Reflections Art Contest

2026-2027 THEME:  What My Culture Means To Me

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CONTEST OVERVIEW:

National PTA has a long-standing commitment to arts education. The Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boost student confidence and success in the arts and in life.

 

With positive recognition as the focus of this program rather than competition, students of all ages and abilities can experience the benefits of creative expression and help in finding their own voice in telling their unique story.

 

The Reflections program is open to all Texas students.  For art submissions to be eligible:

  • Students must have a family member in the PTA (Join at https://www.raepta.org/joinpta for $13.50)

  • Entries should be brought to school between October 5th to October 8th 

  • Students must follow all rules and submit a complete entry form. Click here for the ENTRY FORM

Eligible students may enter any or all of the six art categories. Multiple entries within a single arts category are permitted.  Each entry must be the original work of one student and created specifically for the Reflections program based on the national theme. Each entry must also conform to the guidelines developed by National PTA.

 

Visit our 2025-2026 Reflections Gallery to see examples of entries from last year.

Entry Forms and Rules:

Students should download the Program Rules to ensure their art meets the requirements for each art category. Each entry must be accompanied by a completed Student Entry form.

Student Program Rules Packet  English | Spanish
Student Entry Form   English | Spanish

CATEGORIES:

Film

  Film Production

Music

  Music Composition

Visual Arts

  Visual Arts

Dance Choreography

  Dance Choreography

Literature

  Literature

Photography

  Photography

 

THEME: 

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Awards and Recognition:

Students can be recognized for their art at the school, council, state, and national levels. 

IMPORTANT LINKS:

Student Entry Form English | Spanish
General 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
Single Page Rules English | Spanish
PDF Version Student Entry Form  English | Spanish
Texas Reflections Info: https://www.txpta.org/reflections
National Reflections Info: https://www.pta.org/home/programs/reflections

CONTACT:

For additional information or questions about the RAE Reflections program, please email: reflections@raepta.org.