“The Reflections Program provides students with the opportunity to create works of art for fun and recognition. Reflections can also serve as an outlet for students to creatively explore what they are learning in the classroom. When children express themselves through words, pictures, music, dance, film, and other art media, they grow intellectually; they learn to analyze their thoughts and feelings. The Reflections Program helps parents encourage the creativity, self-discovery, and lifelong learning of their children. Supporting the PTA Reflections Program is one way you can increase student achievement, foster student talents, and promote the arts.”
– National PTA
This Year’s Reflection Theme: Accepting Imperfection
Each year, students TK–12th grade create original works of art in response to a student-created theme. This program has ran for over 50 years, and aims to allow students to explore and share their thoughts, feelings and ideas.
Students submit original works of art in one or all of the following categories within their division (Primary: TK–Grade 2, Intermediate Grades 3–5), Middle School (Grades 6–8), High School (Grades 9–12), Accessible Arts* (all grades welcome):
- Film Production
- Music Composition
- Visual Arts
- Dance Choreography
- Literature
- Photography
*Students who identify as having a disability and may receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 may enter in the Accessible Arts division or grade division most closely aligned to their support needs.
Enter your creations each year!
Ask your teacher, front office, or PTA members for more information and the deadline to turn in your work!
Visit PTA Reflections to register and for consent forms for all projects in which a person’s voice or image will be used in the artwork.
Visit PTA Reflections – Program Gallery to view previous entries and winning pieces.