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PTA's “Reflections” Program
This Year's Theme (2012-2013): “The Magic of a Moment ...”
Next Year's Theme (2013-2014): “Believe, Dream, Inspire”

Who
Your child, & hundreds of thousands of others, pre-school thru high school, all over the country!
What
National PTA's art contest -- each year, kids create art works inspired by a common theme!
Kids -- express yourselves!
When
Now! Each PTA sets its own deadline (usually around mid-October). Please ask your PTA Reflections Chair!
How
Use your imagination! It's more about creative interpretation of the theme than about technical skill.
Where
At your school. (Your PTA must be participating in the Reflections program.)
Why
  (1) Have fun!
  (2) Encourage participation.
  (3) Build appreciation of the arts.
  (4) PTA supports the arts!
Maya, Grade 1
Why Not?
If your child wants to participate, but your PTA doesn't do Reflections, please consider starting a Reflections program at your school! It's lots of fun. The kids will love it. You can do it -- & we'll help! Find out how -- write to Susannah Vaughan or call 408-732-1458. Thank you for supporting the arts!
Anita, Grade 9
More images from past years, click here. Larger images, click image.



Age Groups
 
Arts Areas
 
Theme
•
 Primary
P thru 2
•
 Intermediate
3 thru 5
•
 Junior
6 thru 8
•
 Senior
9 thru 12
 
•
 Literature
•
 Musical Composition
•
 Photography
•
 Visual Arts
•
 Dance Choreography
•
 Film/Video Production
 
This year (2012-2013):
"The Magic of a Moment ..."
Past & Future years:
see below for contest info!

Rules & Details
Rules
Each entry must follow the General Rules and the rules specific to the type of artwork being submitted.
General Rules (for all arts areas)
Spanish
Special Artist Rules (for all arts areas)
Spanish
Specific Rules
for each
arts area
Dance Choreography
Spanish
Film Production
Spanish
Literature
Spanish
Musical Composition
Spanish
Photography
Spanish
Visual Arts
Spanish
Very Important!
¡Muy Importante! 		(1) Each entry must be your child's original creation.
(2) Interpretation of the theme is more important than technique!
(3) Each entry must follow rules of size & content for its arts area.
(4) Each entry must have a fully completed entry form attached to it!
(5) Entries with incomplete entry forms will be disqualified.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions

Individual
Entry Form
Not downloadable from this web site.
Please get partially pre-filled entry forms
from your PTA Reflections Chair.

Reflections Themes & CONTEST!
 
 
   (Click here to show past years.)
This Year
2012-2013
 The Magic of a Moment ...
Next Year
2013-2014
 Believe, Dream, Inspire
 
2014-2015
 Students -- submit your ideas!

The theme for 2013-2014 has been selected. The winning student received $100 and recognition at the National PTA Convention here in San Jose, CA, in June 2012.

In the Fall of 2012, an individual student or a local PTA/PTSA will be able to submit a student's suggestions(s) for the theme for 2014-2015. The theme may include a wide variety of subjects that will appeal to students in preschool thru grade 12. The winning student will receive $100 and recognition at the National PTA Convention in June 2013.

To submit ideas, please fill out the Entry Form (available soon), print it, and send it (snail mail only, not e-mail or FAX) to

California State PTA
Attn: Reflections Theme Search
2327 L St.
Sacramento, CA 95816

DEADLINE: entries must be received in Sacramento by Thursday, November 1, 2012.



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