Arts in Education
National PTA believes EVERY child deserves a QUALITY arts education.
Participation in the arts. . .
o Levels the playing field for underserved students
o Develops the whole child.
o Nurtures creativity and teamwork.
o Connects families and schools to one another and to their communities.
Participation in the arts. . .
o Levels the playing field for underserved students
o Develops the whole child.
o Nurtures creativity and teamwork.
o Connects families and schools to one another and to their communities.
REFLECT on the theme. CREATE an original work. BE RECOGNIZED.
Since 1969, the Reflections program has encouraged millions of students across the nation and in American schools overseas to explore their artistic talents by creating works of art for fun and recognition. Annually, hundreds of thousands of students participate in the Reflections program through their local PTAs. Students in preschool through grade 12 are encouraged to submit works of art in six categories:
o Dance Choreography o Film Production
o Literature o Musical Composition
o Photography o Visual Arts
Local winners in each category go on to compete at the district / region and state levels. State winners are then considered for a National PTA Reflections award, including:
o Outstanding Interpretation Awards
o Awards of Excellence
o Awards of Merit
“Art has the role in education of helping children become like themselves instead of more like everyone else” – Sydney Clemens
