PTA Reflections Art Program 2026–2027
The PTA Reflections Art Program is back, and we're excited to kick off another year of celebrating student creativity! This year's theme is "What My Culture Means to Me", inviting students of all ages to express their unique perspectives through dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, and visual arts. Reflections is a wonderful opportunity for students to explore their creativity, share their voice, and receive recognition for their original artwork at the local, district, state, and even national levels.
If you're interested in serving as your PTA/PTSAs Reflections Chair or would simply like to receive program updates, resources, deadlines, and training information, please complete the Google Form. Ninth District PTA will be scheduling a Reflections Zoom training with updated materials and program information for the 2026–2027 year soon. Also save the dates for these upcoming trainings from California State PTA :
- Jumpstart Your Reflections Program! - August 12 at 7:00 PM
- How to use the Reflections Virtual Form - August 26 at 7:00 PM
- How to Judge Reflections Entries - September 15 at 7:00 PM (NEW this year - specifically for judges)
- Prepping Reflections Entries for Judging - September 30 at 7:00 PM
We look forward to helping you bring this inspiring program to your school!
-Jemima Dutra, Ninth District PTA, Reflections Chair reflections@ninthdistrictpta.org
Reflections Art Showcase 2026
Not sure where to start? Try creating a piece that shows what makes you feel at home, what community means to you, or where you feel the most like yourself. The possibilities are endless!
Need help? Reach out to your Council President or contact us at Reflections@ninthdistrictpta.org — we’re here to help you shine!
Links to resources
Ninth District PTA Reflections Chair-Jemima Dutra, reflections@ninthdistrictpta.org
Entry Forms
If your Unit or Council would like to provide printable entry forms to your students, please see below. These are fillable and can be linked to your website or social media that students can fill out and print to submit to you along with their artwork.
Fillable Student Entry Form-Spanish
Judging
Reflections Reviewer Packet (from National PTA)
Creating an Artist Statement
Click Here for Information on Creating an Artist Statement
Councils & Out-of-Council Submission Information:
Training Materials
Recording of the Start Your Program Training
Copy of the Start Your Program Powerpoint in English
Start Your Program Powerpoint En español
Make your copy of the Virtual Form
Form Setup Powerpoint
Rules by Category, Participation Forms, Post Reflections Materials, National PTA & Local Leader's Guide
Questions? Contact your Council PTA Reflections Chair or Ninth District PTA Reflections Chairperson, Jemima Dutra at reflections@ninthdistrictpta.org.
Get started with Reflections at your Unit or Council!
Follow this link to the Reflections presentation shared at our Summer Leadership Conference.Please follow this link to California State PTA for Reflections information and resources https://capta.org/programs-events/reflections/reflections-art-program-resources/
There are also many marketing materials found on the California State PTA website. Local Leader's Guide (en español).
More about Reflections…
Membership in PTA provides the opportunity to participate in the National PTA Reflections program.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.Curious about the history of the National PTA Reflections Program?
Check out the “Timeline” of the program and be inspired by its history and purpose – pta.org/home/programs/reflections/timeline
Ninth District PTA Reflections Art Showcase
This past March Ninth District PTA held an event showcasing the Award of Excellence and Award of Merit recipients. We had over 100 students participate in this year's Reflections Art Program with the theme "Accepting Imperfection". Here is a link to view the video of the Award of Excellence Art submissions that were sent up to California State PTA for further judging.
Photos above are from the 2023-24 Reflections Art Showcase