Reflections is a National PTA arts recognition program and competition that helps students 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 not only in school but in life.
This year's theme is: I Belong!
Art Categories
There are six categories of art accepted for the Reflections competition. Each student may submit up to one entry per category.
- Literature: Works of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, prose, drama, short stories, and lyrics.
- Music Composition: Original musical composition, with or without words.
- Photography: Color or black and white, including techniques like photogram, negative sandwich, and multiple exposure.
- Visual Arts: Architecture (2D/3D), carpentry, ceramics, collages, photographic collages, computer-generated image, crafts, design, dioramas, drawing, fiberwork, jewelry, kites, metal etching/punch work, mobiles, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and wind chimes.
- Film/Video: Original works, with or without sound, including animation, narrative, documentary, experimental, or music video/film.
- Choreography/Dance: Originally choreographed dance composition.
Submission Instructions
Visit WA State PTA Reflections to learn more about the art categories and associated rules under the section "Student Entry Rules."
- If you are submitting physical artwork, please bring it to school on October 28, 2025. We will be collecting it at the front office before school starts.
- If you are submitting electronic entries (film/video, choreography/dance), please load them on a USB drive and drop them off on October 28, 2025 in the front foyer from 9:00 am to 9:30 am.
All participants must submit a signed entry form.
Download Entry Form Descargar formulario de inscripción
Hard copies of the entry form are available on the PTA shelf near the front office.
Family Art Night
Entries will be displayed during Family Art Night. Check back soon for the date! This exciting event will feature a showcase of all the submitted artworks from the Reflections competition.
Contact Us
If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out to us at:
Email: reflections@ivepta.org
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555 NW Holly Street
Issaquah, WA 98027
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