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 2024 -2025 theme: Accepting Imperfection....

 

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.

 

2024-2025 REFLECTION THEME - ACCEPTING IMPERFECTION
 
Express your artist's voice and tell us how you Accept Imperfection through Reflections! This year's theme was suggested by a Texas student, Paige from Barbara Bush Middle School PTA. She has this to say about what inspired her to suggest this theme:

 

“I feel like Accepting Imperfection is especially relevant today with what we are exposed to through technology. I think we all need to take a step back and remember that imperfection is beautiful. (This theme is) a reminder to myself that mistakes are welcome because they are a part of being human. Our flaws are as much a part of us as our strengths, so being imperfect should be perfect enough for us.”

Each entry is judged within each category and grade level, and entries are advance based on:

  • Interpretation of Theme: How closely the piece relates to the theme, based on the artwork itself and the artist's statement.
  • Artistic Merit/Creativity: How creative and original the piece is in its conception of the theme and its presentation.
  • Mastery of Medium: The level of skill demonstrated in the basic principles/techniques of the arts area.

Students should download the Program Rules / Program Rules (Spanish Version). This will ensure their art meets the requirements for each art category.

 
Each entry must be accompanied by a completed Student Entry Form / Student Entry Form (Spanish Version)

 

Visit the 2022/23 Reflections Gallery to see examples of entries from previous years.

 

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.