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Do you enjoy art or have an interest in writing and taking photos? Then join us and have fun unleashing your inner artist with PTSA Reflections! Pick up submission guidelines and an entry form today from WHS PTSA. For inspiration, visit Reflections virtual art gallery and learn more about prizes and scholarships at https://www.pta.org/home/programs/reflections/awards.
National PTA has a long-standing commitment to arts education. The Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boost student confidence and success in the arts and in life.
Each year, over 300,000 students in Pre-K through Grade 12 create original works of art in response to a student-created 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.
Categories & Guidelines
There are even more opportunities for creative thinking across the Reflections arts categories! Here are just a few ideas to get begin working on your entry:
Write a Story in Literature: Tell the story of your experiences using different characters, settings and plot points that help share how belonging feels. This can help you process your journey and see it from a new perspective.
Collage Making in Visual Arts: Create collages using magazine cutouts, photographs, and other materials to create a cohesive image. Focus on how you personally define belonging, identity and community to help you visualize and explore your feelings in a tangible way.
Symbolic Imagery in Photography: Set, stage and capture an image with different pieces that jointly symbolize belonging, such as group activities, or shared spaces. Use these symbols to create a visual narrative about connection and togetherness.
Contest & Entry Form
There will be three winners in all categories!
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
Based on State PTA rules and guidelines, these works of art may be submitted for state and national level awards and recognition opportunities.
Reflections Theme
2024-2025 Accepting Imperfections
Alexandria Bueno
Waimea High School Winner
First Place in Visual Arts
“Accepting Imperfection” in my words is like hanging art up in a gallery. With 2 other paintings of casual stuff, the one in the middle frames a mess of an average student going through college assignments. Framing such a mess makes me think on how even messy areas like the situation in the middle makes up a beautiful art piece.
Virtual Exhibit
Check out our virtual exhibit recognizing all national-level award winning artwork submitted in the 2024-2025 National PTA Reflections program, Accepting Imperfections.
Get Inspired by Reflections
Celebrating 50+ Years of Reflections
Explore 50+ years of the Reflections program and learn about the impact Reflections has had on students, families and communities since the program was founded in 1969. Enjoy the program's timeline and share your experience with Reflections using #PTAReflections!
Watch and Learn
Watch this short Reflections introduction video to learn the basics of the program. Use #PTAReflections to share this video and get your school community excited about Reflections!
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