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PTA's “Reflections” Program
This Year's Theme (2009-2010): “Beauty is ...”
Next Year's Theme (2010-2011): “Together we can ...”

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 Farah Theissen or call 408-799-9262. Thank you for supporting the arts!
Anita, Grade 9
More images from last year, 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 (2009-2010):
"Beauty is ..."
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)
Specific Rules
for each
arts area
Dance Choreography
Film Production
Literature
Musical Composition
Photography
Visual Arts
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
2009-2010
 Beauty is ...
Next Year
2010-2011
 Together we can ...
 
2011-2012
 Students -- submit your ideas!

The theme for 2010-2011 has been selected. The winning student received $100 and recognition at the National PTA Convention in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, in June 2009.

In the Fall of 2009, an individual student or a local PTA/PTSA will be able to submit a student's suggestions(s) for the theme for 2011-2012. 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 2010.

To submit ideas, please fill out the Entry Form, print it, and send it to

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

DEADLINE: entries must be received in Sacramento by November 1, 2009.



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