DFT Committee Chairman: Pamela Anderson
ENTRIES DUE TO DFT BY NOVEMBER 2ND
2009/2010 theme is "Beauty Is..."
Entry Forms, Guidelines, and Rules are available at the bottom of this page.
What is Reflections?
The PTA believes all children deserve a quality arts education
and encourages students to pursue artistic expression through participation in
its annual arts Reflections Program. The Texas Reflections program has the
most participation of any PTA program with entries totaling over 75,000 across
the state. The program offers students the opportunity to create works of art
for fun and recognition. Students in preschool through grade 12 are encouraged
to create and submit works of art in six areas: literature, musical
composition, photography, the visual arts, dance choreography, and film/video.
In its more than 30-year history, the program has encouraged millions of
students across the nation and in American schools overseas to create works of
art.
Each year, the Reflections Program challenges students to
create art that interprets a specific theme. The theme for 2009-2010 is
"Beauty Is..." Students participate in the Reflections Program by submitting
entries to their local PTA or PTSA. Any PTA/PTSA in good standing is eligible
to sponsor a Reflections Program. A great learning experience!
Participating in the Reflections Program is an opportunity for
students to explore and learn about various art forms. It does not matter
whether an entry created for the Reflections Program has been created as a
classroom assignment or independently at home. Artistic exploration and
expression enhance and develop intellectual, social and physical skills.
Creating art is a valuable learning process. When children express themselves
through words, pictures, movement, music, photography and other art forms,
they grow intellectually. They learn to analyze their thoughts, feelings and
ideas. They learn to look at things, people and experiences in a fresh and
exciting way and they become more interested in the ideas and works of others.
The Reflections Program also helps parents encourage and
recognize the continuous self-discovery process of their children. The PTA's
Reflections Program is designed to enhance rather than replace a quality arts
education. It provides opportunities for students to express themselves and to
receive positive recognition for their artistic efforts. Parents, teachers and
community members all play a critical role in fostering a positive learning
environment for children.
Supporting the Reflections Program is one way adults can help
create that environment. Participation Young artists participate in the
Reflections Program through their local PTA or PTSA. A student may submit an
entry in any of the six arts areas listed below.
Only original works of art are accepted. Arts areas are:
literature, musical composition, photography, the visual arts, dance
choreography, and film/video. Participation in the Reflections Program is
organized by school grade. This allows recognition and judging of artworks by
appropriate developmental age and skill levels. Grade divisions are: Primary
(preschool-grade 2), Intermediate (grades 3-5), Middle/Junior (grades 6-8) and
Senior (grades 9- 12). The Reflections Program is structured for PTAs to
recognize students at the Local PTA, Council PTA, Area PTA, state and national
levels.
Entry Forms and Rules for Students