National PTA Reflections Arts Program
National PTA Arts Recognition program that helps students 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.
Students create original works of art in response to a theme. Students from Washington State may submit their works of art in one or all of these categories:
- Literature
- Music Composition
- Photography
- Visual Arts
- Film/Video
- Choreography/Dance
- Special Artist Division
Category Rules/Guidelines
2020-21 Music Composition Rules
2020-21 Visual Arts Rules *No 3D Visual Arts accepted. LWPTSA and WSPTA only accept 2D Visual Arts entries.
2020-21 Dance Choreography Rules
Entry Form
2020-21 Clara Barton PTSA Entry Form
Judging Critique
All Reflections program entries are judged on three criteria:
- Interpretation of Theme (40%)
- Creativity (30%)
- Technique (30%)
Notice how heavily “Interpretation of Theme” is weighted? This is what makes the National PTA Reflections Arts Program unique. A well-developed concept is more important than technique.
Watch for information in April 2021 for the 2021-22 PTSA Reflections Arts Program.
Questions? Email the PTSA Reflections Chair at reflections@clarabartonptsa.org.