Reflections

"I will change the world by..."

That's the theme for the 2021-20221 Reflections Art Program which has been bringing the arts to life for more than 10 million students since 1969. And California State PTA and its members, families, and kids are at the forefront of this amazing program, which increases community awareness of the importance of arts in education. The Reflections Arts Program is a national arts recognition and achievement program for students. Since 1969, more than 10 million students across the nation have taken part in this popular PTA program.

The excitement and enthusiasm that the program generates for students, parents, schools, and communities is unmatched with the majority of California PTAs participating in the program at all PTA levels.

That's why the Reflections Program provides an excellent opportunity for students of all ages to:

  • Unleash their creative talents and be inspired

  • Express themselves imaginatively in their artwork

  • Experience the joy and fun 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

As an added bonus, in showcasing and celebrating student talent, the Reflections Program increases community awareness of the importance of the arts in education.

For more information, please visit our Reflections Facebook page, or contact Pleasanton PTA Council Reflections Chair, Mirjam Dijkxhoorn at Reflections@pleasantonpta.org.

How to Participate

Contact your school's PTA when school reopens and turn in your entries by their due date.

Art Areas (6)

To participate, students submit an original piece, inspired by the annual theme, for their school's Reflections Program in any of the following arts areas:

  • Dance Choreography

  • Film Production

  • Literature

  • Music Composition

  • Photography

  • Visual Arts

  • Special Artist

Divisions (5)

To allow student artworks to be recognized and judged with the appropriate developmental age and skill levels in mind, the Reflections Program is organized by school grade, offering 5 divisions:

  • Primary: Preschool-Grade 2

  • Intermediate: Grades 3-5

  • Middle/Junior: Grades 6-8

  • Senior: Grades 9-12

  • Special Artist: Non-Graded Special Artist Division

Reflections Program Levels

Reflections is a nation-wide arts appreciation and recognition program for students sponsored by National PTA.

  1. Student Reflections entries at a school are first recognized, judged, and celebrated by the local PTA unit.

  2. Some selected unit entries are then chosen to represent the PTA at the council and district PTA levels.

  3. Student artwork submitted to California State PTA by a district PTA will be considered for an Award of Excellence and an Award of Merit.

Additional Information & Forms

Entry form

Each school site has its own pre-filled form available, use the above form only if you are not able to access that form.

Rules

Links to more information