PTA Reflections 2025/26

Calling all Lincoln Lions! Students are invited to submit an original work of art in the annual PTA Reflections Art Program, a national art contest that encourages creative expression in the forms of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts.

 

This year, the contest theme is "I Belong!" Entries are due by Wednesday, October 22, 2025 using our online submission form: ONLINE FORM LINK

 

Please contact [email protected] with any questions!

• Link to submission guidelines: https://capta.org/programs-events/reflections/general-rules/
• PTA Reflections video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F30WEbPSYIs

 

Explore the Arts and Express Yourself

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.

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.

 

Categories and Divisions

Students participate in the appropriate division for their grade: Primary (Pre-K - Grade 2), Intermediate (Grades 3-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), High School (Grades 9-12), Special Artist (All grades welcome).* 

Students submit their completed works of art in one or all of the available arts categories: 

Film Production

 Music Composition

 Visual Arts

 Dance Choreography

 Literature

 Photography

 

*Students who identify as having a disability and may receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 may enter in the Special Artist Division or grade division most closely aligned to their functional abilities.