Reflections art program
PTA Reflections is a nationally acclaimed student recognition program to encourage artistic creativity in the classroom and at home. Students of all grades and abilities may participate and explore the arts based on the 2026/2027 theme: What my Culture Means to Me
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- 2026/27 Marion Reflections Student Entry Form link: https://forms.gle/
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Students may choose one or all of the available arts categories:
Dance Choreography
Film Production
Literature
Music Composition
Photography
Visual Arts
The arts—and the National PTA Reflections program—support student success and serve as a valuable tool for building strong partnerships in your school community. Celebrate arts learning in your school community with Reflections.
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| -Single Page Rules | English | Spanish | |
| -Dance Choreography | English | Spanish | |
| -Film Production | English | Spanish | |
| -Literature | English | Spanish | |
| -Music Composition | English | Spanish | |
| -Photography | English | Spanish | |
| -Visual Arts | English | Spanish | |
| -Accessible Arts Rules | English | Spanish | |
| Student Entry Form | English | Spanish | |
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Click HERE for 2026/27 Marion Reflections Student Entry Form
Entries are due to Marion by Tuesday October 20. You may turn your entries into the library.
You must be a member of Marion PTA in order to enter. Membership must be verifiable by October 31, 2026.
Reflections Artwork Review Criteria The program theme and review criteria are what make Reflections stand out among other arts contests. National PTA provides the following criteria for reviewing Reflections submissions:
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Interpretation of Theme (40 pts.) How Closely the piece relates to the theme, based on the artwork itself and the artist statement.
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Creativity (30pts.) How creative and original the piece is in its conception of the theme and its presentation.
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Technical Skill (30pts.) The level of skill demonstrated in the basic principles/techniques of the arts area.
Submissions are considered for local, regional, state, and national level awards and prizes. Learn more about Regional, State, National level awards and events.
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Primary: Preschool – Grade 2
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Intermediate: Grades 3-5
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Middle School: Grades 6-8
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High School: Grades 9-12
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Accessible Arts: All students who identify as having a disability and may receive services under IDEA or ADA
Reflections 2026/27 PROGRAM TIMELINE
- Marion Student Entry Opening Date: September 17, 2026
- Student Entry Deadline: October 30, 2026
- Advancing Entry Deadline to the Council/Regional level: November 15, 2026
- Advancing Entry Deadline to State level: January 15, 2027 at 5:00 PM
- Advancing Entry Deadline to National level: March 1, 2027
