Learn How to Craft an Entry following the Submission Guidelines

The National PTA Reflections Craft an Entry page provides student artists, their families, and PTA leaders with general requirements, instructions for the arts category and/or divisions and the tips for creating a successful Reflections entry. You will find the following sections:

• Entry and Category Guidelines 

• Creating Your Title and Artist Statement

• Understanding the Reflections Review Criteria 

Important Reminder

Students must participate through a local PTA/PTSA. Each student’s eligibility is determined by the state and local PTA/PTSA. If you have questions about the eligibility of your artwork or participation details (e.g., timelines, processes, requirements):

• Contact the PTA through which you are participating.

• Review this webpage. 

• Connect with New Jersey PTA Reflections Chair, Shazia Ansari at reflections@njpta.org.

Printable Arts Category and Division Guidelines

• Accessible Arts Division (English | en español)

• Dance Choreography (English | en español)

• Film Production (English | en español)

• Literature (English | en español)

• Music Composition (English | en español)

• Photography (English | en español)

• Visual Arts (English | en español)

Please note that New Jersey PTA is following all National PTA guidelines for Reflections submissions. The information above is directly from the following National PTA website: https://www.pta.org/home/programs/reflections/craft-an-entry