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 2025 -2026 theme: I Belong!

 

Students may choose one or all of the available arts categories:

 

Reflections Dance

 Dance Choreography

Reflections Film

 Film Production 

Reflections Literature

 Literature 

Reflections Music

 Music Composition 

Reflections Photography

 Photography 

Reflections Visual Arts

 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.

 

General Rules English | Spanish
-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
Student Program Rules Packet 
English | Spanish

 

Entries are due to CMS by Monday, October 20. You may turn your entries into the library. 

 

You must be a member of Curtis PTA in order to enter. Membership must be verifiable by October 31, 2025.

 

  • 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:

     

      Interpretation of Theme (40 pts.) How Closely the piece relates to the theme, based on the artwork itself and the artist statement. 

      Creativity (30pts.) How creative and original the piece is in its conception of the theme and its presentation. 

      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.

 

 

  • Primary:  Preschool – Grade 2

  • Intermediate:  Grades 3-5

  • Middle School:  Grades 6-8

  • High School: Grades 9-12

  • Accessible Arts: All students who identify as having a disability and may receive services under IDEA or ADA 

 

 

Reflections PROGRAM TIMELINE

Student Entry Deadline at the Local level:  TBD  

 

Advancing Entry Deadline at the Council/Regional level: Council PTA due date is typically set for late November or early December.

 

Advancing Entries to Texas PTA: Entries advancing to Texas PTA from the Council or Regional Coordinators must be received by 5:00 pm on January 15th. If the 15th falls on a weekend or a federal holiday, the acceptance date will extend to the following business day.

 

Advancing Entries to National PTA: Texas PTA advances selected entries no later than March 1.