Reflections is a National PTA arts recognition program which for over 50 years has inspired millions of students to reflect on a specific theme and create original works of art in one or more of the available art categories listed below.
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Dance Choreography |
originally choreographed dance composition.
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Film Production |
original works, with or without sound, of animation, narrative, documentary, experimental or music video/film. |
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Literature |
works of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, prose, drama, short stories and lyrics. |
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Music Composition |
original musical composition, with or without words. |
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Photography |
color or black and white, included techniques: photogram, negative sandwich, and multiple exposure.
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Visual Art |
drawing, painting in tempera, oil, acrylic, watercolor & t-shirt paints, computer generated art, two-dimensional collage, printmaking, needlework & leather tooling. |
Entry Guidelines
2024-25 Accessible Arts Division* | en español
2024-25 Dance Choreography Rules | en español
2024-25 Film Production Rules | en español
2024-25 Literature Rules | en español
2024-25 Photography Rules | en español
2024-25 Visual Arts Rules | en español
*Accessible Arts Division - This division is an option for students with disabilities who may receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 to have the opportunity and accommodations they may need in order to participate fully in the program. Complete details are included in the 2024-25 Accessible Arts Division Rules | en español.
Questions? Email reflectionsihptsa@gmail.com
Theme Search Contest
Each year, National PTA seeks a theme for the Reflections program year to be held two years from now. The student who submits the winning entry will receive $100 and their heme will be presented at the annual National PTA Convention.
Submissions for Washington's entries to the 2026-2027 Theme Search will re-open in Fall 2024.
Archived Entries
2022-23 “Show Your Voice!” Congratulations all Reflections Artists and to Daniel Lim on his Award in Excellence in Film Production at the National PTA level. See some IHS entries here.
2021-22 “I’m Who I am and I’m Complete”. Congratulations to all IHS Reflections Artists including Aashika Vishwanath for her Award of Excellence in Dance Choreography. See Aashika's performance here.