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Reflections Arts Program

Explore the Arts and Express Yourself

National PTA has a long-standing commitment to arts education. The Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boost student confidence and success in the arts and in life.

Each year, over 300,000 students in Pre-K through Grade 12 create original works of art in response to a student-selected theme. This 50+ year-old program helps them explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life.

Students participate in the appropriate division for their grade: Primary (Pre-K - Grade 2), Intermediate (Grades 3-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), High School (Grades 9-12), Special Artist (All grades welcome).*

Students submit their completed works of art in one or all of the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts.

Dance Choreography

Film Production

Literature

Music Composition

Photography

Visual Arts

*Students who identify as having a disability and may receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 may enter in the Special Artist Division or grade division most closely aligned to their functional abilities.

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Thank you for letting us know that you're participating in Reflections!
Registration is now closed for the 2022-2023 program: Show Your Voice!

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Special thanks to Jason Yevin, from Salk/Macarthur PTSA in New York, who submitted the 2022-2023 Reflections theme: Show Your Voice!

How to Participate

Individuals Connect with Local PTAs

Students or parents looking to participate in the Reflections program should connect with their Local PTA. Find your local PTA here: Find My PTA.

Find My PTA

Local PTAs Follow State PTA Guidelines

PTAs looking to host a Reflections program should reach out to their State PTA. As Reflections is a state-run program, Local, District, Region and Council PTAs should implement the program based upon the specific forms, deadlines and guidelines which are required by their State PTA. Connect with your State PTA Reflections Program.

State PTA Reflections Programs

State PTAs Connect with National PTA

State PTA Reflections leaders should reach out to National PTA to become part of the State Reflections Network to support their Local, District, Region and Council PTAs through the Reflections program. Student winners from the State PTA level have the opportunity to advance to the national level for recognition and awards.

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Get Inspired by Reflections

Watch and Learn

Watch this short Reflections introduction video to learn the basics of the program. Use #PTAReflections to share this video and get your school community excited about Reflections!

Show Your Voice!

Find inspiration for your Reflections entries with our 2022-2023 Reflections Call for Entries video. Let us know how this year’s theme Show Your Voice! inspires you using #PTAReflections!

Celebrating 50+ Years of Reflections

Explore 50+ years of the Reflections program and learn about the impact Reflections has had on students, families and communities since the program was founded in 1969. Enjoy the program's timeline and share your experience with Reflections using #PTAReflections!

From Art to Exhibit

Student winners from the local level have the opportunity to move up through their district, region, council and state PTA programs to the national level. National Reflections winners are announced in May and celebrated throughout the following year. Visit our awards page for information about and artwork from our national winners.

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