Reflections

Reflections is a National PTA program that encourages students to create and submit original works of art in response to a student-created theme each year.

The 2026 Reflections theme is....

Students can submit original works of art inspired by this theme through visual art, writing, music, dance, film, or photography.

Entries are due: Oct 16, 2026

Here are helpful tips and tricks for crafting your entry. You can also see examples of art work submitted in previous years at the bottom of this page.

Keep these basic entry requirements in mind for your entry:

Entries must be inspired by the current annual theme.

Entries must be new artwork, created for the Reflections program.

Entries must be original artwork created by one student only.
Entries must include an original title and artist statement.
If you use technology or digital platforms to create an entry, you must include a brief description of how the tool(s) was used.

When you're ready to submit your project, please complete this Student Entry Form.

Official Rules (English)

Reglamento Oficial (Español)

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Visit the National PTA Reflections page for more info.

Through the PTA Reflections Art Program, students are given the opportunity to explore ideas and learn through the arts. The program started in 1969 and has reached more than 10 million students. Each year, hundreds of thousands of students in preschool through grade 12 create and submit original works in the following areas: