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An idea for every day of the week
What is Start the Art?
During the second week in october, PTa invites students, teachers, families, schools, and communities to celebreate the importance of the arts in education. Use these ideas for
Launch the PTA Reflections Program.
Host an introductory meeting to distribute the Reflections Program rules and fliers and discuss the 2008–2009 Reflections Program theme. Provide students with giveaways—basic art supplies, blank compact discs, disposable cameras, etc. You can download fliers to promote your Reflections program here.
Bring the arts into your school.
Invite local musicians, theater groups, and dance troupes to perform at a special assembly or to provide hands-on lessons to students. Advocate for arts in schools through a "Dear Mr. president..." letter-writing campaign.
Celebrate diversity.
Showcase international music, dance, literature, and visual arts at an assembly, in the hallways, and in classrooms.
Promote learning.
Have children create picture books or short stories at an authors night, or introduce students to a new art movement and have them create works of art in that style.
Share with parents.
Host a student art exhibition for the community, or organize a variety show to allow students to perform for their parents.
Be creative as you plan your PTA Start the Art Week activities. Utilize community resources, including arts organizations, libraries, museums, theaters, and universities that may be located just outside your school doors. (Many museums host free days and events to make the arts available to everyone!) Send home notices asking parents to share their talents, resources, and/or time. Bringing arts programs into your school is a great way to engage parents and community members in the life of the school. Advocating for the arts actively involves parents, teachers, students, and community.
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