National PTA Reflections
The National PTA Reflections Program is an arts recognition and achievement program for PreK-12 grade students. Since 1969, over 10 million students across the nation have taken part in this popular PTA program. It offers students opportunities to express themselves creatively in six different categories and to receive positive recognition for original works of art.
Submissions are due Monday, October 27.
Our Murdock reception is Wednesday, December 3.
The theme for the 2025-26 National PTA Reflections contest is I Belong!
Students can participate in the following categories:
Dance Choreography
Film Production
Literature
Music Composition
Photography
Visual Arts
Accessible Artist
ACCESSIBLE ARTS ELIGIBILITY. The National PTA Accessible Arts Division is an option for students who identify as having a disability and may receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504. The division welcomes students of all ages and offers division-specific accommodations to ensure that every student has the chance to participate fully in the program. For more information, click here.
Interested in creating an entry? Here's what you need to do:
- Consider what the theme, I Belong, means to you. How do YOU interpret this statement, and how could YOU use art to bring your idea to life?
- Create your artwork. Once you've decided upon an idea and selected which art category you're going to work within, it's essential that you review the guidelines for your chosen category. Students opting to enter under the accessible arts category should also review the guidelines for the relevant artwork category.
- Once you have reviewed the guidelines, then you're ready to get creative! Don't forget to give your artwork a title and save your work in line with the requirements for your chosen art category. All submissions will be received electronically and will progress through the contest in this format.
- Prepare an Artist's Statement. In addition to your piece of artwork, you will need to write a short (10-100 word) Artist's Statement that will accompany your submission. This is an important part of your entry as it is carefully assessed by the judges! Click on this link and scroll down to better understand how to approach this.
- Submit your entry by October 27, 2025. Once points 1-4 are complete and you've double checked that you've prepared everything in line with the guidelines for your chosen art category, you're ready to submit your work! Submissions can be made by clicking here.
We can't wait to see all of your incredible artistic talents!
Questions? Email reflections@gomurdockpta.org.
