The 2026-2027 Reflections program theme is "What My Culture Means to Me." This theme was created by Sophia Partola from Wilton High School PTSA in Connecticut.
What is Reflections?
Reflections is a multi-level arts program that brings students, families, and communities together through the creativity.
Each year, students create original works of art in response to a student-created theme. Students can enter one or more arts categories and participate the program division that best fits their grade level or support needs. Based on options available in each state, winning entries may advance for additional recognition at the state and national levels.
Students create artworks in one or more of the available arts category areas, including Dance Choreography, Film Production, Music Composition, Literature, Photography, and Visual Arts.
Students submit and participate in grade-based divisions:
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Primary (Pre-K - 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 Grades Welcome)
How Do I Submit an Entry?
Click here to get a submission packet.
Complete the packet and turn it in along with the Reflections artwork submission.
Drop all entries off in the Woodsboro Elementary front office, in the Reflections drop box.
Deadline for entries is Friday, October 16th, 2026. No entries will be considered after the deadline.
Keep these basic entry requirements in mind when creating your Reflections entry:
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Entries must be inspired by the current annual theme.
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Entries must be new artwork, created for the Reflections program.
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Entries must be original artwork created by one student only. Only (1) student is awarded per entry.
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Entries must include an original title and artist statement.
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If you use technology or digital platforms to create an entry, you must include a brief description of how the tool(s) was used.
For guidelines and tips on crafting an entry, visit the National PTA Reflections site page here.
