The 2010-2011 Reflections theme is "Together We Can".

Detailed information and student entry instructions is available at: http://www.ptareflections.org/ 

Student Entry Form

Please watch for further details on deadlines for submitting your creations . . . 

Reflections is a National PTA sponsored arts program.  It is designed to provide an opportunity for students to use their creative talents and to express themselves through the arts.

Any and all Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade students may enter through their local PTA.  The program is divided into four age groupings and there are currently 6 art divisions:  Literature, Musical Composition, Photography, Visual Arts, Dance Choreography, Film/Video Production.

The Reflections Program was established in 1969 by National PTA board member Mary Lou Anderson.  Since that time, more than 10 million students have participated in the program.  The program’s longevity and participation figures attest to its strength.  The excitement and enthusiasm that the program generates for children, parents, schools, and communities is unmatched.

The goal of the Reflections Program is participation and appreciation for the arts.  Although the Reflections Program follows a “contest” format, winning should not be the emphasis.  Reflections Program chairs should remember children in all grade levels have talents to express and the Reflections Program can give children who have never tried creating a work of art a chance to experiment and feel good about their art work.  Participation in the Reflections Program is a great way for students to explore and learn about various art forms.  Creating art is a valuable learning process.

Each student may enter in any of the six art areas:

• Literature

• Musical Composition

• Photography

• Visual Arts

• Dance Choreography

• Film/Video Production

Each student enters in one age category:

• Primary:  Preschool – Grade 2

• Intermediate:  Grades 3 – 5

• Middle/Junior:  Grades 6 – 8

• Senior:  Grades 9 – 12

Participation in the Reflections Program is open to all students in attendance at a PTA/ PTSA school in good standing where the program is sponsored.  Entries are advanced through PTA channels.  All entries at the National PTA level must be submitted by a state PTA.

The Reflections Program is structured for PTAs to recognize students at the unit, council, district, state, and National PTA levels.