PTA REFLECTIONS ARTS PROGRAM

 

The National PTA Reflections Program is an arts recognition program to encourage artistic creativity in the classroom and at home. It offers students opportunities to express themselves creatively in six different art categories and to receive positive recognition for original works of art inspired by a pre-selected theme.

THIS YEAR'S THEME IS "I AM HOPEFUL BECAUSE..."

Reflections Details

Students may choose one or more of the available art categories:

**IMPORTANT**

Students may enter as many pieces as they would like in one or all art categories.  

Deadline for submissions: October 13, 2023

Elementary School Grade Divisions:

New for 2023-2024

This year, Ms. Dahm is hosting a "Reflections Contest Club." This club is for students interested in submitting fine art for Reflections but who don't have art supplies at home. Dates for the club are: 

  • September 22
  • September 29
  • October 6

Also new for 2023-2024: 

  • In August 2023, the North Carolina PTA announced a change to whose work can be submitted to the County level of the competition. This year, only "winners" can be submitted. This includes two winners per category, plus the division winner. 

  • This year's artwork submission process has changed. Please review the important steps below. 

  • The NC PTA has eliminated the membership requirement for 2023-2024!

Important Forms

Students will need to submit a Student Participation Form for EVERY piece they submit for judging

 

Please make sure to follow the general guidelines and the Art Category Guidelines.

  • For more details and guidelines please visit Wake County and North Carolina PTA Websites. Please make sure you follow all the rules and presentation guidelines to avoid disqualification. 
  • If your child plans to participate in the Reflections contest, the intent form must be filled out online. This helps us determine how many judges are required based on the number of interested artists.
  • Artist Statement - THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT! Make sure your statement connects your creation to this year's theme. Minimum 10 words, maximum 100 words.

***IMPORTANT**** 

Please read the following instructions carefully before you fill out the HDE Student Participation Form 

  • Step 1: Please make sure you are signed into a parent's personal gmail or are using parent's personal email (no work emails or student school emails, please) when completing this form. Parent and student are to complete form together (including uploading artwork).
  • Step 2: On the last page, before submitting, you will be prompted to right click and print the page. Please have the parent/guardian print and sign this page.
  • Step 3: Submit a scanned copy of the parent-signed page and your digital artwork to your Reflections Chair's email: highcroftdriveptareflections@gmail.com. 

REQUIRED: Parent signature needed for acceptance of submission.

 

Note: This link is ONLY valid for Highcroft Drive Elementary. Please do not use this link to submit artwork for any other schools.

 

All the artwork must be submitted by October 13, 2023,  no later than 11:59PM EST.

Contact Us 

If you have any questions, please email: highcroftdriveptareflections@gmail.com

 


Reflections Theme Search Competition 

Choose a theme for the 2025-2026 Reflections Program! Help the National PTA pick the theme idea that will spark fun and creativity during the 2025 - 2026 Reflections program. The student who submits the winning entry will receive a $100 prize from the National PTA. Learn more about the theme search competition here!
 

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