Explore the Arts and Express Yourself

REFLECTIONS, a nationally recognized arts appreciation and awards program for students, proudly sponsored by the National PTA, comes alive each Fall. This program offers students opportunities for recognition and a gateway to the arts, fostering their confidence and overall success in both artistic endeavors and life.

Annually, over 300,000 students spanning from Pre-K through Grade 12 craft original artworks in response to a theme they select themselves. With over half a century of history, this program empowers students to delve into their thoughts, emotions, and ideas, cultivating artistic literacy, enhancing self-assurance, and igniting a passion for learning that paves the way for greater achievement in academics and life beyond.

REFLECTIONS inspires students of all ages to:

  • Unleash their creative imaginations through their artwork
  • Experience the fun and joy of making art
  • Harness critical thinking skills to craft art inspired by the yearly theme
  • Receive positive recognition for their original works of art.

Join us in celebrating the artistic journey and self-expression of our students through REFLECTIONS.

Click here to see the winners of the 2022 – 2023 Reflections Art Program.

The theme for the 2023-24 REFLECTIONS Arts Program has been revealed as:

“I am Hopeful Because…”

Students are invited to unleash their creativity by submitting their completed artworks in one or more of the available arts categories:

  • Dance Choreography: For more information about this category, click here.
  • Film Production: For more information about this category, click here.
  • Literature: For more information about this category, click here.
  • Music Composition: For more information about this category, click here.
  • Photography: For more information about this category, click here.
  • Visual Arts: For more information about this category, click here.
  • Special Artist Division: For more information about this category, click here.

Please ensure all entries are submitted by the deadline of October 13, 2023.

HOW TO ENTER:

  1. Have your child come up with an original idea for their entry around this year’s theme “ I am hopeful because …”.
  2. Please note that this year all entries must be submitted via this online form and must not exceed 1GB in file size.
  3. Click the link to complete and submit the entry form online: ONLINE SUBMISSION ENTRY FORM
  4. Entry is due October 13, 2023.

For further inquiries about the program or if you would like to volunteer for the committee, please email our Reflections Chair, Stephanie Carton at [email protected]

For further information, visit:  https://www.fourthdistrictpta.org/reflections/

For more information on the National PTA Program: Reflections Arts Program | National PTA