REFLECTIONS ARTS PROGRAM

PTA Reflections is a nationally acclaimed student recognition program to encourage artistic creativity in the classroom and at home. Students of all grades and abilities may participate and explore the arts based on a yearly theme.

 

Students may choose one or all of the available arts categories:

 

 

Film

  Film Production

Music  Music Composition

Visual Arts  Visual Arts

Dance Choreography  Dance Choreography

Literature

  Literature

Photography

  Photography

 

The arts—and the National PTA Reflections program—support student success and serve as a valuable tool for building strong partnerships in your school community. Celebrate arts learning in your school community with Reflections. 

 


 2023-24 REFLECTIONS

The 2023–2024 Reflections theme is:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Express your artistic talent and show us how you are HOPEFUL through Reflections!

 

Each year, the National PTA Reflections program offers local, regional, state and national opportunities for young artists in PreK through Grade 12 to be recognized for their creativity.

 

Grade Divisions:

  • Primary:  Preschool – Grade 2
  • Intermediate:  Grades 3-5
  • Middle School:  Grades 6-8
  • Special Artist:  All grades welcome

 

 

Review Criteria

  • Interpretation:  How closely the piece relates to the theme, based on the artwork itself and the artist statement.
  • Creativity:  How creative and original the piece is in its conception of the theme and its presentation.
  • Technique:  The level of skill demonstrated in the basic principles/techniques of the arts area.

Submissions are considered for local, regional, state and national level awards and prizes. Learn more about state-level and national-level awards and events.

 

Visit the 2022-2023 Gallery to see examples of previous entries: 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/121427226@N06/albums/72177720307946319

 

Links to forms and rules: https://www.txpta.org/reflections-participation

 


 

All  entries  due  Wednesday,  October  18th

 

For more information, please fill out this online form:

 

Reflections Information Form

 

Questions?  Contact Kaitlyn Cunningham at artsineducation@cheathampta.org

 


Enter your ideas for next year's theme!

Winner gets $100! 

 

Visit for more information: https://www.txpta.org/reflections-theme-search

 

Fill out this form: https://fs1.formsite.com/txpta/form335/index.html