Reflections Art Program

The National PTA’s Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boosts student confidence and success in the arts and in life.

Each year, over 300,000 students in Pre-K through Grade 12 create original works of art in response to a student selected theme.  This 50+ year-old program helps them explore their own thoughts, feelings, and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence, and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life.

The theme for the 2026-2027 program year is “What My Culture Means to Me”. Students should submit their completed works of art in one or all of the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts.

 

What is new for the 2026-2027 Reflections Program?

Reflections is regularly assessed, updated, and enhanced to ensure the program is meeting our goal of providing all students opportunities for recognition and access to the arts.

Florida PTA Reflections Advancement for County Councils:

Florida PTA Reflections Training 2026-2027: https://www.floridapta.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/FLPTA-Reflections-Training-2627.pptx

County Council Due Dates:
Please submit your County Council’s Reflections Due Dates by completing the form below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8z5Ge0L5r34WytCRsY_Etm8HOJIdvZ7NO9E1mjTmSNl5oiA/viewform

County Council			Turn-in Date	Celebration Date
Alachua			TBD
Broward			TBD
Duval			TBD
Escambia			TBD
Hillsborough			TBD
Indian River			TBD
Martin			TBD
Miami-Dade			TBD
Orange			TBD
Palm Beach			TBD
Pasco			TBD
Pinellas			TBD
Seminole			TBD
Sunshine State PTA			TBD
Volusia			TBD
Brevard			TBD
Flagler			TBD
Lake			TBD
Okeechobee			TBD
Osceola			TBD
Polk			TBD
St. Lucie			TBD
Citrus			TBD
Hernando			TBD
Levy			TBD
Marion			TBD
Sumter			TBD

 

Updated Materials

• Entry Form: Yes/No Accessible Arts Question A “no” option was added to opt-in question for the Accessible Arts division. This aims to further clarify the division’s purpose for participants.

• Film Production Clarifications Clarifying language was added to the Film Production guidelines regarding the use of digital slide presentations (e.g., PowerPoint) and original footage. “All entries must include original student footage/media/material. Digital slide presentations (PowerPoint) are not allowed.”

• Leader Guides and Checklists Basic updates and enhancements were made to the digital guides and checklists for PTA Leaders and State Leaders to improve accessibility and relevance for leaders.

On Hiatus

• National Theme Search Contest There will be no Theme Search Contest during the 2026-2027 program cycle. During the hiatus, National PTA will develop an updated contest structure and process to improve overall efficiency and contest participation.

All students attending PTA schools sponsoring the program are invited to participate and submit original artwork in one of six areas (click on the category for instructions):

• Dance Choreography | Spanish
• Film Production | Spanish
• Literature | Spanish
• Music Composition | Spanish
• Photography | Spanish
• Visual Arts | Spanish
• Accessible Artist | Spanish

Artworks are submitted first to local unit PTAs, where they are first recognized, celebrated and judged by grade-level divisions. Local unit PTAs then send a selection of entries on to county councils for judging. The final artworks submitted to Florida PTA by county councils are then considered for Awards of Excellence or Awards of Merit. Award of Excellence entries are then forwarded to National PTA to represent Florida at the National level.

State-level Award of Excellence honorees receive:

Award of Excellence trophy and certificate.

State-level Award of Merit honorees receive:

Award of Merit trophy and certificate.

State-level Honorable Mentions honorees receive:

Honorable Mention certificate.  

*If a student attends a school that does not sponsor the National PTA Reflections Program, they may join any local PTA/PTSA or the Sunshine State PTA and submit an entry.  A selection of entries will then be advanced to the nearest County Council for judging.

**National PTA Reflections winners will be announced May 1st, 2027.

For additional resources, please visit the National PTA Reflections Page

State PTA Reflections Library – Programs | National PTA