There are two contests students may enter:
1) Theme Search Contest – Deadline for this contest is Friday, November 3, 2023. Students help pick a theme that will spark fun and creativity during the 2025-2026 Reflections Program. The student who submits the winning entry, will receive a $100 prize from the National PTA.
2) Reflections Artwork Contest Deadline for this contest is December 5, 2023 – Students create original artwork in accordance with the theme “I Am Hopeful Because…” in any of the six possible categories.
About the Reflections Program
National PTA’s Reflections program has helped students 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.
Each year, over 300,000 students in Pre-K through Grade 12 create original works of art in response to a student-selected theme. In response to this theme, students create works of art in one or all the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts.
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. Student entries submitted to the national level go through two rounds of review by esteemed arts professionals across the country. National Reflections winners are announced in May and celebrated annually at the National PTA’s Convention & Expo in June. Over 200 students are recognized for their achievements in the arts with prizes and scholarships, and their works are showcased and exhibited throughout the year.
There are two contests students may enter:
1) Theme Search Contest – Students help pick a theme that will spark fun and creativity during the 2025-2026 Reflections Program. The student who submits the winning entry, will receive a $100 prize from the National PTA.
2) Reflections Artwork Contest – Students create original artwork in accordance with the theme “I Am Hopeful Because…” in any of the six possible categories.
Reflections Theme Search Contest
Deadline: Entries must be received by Free State PTA at [email protected] by November 3, 2023.
The search is on for a future Reflections theme!
Help the Natonal PTA pick the theme idea that will spark fun and creativity during the 2025-2026 Reflections program. One (1) child’s theme search submission will be chosen by a team of National PTA volunteers to inspire creativity and imagination of thousands of students across the country and in U.S. schools overseas. The student who submits the winning entry will receive $100 prize from National PTA.
Click here for the Student Entry Form. (please link to the 2023-2024 Theme Search Packet PDF, which is attached to the email)
Reflections Artwork Contest Rules and Guidelines
Deadline: Complete entries must be received by Meiyu Tsung, Reflections Chair at
[email protected] by December 5, 2023.
The following documents must be reviewed before submitting an entry:
Click here for the Student Entry Form (please link to Artwork contest entry form-fillable PDF, which is attached to the email).
Please be sure submissions are in accordance with Reflections Rules and are accompanied by a complete Student Entry Form with all required signatures. Submissions should be emailed to [email protected]. You will receive a confirmation email once your submission is received.
Special Artist Division
The Special Artist division is an option for students with disabilities who receive services under IDEA or Section 504 to have the opportunity and accommodations they may need in order to participate fully in the National PTA Reflections Program. The Special Artist division offers modified rules and guidelines to ensure that every student has the chance to be part of the National PTA Reflections program.
Click here for the Special Artist Division Rules.
See documents below for details
For questions or more information, contact:
Meiyu Tsung, Reflections Chair, at
[email protected]
2022-23 Winners
