PTA Reflections is a nationally acclaimed student recognition program to encourage artistic creativity in the classroom and at home. Students of all grades and abilities may participate and explore the arts based on the 2018-2019 theme "Heroes Around Me" We believe this creative theme will spark imagination and creativity in school and at home. Encourage your school to imagine, create and celebrate with Reflections during National Arts & Humanities Month this October.
Create an Original Work
Only new and original works inspired by the theme: Within Reach will be accepted. Enter in 1 or more of the following arts categories.
- Dance Choreography
- Film Production
- Literature
- Music Composition
- Photography
- Visual Arts
Submit Your Entry
Follow your school's PTA deadlines and instructions on how to enter. Your submission must include a completed and signed Student Entry Form.
In your artist statement, tell us about your work and what it means to you.
- How does your work relate to the theme?
- What is your personal connection to the theme?
- What did you use to create your work (e.g. supplies, technology, instrumentation, props, etc.)?
- What/Who was your inspiration?
Judging Criteria
Volunteer arts and education experts review submissions without knowledge of the entrants’ identity. Judges look for personal interpretations on the program theme that best exemplify creativity and technical skill.
- Interpretation: How closely the piece relates to the theme, based on the artwork itself and the artist statement.
- Creativity: How creative and original the piece is in its conception of the theme and its presentation.
- Technique: The level of skill demonstrated in the basic principles/techniques of the arts area.
For more information, contact Eleica Rowe, Reflections Chair at reflectionart.arpta@gmail.com
Forms & Resources
About Us
Copyright © ArkansasPTA
- Register your PTA Annually to Participate in Reflections
- Student Entry Form
- Reflections Chair's Handbook
- Reflections Chair's Handbook (Spanish)
- Leader's Checklist
- Reflections Leader Training Video
- Reviewers Instructions & Judging Criteria
- Reflections Celebration Guide
- NPTA Toolkit, Forms, and Rules
- Reflections Printable Poster
- Reflections Printable Poster (Spanish)
- Reflections Printable Postcard
- Reflections Theme Search Contest 2019-20