It’s Reflections season with art projects & entries being turned in. Students and families are excited at the ability to create projects in the 6 art categories and share their talents and creativity! Did your PTA sponsor the Reflections Art Program at your school? Have you ever thought of integrating your Membership campaign with those … Continue reading Integrating Membership into your PTA Programming: Reflections
Be An Arts Advocate – Speak Up for Diversity in the Arts
As we head back for another school year, take note that the arts are an essential part of a complete education, whether it happens in the home, school, or community. Children and youth benefit from innovative thinking, creative expression and improved focus. PTA supports programs that promote the public awareness of the arts and arts … Continue reading Be An Arts Advocate – Speak Up for Diversity in the Arts
Painting Outside the Lines
Welcome to our 48th year of PTA Reflections! I want to briefly introduce myself. I have been involved in the Reflections program for the last 9 years, first as a local Reflection’s Chair and then as Southern Region Chair. I am excited to serve as the Illinois PTA Cultural Arts Director. Since 1969, the National … Continue reading Painting Outside the Lines
PTA SPOTLIGHT 2017: A Story of Art and Celebration
On May 13, the Illinois PTA 4th Annual SPOTLIGHT: A Children’s Celebration of Art and Community was held at Millikin University in Decatur. This year, 235 participants viewed the galleries, participated in workshops, and celebrated our children. We thank Mother Nature for providing our families a perfect day to make a day trip to Decatur … Continue reading PTA SPOTLIGHT 2017: A Story of Art and Celebration
News from National Convention—Plan Your PTA Year with National PTA Programs
One of the major benefits of having a PTA is being able to take advantage of National PTA’s numerous free turn-key programs. A workshop at the 2016 National PTA Convention spelled out how PTA leaders can plan their entire PTA year using these programs. By taking advantage of these programs, PTAs can easily and effectively: … Continue reading News from National Convention—Plan Your PTA Year with National PTA Programs
PTA SPOTLIGHT 2016: An Amazing Day of Art and Celebration
What an amazing day was had by all at this year’s SPOTLIGHT: A Children’s Celebration of Art and Community held at Millikin University in Decatur, IL. This year, 298 participants viewed the galleries, participated in workshops, and celebrated our children, a 39% increase over last year’s attendance. While the weather outside was gloomy, smiles brightened … Continue reading PTA SPOTLIGHT 2016: An Amazing Day of Art and Celebration
Judging and Paperwork and Packaging, Oh My!
It’s time to start collecting all of those Reflections projects to get them ready for the next level. There are a few steps to keep in mind at this point of the program. Judging Please remember that you only need to judge if you have collected more projects that you can pass along to the … Continue reading Judging and Paperwork and Packaging, Oh My!
Reflections
Submitted by Joan Scovic, Cultural Arts Director Reflections is the National PTA Arts program that encourages children to create works of art in six different arts categories. The program has a different theme each year, and the theme for the 2014-2015 school year is "The World Would Be A Better Place If..." Each local unit … Continue reading Reflections
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