How to participate

1. Choose an arts category and get inspired by this year's theme, I BELONG! (Learn more about the theme HERE)

2. Create your work of art following the category's guidelines (available through the links below)

3. Write your 10-100 word Artist Statement describing how your work relates to the theme

4. Submit your completed student entry form and creation ​by email to arts@brightpta.org or drop off at the Bright Academy - Front Office during the submission window (October 1-29)

Additional rules and tips:

​Take a few moments to review the Official Participation Rules and Category Guidelines before submitting an entry. Each student can submit multiple entries!​​​​​

1. ​At least 1 member of your household must be a 2025-2026 PTA member to participate. Not a member? Join the PTA!

2. Remember! Each entry should be submitted individually​​

3. Check your email throughout the school year for more information

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Student entries are judged based on:

1. Interpretation of the Theme: how closely the piece relates to the theme, based on the artwork itself and the artist statement

2. Artistic Merit/Creativity: how creative and original the piece is in its conception of the theme and its presentation

3. Mastery of Medium: the level of skill demonstrated in the basic principles/techniques of the arts area​​​​