The PTA supports the arts at Ben Franklin year round by providing the Art Enrichment Program with funds for art supplies and compensation for an artist-in-residence.  The Franklin PTA also participates in the Reflections Arts program which is sponsored by the national PTA.

Tell me more about Art Docents - look here for a complete FAQ on the art docent program at Ben Franklin.

Art Projects and Ideas - A growing list of the basic principles of art and projects you can use to demonstrate those principles.

Art Room Inventory - Check the inventory when planning your art lesson.  There are also hints for using the various items in the inventory.

Useful Resources - Look here for our favorite links to art projects, museums, and other websites that can help you plan and teach your art lessons.

2010-2011 PTA Reflections:  "Together We Can"  Find out more about this year's Reflections theme.  This page also contains the forms needed to participate in the Reflections Arts program.

Ben Franklin also offers an after school enrichment art program taught by Rachel Muller.  The Winter Session has the theme of Pioneers.