Student Showcase
Reflections Overview For Families and Students
Reflections is a National PTA arts recognition program 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.
Students in pre-K through grade 12 create original works of art in response to a theme. The theme for the 2023-2024 program will be “I am Hopeful Because…”
Students submit their completed works of art in one or more of the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts. While the primary focus of Reflections is a celebration of creativity through positive recognition, finalists from local PTAs will move on to their council PTA (if applicable), then finalists from councils will move on to the state round. Washington State PTA finalists who receive an “Outstanding Interpretation” award will advance to the National PTA round.
Young artists get involved by contacting their local PTA leaders. The deadline for turning in artwork to your local PTA will typically be in late autumn. Local PTAs and councils can choose to accept physical entries or virtual. Only virtual submissions will be sent to the WSPTA level for judging.
The theme of the 2023-2024 program is “I am Hopeful Because…” All skill levels are encouraged to participate. How you choose to interpret the theme is completely up to you! We look forward to seeing and celebrating what you are hopeful for.
Tips for completing your entry form
Give your artwork a meaningful title, make sure that you complete the entire form, including signatures, and that you have a solid artist statement. The artist statement is an important piece, and should explain how your art ties to the theme “I am Hopeful Because…” You could share what inspired you, and what materials you used.