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PTA's “Reflections” Program
This Year's Theme: “Wow!”

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 -- contact Suman Ganapathy, 408-863-0549. 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 (2007-2008):
"Wow!"
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
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 hide past years.)
 
1970
 Children & Youth Mirror Their World
 
1971
 Children & Youth Look to Tomorrow
 
1972
 America, The Beautiful, The Ugly
 
1973
 This is Our Country
 
1974
 From Sea to Shining Sea
 
1975
 Our Heritage—Our Hopes
 
1976
 Spirit of 76’ – Miracle of America
 
1977
 What the World Needs Now
 
1978
 Love Is
 
1979
 Look Out Your Window
 
1980
 Behind the Gates of Tomorrow
 
1981
 What a Family Means to Me
 
1982
 What Makes Me Smile
 
1983
 Life in These United States
 
1984
 I Have a Dream
 
1985
 What Sparks My Imagination
 
1986
 From Liberty’s View
 
1987
 In Celebration: A Past to Remember, A Future to Mold
 
1988
 Wonders of the World
 
1989
 Proud Experiences
 
1990
 Where Does the Sky End?
 
1991
 If I Had a Wish
 
1992
 Exploring New Beginning
 
1993
 Imagine That
 
1994
 If I Could Give the World a Gift
 
1995
 Dare to Discover
 
1996
 Just Open Your Eyes and See
 
1997
 It Could Happen
 
1998
 Wouldn’t it be Great if
 
1999
 Suddenly you turn around and…
 
2000
 Anything is possible…
 
2001
 It would be really strange if…
 
2002
 I hold in my hand…
 
2003
 Signs of Courage
 
2004
 I’m really happy when…
2005
 A Different Kind of Hero
 
2006
 I Wonder Why
 
2007
 My Favorite Place
 
2008
 I can make a difference by ...
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This Year
2008-2009
 Wow!
Next Year
2009-2010
 Beauty is ...
2010-2011
 Students -- submit your ideas!

The theme for 2009-2010 has been selected. The winning student will receive $100 and recognition at the National PTA Convention in San Diego in June 2008.

In the Fall of 2008, an individual student or a local PTA/PTSA will be able to submit a student's suggestions(s) for the theme for 2010-2011. 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 2009.

To submit ideas, print the Entry Form, fill it out, 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, 2008.



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