Reflections ProgramDesigned to enhance rather than replace a quality arts education, the PTA® Reflections ProgramSM provides opportunities for students to express themselves and to receive positive recognition for their artistic efforts.2011-2012 Reflections Program Theme: "Diversity Means..." PTA believes all children deserve a quality arts education and encourages students to pursue artistic expression through participation in its annual arts Reflections Program. The program offers students the opportunity to create works of art for fun and recognition. Students in preschool through grade 12 are encouraged to create and submit works of art in six areas: dance choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography, and the visual arts (which includes art forms such as drawing, painting, print making, and collage). For more than 40 years, the program has encouraged millions of students across the nation and in American schools overseas to create works of art. The Reflections Program was started in 1969 by then Colorado PTA President Mary Lou Anderson. Students participate in the Reflections Program by submitting entries to their local PTA or PTSA. Any PTA/PTSA in good standing is eligible to sponsor a Reflections Program. Rules and deadlines are not the same for all PTAs. Contact your state PTA for specific guidelines. |
Reflections ExhibitCoverage of the Reflections Exhibit at the Department of Education |
Instructional Videos for Reflections ProgramVideos to assist in converting video files to the proper format |
About ReflectionsBackground information on the PTA Reflections program |
How to BeginLink to more information on how to get started with a Reflections program |
Reflections Arts Enhancement GrantsMatching grants for student-centered arts education programs |
2011 Reflections Winners2011 Reflections winners and background information about the PTA Reflections program. |
Promoting ReflectionsLink to tools to promote your Reflections program. |
