Reflections Art Program
2026-2027 Reflections theme:
“What My Culture Means to Me”
Explore the Arts and Express Yourself
This program is for students of all grades and their parents and caregivers.
National PTA has a long-standing commitment to arts education. For over 50 years, Reflections has helped students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning. The Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boosts student confidence and success in the arts and in life.
Each year, hundreds of thousands of students in pre-K through grade 12 create original works of art in response to a student-created theme. Students submit in one or more of the available arts categories and, based on grade and/or support needs, participate in one of the program divisions.
Training
- August 2026 IUCPTA Training
- CAPTA Reflections Training Sessions 26/27 (via Zoom):
- August 12th, 7:00 PM – Jumpstart Your Reflections Program!
- August 26th, 7:00 PM – How to Use the Reflections Virtual Form
- September 15th, 7:00 PM – How to Judge Reflections Entries
- September 30th, 7:00 PM – Prepping Reflections Entries for Judging
**Unit chairs, check your email for the Zoom link.
Unit Chair Resources
- CAPTA – Reflections Resources
- Kustom Imprints – to purchase Reflections-related items
- Virtual Form – copy the form and personalize it for their schools.
**Make sure to use the Google account that you want to receive submissions to.
The Deadline to turn in Unit Awards of Excellence entries to IUCPTA will be Monday, Oct 26th by 11pm.