Now accepting entries for 2026 – 2027 theme “What My Culture Means To Me.”
All submissions due by October 21st
What is Reflections?
Reflections is a chance for students to show everyone their creativity created by the National PTA! Enter a piece of art, and judges will score all the entries based on interpretation of the theme (highest determinant), creativity, and technique.
Categories
Dance Choreography | Film Production | Literature | Music Composition | Photography | Visual Arts | Accessible Arts*
*Students who identify as having a disability and may receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 may enter in the Accessible Arts division or grade division most closely aligned to their support needs.
*Quick Start Guide*
- Brainstorm about the theme: “What My Culture Means To Me”.
- Choose a category.
- Read the rules for your specific category.
- Create your unique piece of art.
- Write an artist statement to be submitted along with your piece of artwork (very important!)
- Complete the form.
- Submit your digital entry AND form by emailing artsined@lopezpta.org
- You can submit multiple entries in multiple categories. Each entry requires a new form.
Top entries in each category advance to city, state, and nationals!
*Important Info*
Rules and Entry Form Packet: English Version
Completed Entry Forms should be emailed to artsined@lopezpta.org along with a digital submission of the work. Each entry requires a new Entry Form.
PTA Member:
At least one member of household must be a PTA member for entry to be submitted. Join Lopez PTA HERE.
Examples:
Visit Texas PTA’s 2026-2027 Reflections Gallery to see examples of entries from last year.
Timeline:
Wednesday October 21st is the last day to submit your entry.
November: Judging at the State and National levels
January: Winners are notified
May: Awards Ceremony
Questions? Email: artsined@lopezpta.org
Want to know more?
Encourage your child to imagine, create, and celebrate during National Arts & Humanities Month this October.
Each year, hundreds of thousands of students in preschool through grade 12 create and submit original works in the areas of Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts.
Reflections Is…
Creativity expressed through the arts. The works are judged through a rubric by their creativity, originality and mastery of media, but most importantly on the interpretation of theme.
The PTA Reflections Program is designed to enhance a quality arts education program and provides opportunities for students to express themselves artistically and to receive positive recognition for their efforts. It challenges students to create art inspired by a specific theme. Themes are selected from hundreds of ideas submitted by students in the PTA Reflections Program Theme Search Contest.
