Explore the Arts and Express Yourself

For over 50 years, Reflections has helped students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning. The Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boosts student confidence and success in the arts and in life.

The PTA Reflections Program aims to:

Inspire students and families to creatively engage around the annual theme.

Share resources to support families' artistic endeavors and access arts education opportunities.

Provide student artists access to recognition and celebrations for their creative talent.

Encourage continued participation in the arts.

Arts Categories

Students create and submit original works of art in the areas of Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography and Visual Arts.

Reflections Theme

In Reflections, entries must be inspired by the annual theme. Creativity and uniqueness of your creative interpretation of the theme are highly valued during the review process. Each year, a new student-created theme inspires participants.

How to Participate

Managed at the state level, Reflections participation depends on each state PTA's forms, deadlines, and guidelines. Students must participate through a PTA and must follow the processes specific to the PTA and their state’s program. You cannot submit entries directly to National PTA.