

each page, but NOT on the front

Put page numbers on each page

Staple entry form to back of envelope.

Literature entries still need an Artist

Statement

Put in 9x12”

envelope or

manila folder

Max 2000 words

Film Production & Dance Choreography

Packaging Sample

Place Entry Form (with Artist Statement) in sheet protector and staple

to the back of the envelope

Do not put Entry Form inside the envelope as we need to get it out

multiple times.

Submit entries on CD/DVD

Include 1 original and 1 copy

Max 5 minutes and 1 GB

Write on CD/DVD and Cover: Name, Grade, Category, School and Title of Artwork

Put in 9x12” envelope