What is reflections?
What is reflections?
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National PTA's Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boost student confidence and success in the arts and in life.
Each year, over 300,000 students in Pre-K through Grade 12 create original works of art in response to a student-selected theme. This 50+ year-old program helps them explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life.
The 2024–2025 Reflections theme is "Accepting Imperfection"
Students submit their completed works of art in one or all of the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts.
Rules
Please review the rules for each category before submitting your artist's entry
Dance Rules
Film Production Rules
Literature Rules
Music Composition Rules
“Accepting Imperfection”
That’s the theme for the 2024-25 Reflections Art Program, which has been bringing the arts to life for more than 10 million students since 1969. California State PTA and its members, families and kids are on the forefront of this amazing program, which increases community awareness of the importance of arts in education.
Reflections encourages students of all ages to:
Unleash creative talents and be inspired
Express themselves imaginatively in their artwork
Experience the fun and joy of making art
Tap into critical thinking skills to create art inspired by the annual theme
Receive positive recognition for their original works of art.
All students are invited to participate and submit one original artwork in any or each of the six areas:
Dance Choreography
Literature
Photography
Film Production
Music Compositionw
Visual Arts
*students can submit for more than one area, but only one submission per category
We ask that all entries are submitted by Monday September 16, 2024.
A google form will be coming soon to submit entires, but in the mean time if you have any questions or want more information you can reach out to our Reflection Committee Chairs:
Ramya Ramnath & Smiti Anand at:
Go Bulldogs!
It's that time already, when we are looking for a new theme idea. The 2025-2026 theme search has begun. California State PTA will submit five student-created themes to National PTA for review and consideration.
Theme search starts today and goes till November 1st.
All students need to do is review past themes so they don't repeat a theme and then create a brand new theme for the future. Inspire the nation and send us your ideas.
Here is the link to send to your students if they want to take part in choosing the 2025-26 theme.
Please share with your community.
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